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No.  806  Thursday,  July  1,  1824.  Price  id. 


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€oticnt  garden  Cljcatrc. 

The  fullest  attendance  we  have  seen  at  cither  theatre  this  season, 
honoured  the  benefit  of  Miss  JVI.  Tree  last  evening.  The  pit  was 
filled  ;  every  seat  in  it  was  occupied  immediately  on  the  opening  of 
the  doors,  and  before  half-pries  the  boxes  and  slips  were  thronged  to 
excess.  Those  who  came  in  late  were  obliged  to  officiate  as  lobby- 
loungers,  of  which  there  was  a  very  numerous  squad  condemned  to 
saunter  without  a  seat  throughout  the  night.  This  testimony  of  public 
favor  is  as  marked  as  it  is  merited.  There  is  no  lady  on  the  stage  who 
exceeds — nay,  perhaps,  who  equals — Miss  Tree  in  that  most  exqui- 
site attribute  of  song — deep  and  pathetic  feeling,  which  shows  that 
the  sentiment  flows  from  the  heart,  and  that  the  sound  is  but  an  echo 
of  the  sense.  In  that  beautifully  impressive  ballad,  "  Home,  sweet 
home"  which  was  most  deservedly  encored,  the  words  dropt  from  her 
lips  "  like  the  dew  from  the  bending  flower/'  and  the  notes  of  her  se- 
dulously cultivated  voice,  rise  "  like  a  stream  of  rich  perfumes  upon 
the  air."  In  the  character  of  Rosalind,  which  she  played  last  even- 
ing for  the  first  time,  she  was  eminently  successful.  There  is  no 
other  actress  on  the  stage,  who,  in  an  equal  degree,  unites  the  comic 
and  vocal  abilities  which  are  suited  to  this  interesting  part.  Miss  A. 
Tree  made  her  second  appearance  (as  Celia)  on  any  stage,  and  the 
first  of  this  season.  She  is  a  very  pleasing,  though  not  powerful, 
singer,  formed  on  the  model  of  her  sister.  A  Concert  of  well-selected 
aad  popular  music  followed  the  play. 


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SDrurp  Satis  Cftcatre. 

Miss  Booth  took  her  Benefit  at  this  Theatre  last  night;  we  are  un- 
acquainted with  the  state  of  house,  or  how  this  lady  was  received. 

©apmarftct  €$mm 

At  this  pleasant  little  house,  The  Lord  of  the  Manor,  My  Grand- 
mother,  and  Mrs.  Smifo,  were  delightfully  acted,  by  Mr.  Listqm,  Mr. 
West,  Mr.  Vining,  Mr.  Williams,  Madame  Vestris,  Mrs. -T.  Kill,' 
Mrs.  Chatterlev,  Mis.  C.  Jones,  &c. 

Sadler' 8  Wells  was  very  well  attended  lost  night  :  The  Surrey  The- 
tre,  had  likewise  a  numerous  audience,  and  The  Amnhitheaire  was 
quite  full.     Vauxhall  was  crowded  with  fashionable  visitors 

This  is  the  last  night  of  Mr.  Mathews's  season.— He  is  t  ietfver 
a  Fareyell  Address,  after  the  performance. ' 


Cijiatre  ftopal,  ©rutj)  I»ane, 


This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

The  Heir  at  Law. 

Daniel  Dowlas,  alias  Lord  Duberly,  Mr  DOW  TON, 
Dick  Dowlas,  Mr  PENLEY, 
Zekiel  Homespun,  Mr  KNIGHT, 
Sfedfast,  Mr  POWELL,  Dr.  Pan  gloss,  Mr  HARLEY 

Kenrick,   Mr  FITZWILLIAM, 

Henry  Morland,  Mr  MERCER,     John,  Mr  POVEY, 

Waiters,    Messrs  Webster  and  Honnor, 

Deborah  Dowlas,  alias  Lady  Duberly,  Mrs  Harlowe 

Caroline  Dormer,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Cicely  Homespun,  Mrs  ORGER. 

The  Original  EPILOGUE  by  the  Characters. 

To  which  will  bo  added, 

Sylvester  Das^erwoocL 

Sylvester  Daggerwood,  Mr  ELLIS  TON, 
Fustian,  Mr  HUGHES,     Servant,  Mr  HARROLD, 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

TURN  OUT. 

Restive,  Mr  DOWTON,     Somerville,  Mr  HORN, 

Gregory,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Dr  Truckle,  Mr  GATTIE,     Forage,   Mr  KNIGHT, 

Marian,  Miss  S.  BOOTH. 
Mrs  Ramsay,  Mrs  WILLMOTT, 

Peggy,  Miss  GREEN,  

To-morrow,  Man  and  Wife,   with  The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks. 


C&eatre  &oyal,  Cotient  <@ar&tti. 

This  Evening,  For  the  Benefit  of 

Mr.  BLANCHARD  &  Mr.  WARE. 

The  Comedy  of  The 

School  for  Scandal* 

Sir  Peter  Teazle,   Mr  W.   FARREN, 

Joseph  Surface,  MrBENNETT,  Moses,  MrKEELEY 

Sir  Oliver  Surface,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Rowley,  Mr  CHAPMAN,    Careless,  Mr  BAKER. 

Charles  Surface,  (first  time)   Mr  COOPER, 

Sir  Benjamin  Backbite,  Mr  JONES, 

Snake,  Mr  CLAREMON T.  Trip,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Crabtree,   M»  BLANCHARD, 

Lady  Sneer  well,   Mrs  VINING,  Maria,  Miss  LOVE, 

Lady  Teazle,    Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Candour,  Mrs  GIBBS,   Maid,  Miss  Boden. 

In  Act  3,  a  SOJVG  by  Mr.  TAYLOR. 

At  the  End  of  the  Plav, 

MASTER  BIRCH, 

(A  Boy  only  Twelve  Years  Old)  will  perform  on  the  FLUTE  DROUF/1  's 

celebrated  variations  to  "  GOD  SAVE  THE  KING." 

A  Comic  Song,  by  Mr  RAYNER, 

After  which,  the  Interlude  of 

A  Day  after  the  Weddings 

Col.  Freelove,  Mr  JONES,     Lord  Rivers,  Mr  CLAPEMONT, 

James,  Mr  ATKINS,     John,  Mr  LOUIS, 

Lady  Elizabeth  Freelove,  Mrs  GIBBS,    Mrs  Davies,  Mrs.  PEARCE. 

To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of 

The  Forest  of  Bondy, 

Or,  the  Dog  of  Montargis. 

Col.  Gontran,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Capt.  Aubri,  Mr  BAKER, 
Lieutenant  Macaire,  Mr  FARLEY,     Lieut.  Landry,  Mr  CONNOR, 

The  Seneschal  of  Bondy,  xMr  EGERTON, 

Florio,  (a  Dumb  Orphan)  Mr8  VINING,    Blaise,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Dame  Gertrude,  Mrs  DAVENPORT,     Lucille,  Miss  LOVE. 

In  Act  I — a  PASTORAL  BALLET. 

To-morrow,  John  Bull,  with  Cent  per  Cent. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Piece,  call'd 

Twelve  Precisely. 

.  '.:■-  Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Sir  Ferdinand  Frisky,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Landlord,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Amelia  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Katty  O'^arrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! 

Marchioness  deGrenouiiie  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  !  ! 

Captain  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !! 

Marquis  de  Grcnouille.. . .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  !  !  !  I 

Peggy,  Miss  WOOD, 

After  which  the  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Jllusic  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Billy  Larkaday,  Mr  LISTON,  Charles,  Mr  VIN1NG, 

Sandforcl,  'Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE. 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Two  Strings  to  your  Bow. 

Lazarillo,  Mr  LISTON,     Ferdinand,  Mr  VINING, 

Octavio,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Don  Pedro,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Don  Sancho,  Mr  LEE,     Borachio,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Donna  Clara,  (first  time)  Madame  VESTRIS,  who  will  introduce 

" Reason  and  Love"     "The  Knight  was  Brave," 

Leonora,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-moirow,  Every  One  has  his  Fault,    with  A  Year  in  an  Hour, ' 

and  A  lloland  for  an  Oliver. 

FrnUed  &  Piiblishpd  by.  V,.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Kxefer-chnnare,  Strand, 
Ail  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  aud  addressed  as  above. 


THE 

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AND  ™ 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

••  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

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No.  807  Friday,  July  2,  1824.  Price  \d. 

Cotocnt  4Barbcn  Cpeatre* 

Messrs.  Blanchard  and  Ware  took  a  joint  Benefit  here  last  night, 
and  we  understand  had  a  good  house. 

^apinarfett  €(jcattc* 

The  Opera  of  Sweethearts  and  Wives  has  lost  none  of  its  attrac- 
tions, except  the  loss  of  Mr.  Terry,  who,  although  Mr.  Williams 
is  very  clever,  is  greatly  missed  at  this  house. 

EDrtirp  %anc  €&eatr& 

Last  night  the  amusing  Comedy  of  The  Heir  at  Law,  was  repre- 
sented with  very  excellent  effect.  Mr.  Dowton  acted  Daniel  Dowlas, 
alias  Lord  Dnberly,  and  made  an  admirahlc  Chandler.  Mr.  Harley 
represented  Doctor  Pangloss,  and  a  very  entertaining  one  he  was. — 
Mr.  Knight  is  nature,  simple  nature  itself,  in  the  character  of  the 
honest  warm-hearted  country  lad,  Zekiel  Homespun.  Mrs.  Orger 
was  an  excellent  Cicely,  and  Mr.  Penley  amusing  as  Dick  Dowlas. 

Mr.  Mathews  closed  his  most  successful  Entertainment  for  the 
season  last  night,  with  the  following  Farewell  Address  : — 

"  Ladies  and  Gentlemen — In  once  more  taking  my  leave  of  you  for  a  season, 
I  wish  I  could  think  on  something  to  say  which  would  entitle  you  to  exclaim 
with  our  late  friend  Mr.  Bray—"  Well  I  never  heard  that  before  ;'**  hut  the  lan- 
guage of  grateful  acknowledgment  is  soon  exhausted,  however  unbounded  may 
be  the  feeling  that  prompts  it.  To  say  I  am  proud  of  your  applause,  and  grate- 
ful for  your  kindness,  is  a  •*  twice  told  tale,"  which  has  been  more  than  thrice 
repeated,  but  be  assured  that  the  undiminished  favour  I  have  experienced  has 
year  after  year  increased  my  anxiety  to  merit  your  smiles,  and  will  leave  an  in- 
delible recollection  on  my  heart  when  I  and  my  hnmbl-2  efforts  to  amuse  you  may 
perhaps  be  forgotton.  While  thus  encouraged  It  would  be  affectation  if  not  in- 
gratitude to  talk  of  retiring  from  public  life;  while  I  continue,  therefore,  to 
receive  your  approbation,  I  shall  continue  my  endeavours  to  deserve  it ;  and 
trust  I  shall  next  year  be  able  to  present  you  with  something,  at  least  as  well 
deserving  your  attention  as  any  thing  I  have  heretofore  had  the  pleasure  and 
honour  of  submitting  to  your  notice.  With  this  hope,  and  the  gratifying  an- 
ticipation of  soon  meeting  yon  again,  1  most  reepectfully  and  cordially  bid 
you  farewell." 

Mr.  Booth. — We  regret  to  learn,  that  Mr.  Booth,  the  actor,  who  has  been 
performing  some  nights  at  the  Park  Theatre,  in  a  state  of  mental  derangemant, 
on  Saturday  made  an  attack  upon  Mr.  Wallack,  of  the  Chatham  Garden  Thea- 
tre, with  a  dagger,  and  being  foiled,  made  an  attempt  to  destroy  himself,  but 
was  secured,  and  conveyed  to  the  house  of  a  friend.  We  hope  he  will  soon  re- 
cover, if  he  has  not  already,  and  never  again  use  his  dagger  but  in  mimic  scenes. 
This  hit  might  have  been  too  palpable. — American  Paper. 


C&eatre  Hopi  Cofcent  #arom. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

BULL. 

Peregrine,  Mr  COOPER, 

Hon.  Tom  Shuffleton,  Mr  JONES, 

Dan,  Mr  RAYNER,     John  Burr,  Mr  ATKINS 

Job  Thorn  berry,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Sir  Simon   Rochdale,    Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Frank  Rochdale,  Mr  BAKER, 

Dennis  Brul-ruddery,    Mr.  CONNOR, 

Earl  Fitzbaiaarn,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

MrPennyman,  Mr  LOUIS,     Simon,  Mr  EVANS, 

Williams,  Mr  Mears,    John,  Mr  Henry, 

Robert,  Mr  Heath. 

Lady  Caroline  Braymore,  Mrs,  CHATTERLEY, 

Mary  Thornberry,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs.  Brulgruddery,     Mrs.  DAVENPORT 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Cent  per  Cent. 

Mr  Pennyfarthing,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Captain   Dashmore,    Mr   H  O  R  R  E  B  O  W, 

Col,  Tumbril,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Lao-ley,  Mr  LEY, 

C.  Hopeful,  Mr  BAKER,     Starch,  Mr  JONES, 

Dr.O'Rafferty,   Mr  CONNOR,     Slug,  Mr  MASON, 

Dibbs,  Mr  MEADOWS,     Sheers,  Mr  BARNES, 

Masks,   Mess  Atkins,  Heath,  &c. 

Servants,  Messrs  Heriry,  Tinney,  &c 

Duns,  Messrs.  Evans,   Ryals,  &c. 

Bailiffs,  Mess.  Norris,    Austin,    Claremont,  George, 

Miss  Deborah  Tumbril,  Mrs  PEARCE, 

Mrs  Pennyfarthing,  Mrs  VINING, 

Charlotte  Tumbril,    Miss   BEAUMONT, 

Emily  Pennyfarthing,  Miss  HENRY, 

To-morrow,  The  School  of  Reform,  &c, 


theatre  ftoyal,  firutp  iLane. 


Thi^  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

MAN 


Or,  More  Secrets  than  One. 

Lord  Austencourt,  Mr  ARCHER,      Abel  Grouse,  Mr  YOUNGE, 

Sir  Rowland  Ati9tencourt,  Mr  POWELL, 

Charles  Austencourt,  Mr  ELLISTON,     Ponder,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Sir  W.  Worret,  Mr  DOWTON,     Sailor,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Cornelius  O'De  dimus,  Mr  FITZWILLIAM, 

Countryman,  Qfr  SHERW1N,     Gamekeeper,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Fanny,  Miss  SMITHSON,     Tiffany,  Mrs  OKG&R,     ' 
Lady  Worret,  Mrs  HAULOWE,      Helen  Wonett,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 


To  conclude  with  a  new  Melo-Drama,  called, 

The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks. 

The  Characters  by  Mr  PENLEY,  Mr  ARCHER,  Mr  IIARLEY, 

Mr  HARROLD,      Mr  BLANCHARD,       Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  KNIGHT.     Mr  YOUNGE, 

Mr  MERCEK,      Mr  G.  SMITH,     Mr  WEBSTER, 

Miss  S.  BOOTH,     Miss  SMITHSON,  and  Mrs  ORGER. 

In  Act  II.— A  GRAND  BALLET. 

By  Mr  &  Mrs  O  BYRNE,   Mr  &  Mrs  NOELB- 

To-morrow,  The  Man  of  the  World,  with  The  Falls  of  Clyde. 

~  EXHIBITIONS  - 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-iChange,  Strand. 

Naturorama— Consisting  of  17' interesting  Views  ;  among  which  the  House 
of  Joan  of  Arc,  is  remarkably  we!)  imitated  and  executed; — 23,  New  Bond 
Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle- Y/ork — Leicester-square. 

Marshall's  PeresUiphio  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 
and  Waterloo :  eve^y  day  and  evening,  accompanied  bv  a  full  military  hand — 
Spring  Gardens. 

FiNNts  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bollock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
Vieiv  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadiilv. 

(£t~  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 


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Printed  &  Published  by,E.  Thomas.  DennrtYfc-court.  ExeT«r-chaosre,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  aud  addressed  as  above. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

Every  One  has  his  Fault. 

Lord  Norland,  Mr  YOUNGER. 

Solus,  Mr  LISTON,     Placid,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Mr  Irwin,  ffirst  tjme)  Mr  ABBOTT, 

Harmony,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Hamm#nd,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Porter,  Mr  LATHAM, 

Sir  Robert  Bramble,  Mr  VINING, 

Edward,  Miss  YOUNG,     Sam,  MrCOATES, 

William,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Robert,  Mr  MOORE, 

Mrs  Placid,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Lady  Elinor  Irwin,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Miss  Wooburn,  Miss  BOYCE,  Servant,  Mrs  HUNT, 

Miss  Spinster,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

After  which,  the  Faroe  of 

A  Year  in  an  Hour. 

Old  Stanley,  Mr  YOUNGER,  Serjeant,  Mr  Covenev 
Bobby  Bcckhorse,  Mr  LISTON, 

Young  Stanley,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Villager,  Mr  Jones, 
Old  Margery,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Fadefast,  afterwards  Mrs  Bnckhorse,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Jenny  Styles,  Mrs  HUNT, 

Miss  Weiford,    Miss  WOOD,     Sally,  Miss  SCOTT, 

Mrs  Candy,  Mrs  COVEN EY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Fatfee  of 

s   A  Roland  for  an  Oliver. 

Sir  Mark  Chase,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Alfred  Highflyer,  Mr  VINING, 

Gamekeeper,  Mr  LATHAM,   Groom,  Mr  Ebsworth, 

Fixture,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Mrs  Selborne,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Maria  Darlington,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Mrs  Fixture,  Mrs  JONES. 

To-morrow,  The  Way  to  Keep  Him,  with  Mrs  Smith,  &c. 


THE 


INI) 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 


"  Nothing  eAjenuate  nor  set  down  aughl  in  malic**. 


Ao   808  Saturday,  July  3,  1824. 


rice 


id. 


CtJUcut  harden  €{)eatre. 

Yesterday  evening  there  was  a  very  crowded  house,  it  being  what 
is  called  a  ticket-night.  The  Comedy  of  John  Bull  was  excellently 
performed.  Mr.  Fawoett's  Job  Thornlerry,  and  Miss  Chester's 
Jfa)%  were  particularly  well  acted.  Mr.  Cooper  represented  Pere- 
grine with  much  judgment  and  effect,  and  Mr.  Jones  and  Mrs.  Chat- 
tbrley  as  the  fashionables,  were  quite  at  home.  Mr.  Connor,  Mr. 
Kayner,  and  Mrs.  Davenport,  supported  the  Brnlgruden/s,  and 
Dan,  very  humorously,  and  the  Sir  Simon  Rochdale  of  Mr.  Blan- 
chard  was  very  well  played.     The  Farce  of  Cent,  per  Cent,  followed. 

SDmrp  Sane  Cftcattc. 

JWjin  and  Wife,  and  The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks,  were  the  pieces  of 
last  night. — Mr.  Tf.rrv  is  to  appear  here  this  evening  as  Sir  Pertinax 
JMacsycophant, — Considerable  curiosity  is  excited  by  the  announce- 
ment of  this  performance. 

£)apniarhct  €tjcatre>  I 

Every  One  has  his  fault  was  acted  very  pleasantly  last  night,  and 
was  followed  by  Jl  Year  in  an  Hour,  and  A  Roland  for  an  Oliver. — 
This  evening  The  Way  to  Keep  Him,  Mrs.  Smith,  and  Simpson  and 
Co. — For  a  full  bill  of  the  performance  see  our  second  edition. 

The  English  Opera-Bouse,  it  will  be  seen,  opens  to-night  for  its 
regular  season. 

Mr.  Bradbury,  on  taking  leare  lately  in  Dublin  for  the  last  time,  combines 
a  stjle  of  enthusiastic  gratitude  with  the  announcement  of  his  wonderful  feats, 
in  a  very  comical  manner.  Wc  are  told  within  a  few  lines  of  each  other,  that. 
**  so  long  as  life  lasts,  Ireland  and  her  people  wi  1  occupy  the  first  place  in  nh 
affections  and  gratitude,"  and  M  ho  will  introduce  his  performances  on  taldes 
and  chairs."  with  six  coach  wheels,  surrounded  by  Fire  Works  !  !  ! — "  With 
his  last  sigh  only  will  the  name  of  Ireland  fade  away,"  and  4i  will  draw  up  and 
bear  a  Real  Horse  on  the  Soles  of  his  Feet  !  ! — Tf  his  feelings  will  permit  him, 
he  will  endeavour  to  deliver  a  Fa-rewell  AvDnEs:i" — "  his  legs  being  in  the 
air  J  !  !" 

CORRESPONDENTS. 

A  Constant  R<aucr  wishes  to  know  why  so  impartial  and  fair  a  critic  as   the 
Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer  has  ever   been,  should  consider  it  be- 
neath his  notice  to  give  some  account  of  the  performances  at  Drury  Lane  Thea- 
tre, on  the  occasion  of  Miss  Booth's  Benefit  last  night. 
July  I,   1S-21. 

In  rep]y  to  the  above  the  Editor  begs  to  say,  that  it  is  impossible  for  the 
moderate  profits  of  this  Publication  to  bear  tbV-c^nense  of  being  present  at 
every  Benefit.  The  Editor  greatly  admires  the  talents  of  Miss  S.  Booth,  and 
should  have  been  happy,  on  every  account,  to  have  shewn  her  the  fullest 
attention. 


%fyt  mtfipMl  (English  ©jpera=i>ousp, 

—   <i» 
First  Night  of  the  Season. 

This  Evening  the  Opera  of  The 

evi 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  PHILIPPS, 

(From  Dublin)  his  first  appearance  at  this  1  heatre  these  Eleven  Years,  in 

which  Character  he  will  introduce  the  following  Songs,  Duet,  &c.' 

SERENADE,  (Mozart)— the  Words  and  Arrangement  by  J.  A.  Wadb,  Esq. 

"  The  Soldier's  Bride"  an  Irish  Melody,  arranged  by  Mr.  Philipps. 
♦♦  POMPOSO,"  a  Mock  Italian  Scena,  (Dibdin)     A  New  Rondeau,  (Philipps) 
Duet,  (Fioravanti)  "  The  Singing,  lesson,"  with    the  Young   LaJy  who    ' 

performs  llosina. 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Figaro,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Fmrelio,  Mr  BROADHURST,     Argus,  Mr  SALTER, 

Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS,    (from  the  Theatre  Royal,  Covent  Garden) 

Notary,  Mr  MINTON,     Officer,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  TAYLEURE,  (from  the   Theatre  Royal,   Haymarket.) 

Rosina,  by  a  YOUNG  LADY, 

(Pupil  of  Mr.  Philipps)  being  her  first  appearance  in  London; 

Marcellina,  Miss  HOLD  AW  AY. 


After  which,  (first  time)  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 


Or,  Harlequin  and  the  Loadstone  Rock. 

NATIVES. 

Onrang  Ontang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island )  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Pucfcerchcoks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackon,   (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GBIMALD1, 

[By  Permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  The  Theatre  Royal,  Covent  Garden] 
Courtiers,  Subjects,  Guards,  by  a  numerous  Train  of  Apes,  Baboons,  Monkeys 

FOREIGNERS. 
Aziin,  (a  Persian  Manner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Piuarzadc    (a  Female  Mount aneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 
[Also  from  the  Theatre  Royal  Covent  Garden — their  First  Appearance  here] 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BOD  EN,    Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.- Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — II.  Landscape, — 12 
Magcificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

On  Monday,  Military  Tactics,  Tom  Thumb,   &c. 


Cijeatre  Sfcopal,  Bruij)  £ane. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of  The 

■ 

Man  of  the  Wor 

Lord  Luiubercourt,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Sir  Pertinax  Macsycophant,  [1st  time]  Mr  TERRY, 

Eoerton,  Mr  ELLISTON,    Sidney,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Counsellor  Plausible,  Mr  HUGHES, 

John,  Mr  WEBSTER,      Tomlins,  Mr  HARROLD, 

Serjeant  Eitherside,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Ladv  RodolpbaLumbercourt,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 

Lady  Macsycophant,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Betty  Hint,  Mrs  ORGER,     Nanny,  Miss  CARR, 

Constantia,  Miss  SMITHSON, 


s 


After  which  the  Ballet  of  The 

Danish  C*a" 


Fabrio,  Mr  O.BYRNE,     Vincetto,    Mr  NOBLE, 

Signor  Dom  Porapeio,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Don  Alvaro,  Mr  Webster,     Audre  Perez,  Mr  Howell, 

Constantia,  Mrs  O.  BYRNE,  Laura,  Mrs  NOBLE, 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of 


The  Falls  of  Clyde. 


General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,     Kenmure,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Farmer  Enfield,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Edward  Enfield,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Donald,  IMf  SHERWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Lindley.  Mr  G.  SMITH,  Evan, Mr  WEBSTER,  Gabriel,  Mr  PQVEY 

Derncleugh,  Mr  HARROLD,     Allen,  Ms  HONNOR, 

Steenic.  Mr  READ,     Gelletlev,  Mr  RANDALL, 

Serjeant,  Mr  HOWELL,     Peter,  Mr  SHERIFF, 

Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  HARLOWE,      Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 
Janet,  Mrs  WILLM  OTT,     Jessy,  Mass  CARR, 

On  Monday  for  the  Benefit  of  Mrs.  Bland,  The  Lidr,  Yoxmg  Wilding, 
by  Mr  Elliston,  Monsieur  Tonson,  Morbleu,  by  Mr.  Mathews',  &   ' 
The  Mayor  of  Garralt,  Jerry  Sneak,  by  Mr.  Russell.     Various  po- 
pular Songs,  by  Madame  Vestris.  MissCarew,  Mr.  Mathews,  fedxyj 


Ct)eatre  &o|>aA,  Co&enc#arofn. 

This  Eveoing  the  Comedy  of  The 

School  of  .Reform* 

Lord  Avondale,  Mr  EGERTON, 
General  Tarragan,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Mr  Ferment,  Mr  JONES,      Frederick,  Mr  BAKER 

Robert  Tyke,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Farmer  Tyke,   Mr  CHAPMAN,     Peter,  Mr  EVANS 

Timothy,  Mr  IWEARS,     Bailiff,  Mr  ATKINS,- 

Jailor,  Mr  HENRY,  Thomas,  Mr  HEATH, 

Mrs  St.  Clair,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 

Julia,  Miss  HENRY,    Mrs  Ferment,  Mrs  G3BBS, 

Mrs  Nicely,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

Sheiah,  Mrs  PEARCE, 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

Til  d\        iW*?1^I~&     T^ mm  4 
ilC  JLI  l&ll    JL  111 

Mr  Tilwell,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Charles,  Mr  BAKER, 

Terry  O'Rourke,  Mr  CONNOR,     Doctor  Flail,  Mr  BLANCHARD 

Rosa,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Mary,  Miss  LOVE. 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo  Drama,  of  The 

ter  of  the  Alp® 

Felix,  Mr  JONES,     Rosalvi,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 


Florio  di  Rosalvi,  Master  BODEN,     Jeronymo,  I\rr  MEADOWS, 

Julio  di  Rosalvi,  Master  BODEN,    Baptista,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Juan,  Mr  PYNE,     Marco,  Mr  EVANS,     Pietro,  Mr  TJNNEY, 

Helina  di  Rosalvi,  Mrs  FAUCIT,    Genevieve,  Miss  HAMMERSLEV. 

On  Monday,  The  First  Part  of  Henry  the  Fourth,  _&e. 


0^"  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

— 4 i e 

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THE 


Baity  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  809  Monday,  July  5,  1824.  Price  \d, 


Ccfccnt  ^Barton  €|)catre. 

The  performances  of  Saturday  night  were  The  School  of  Reform. 
The  Irish  Tutor,  and  The  Hunter  of  the  Alps. 

xDtutp  Sane  €i)eatre. 

Mr.  Terry  played  Sir  Pertinax  JMacsycophant ,  on  Saturday 
night,  with  very  considerable  success — The  house  was  very  thin. 

Mrs.  Bland's  Benefit  this  Evening — The  lovers  of  simple  melody 
who  remember  poor  Mrs.  Bland's  sweet  notes,  and  her  long  career  of 
public  favor,  and  who  consider  her  present  situation,  cannot  but  come 
forward  on  her  behalf  to-night. 

Ijapmarfect  €£catre. 

There  was  a  good  house  and  the  audience  appeared  highly  delighted. 
This  evening,  Twelve  Precisely,  Sweethearts^  Wives,  fyc. 

€ngii£f)  <©pera#ou£e* 

Tins  highly  pleasant  Summer  Theatre  opened  for  its  regular  season 
on  Saturday  night.  Notwithstanding  the  bad  weather,  a  numerous 
and  genteel  audience  were  assembled  in  the  course  of  the  evening.—- 
The  first  piece  was  the  amusing  Opera  of  The  Barber  of  Seville, 
which  afforded  an  opportunity  for  Mr.  Philipps  to  resume  his  post 
here  after  a  lapse  of  many  years.  His  vocal  powers  are  at  least  of 
an  agreeable  description,  and  altogether  were  very  satisfactorily 
displayed.  The  chief  attraction  of  the  evening  was  a  pupil  of  his, 
a  Miss  Harvey,  a  very  engaging,  and  very  young  lady,  who  made 
her  debut  in  the  difficult  part  of  Rosina.  When  we  say  that  to  many 
personal  charms,  this  young  debutante,  united  vocal  skill  of  a  superior 
nature,  it  will  not  be  surprising  that  she  should  be  received  with  the 
most  decided  marks  of  approbation  by  the  whole  audience.  Her 
lower  tones  are  peculiarly  full  and  deep,  whilst  her  upper  notes  are 
clear,  and  extensive.  Mips  Harvey  has  evidently  been  instructed  with 
much  care,  and  if  there  is  a  fault  to  dwell  upon,  it  is  an  occasional 
deficiency  of  richness  of  melody  in  her  voice,  and  a  partial  abandon- 
ment of  expression  for  execution  :  this  she  can  greatly  correct.  She 
sang  the  favorite  air  of  "  Mayand  Uecembery'  in  a  manner' that  in- 
duced the  andlence  to  call  on  her  for  it  a  second,  and  even'  a  third 
time;  with  which  she  complied  with  every  demonstration  becoming 
of  modest  pleasure  and  grateful  feeling.  We  consider  her  both  on 
account  of  her  agreeable  acting  and  voice,  a  considerable  acquisition 
to  this  theatre,  where  such  vast  exertions  have  been  made  this  season 
to  gratify  the  public  with  some  of  our  most  esteemed  and  admirable 
vocalists — A  new  Pantomime  followed,  which  met  a  favorable  reception. 

Vauxhall — The  Grand  Gala  is  to  be  repeated  to-night, 


Cfcjatre  llopal,  Braip  Eanc. 


.MjRS.  BLAND'S  FAREWELL  BENEFIT. 


This  Evening,  Footc's  Comedy  of 

THE  OAR. 

Young  Wilding,  Mr  ELLISTON,     Papillion,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Miss  Grantham,  Mrs  ORGER. 


The  following  Ladies  and  Gentlemen  have  in  the  kindest  manner  given 
their  powerful  aid  to  assist  on  this  interesting  occasion 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

A  Duet — [Rossini]  by  Signor  CURIONI  and  Signor  Remorini. 
A  Pas  de  Trois,  by  Mile.  Julia  AUMER,  Mlle.IDALISE,  &  M.  LE  BLONDE 

A  Pas  de  Deux,  by  Monsieur  and  Madame  RONZI  VESTRI8, 

A  Pas  de  Trois,  by  Mile.  NOBLET,  Mile.  LE  GROS,  &  Mons.  FERDINAND 

[By  Premission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  King's  Theatre] 

Madame  VESTRIS  will  sing  a  favourite  Song,  [by  Permission  of  the 

Proprietors  of  the  Theatre  Royal,  Haymarket.] 

44  Home,  Sweet  Home  I"  by  Miss  CAREW. 

*•  Kitty  Clover,"  by  Mr  KNIGHT,     •«  The  Almanack  Maker,"  MrHARLEY, 

A  Pas  de  Deux,  by  Mr  and  Mrs  OSCAR  BYRNE. 

After  which,  the  Farce  of 

Monsieur  Tonson. 

Tom  King,  Mr  BROWNE,     Jack  Ardourlv,  Mr  MERCER, 

Monsieur  Morbleu,  Mr.  MATHEWS, 

{Who  has  most  kindly  offered  to  lend  his  assistance  on  this  occasion) 

Mr  Thompson,  Mr  THOMPSON,     Nap,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Rusty,  Mr  YARNOLD,      Useful,  Mr  \V.  II.  WILLIAMS, 

Adolphine  de  Conrcv.  otherwise  Miss  Thompson,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Mad.  Bellegarde,  Mrs  MARLOWE,    Mrs  Thompson,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

"  London  Volunteer  Field  Day  and  S'bam  Fight," 
"  London's  the  City  for  the  Fancy  and  its  Frolicings."  by  Mr  MATHEWS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of  The 

Mayor  of  Garratt. 

Mayor  Sturgeon,  Mr  DOWTON,     Jerry  Sneak,  Mr  RUSSELL, 

(Being  his  First  and  only  appparrncc  these  Three  Years) 

Mrs  Sneak,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 


To-morrow,  The  Way  to  Get  Married,  fyc 


theatre  &oj>al.  Cotient  £aio*n. 

This  Evening  will  be  performed  (he  FIIIS  T  PART  OF 

King  Henry  the  4th. 

Hotspur,  Mr  BENNETT, 
Kim?  Henry  the  4th.  Mr  EfttiRTON,  Prince  of  Wales.  Mr  COOPER, 

Piince  John  of  Lancaster.  Mr  HENRY,     Sheriff,  Mr  LEY, 

Earl  of  Westmoreland,  Mr  BAKER.  Sir  Walter  Blunt.  Mr  CONNOR, 

Earl  of  Douglas,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Poins,  Mr  FARLEY, 

Earl  of  Worcester,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Bardolph,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Earl  of  Northumberland,  Mr  EVANS,     Francis,  Mr  BLANCHARD 

Sir  John  FalstatT,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Sir  Richard  Vernon,  Mr  ABBOTT,  Carriers, Mess  Mbadows&  Krelkv 

GadshM,  MrMEARS,  Peto,  Mr  NORRIS,  Raby,  Mr  HEATH, 

Lady  Percy,  Miss  F.  H.  KELLY,      Hostess,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of 

The  Forty  Thieves. 

Cassim  Baba,  (the  rich  Merchant)  Mr  ATKINS, 

Ati  Baba,  (a  poor  Woodcutter)    Mr.  BLANCHARD.j 

Mustapha,  (the  Comer)  Mr  MEADOWS,     Ganem,  Mr  DURU8ET, 

Abdalla,  fCaptain  of  the  Robbers)  Mr  BAKER, 

Hassarac,  (his  Lieutenant)  Mr  EGfcRTON,     Selim,  Mr  RYALS, 

Kobbert,  Messrs  Norris,  George,  Guichard,  Mears,  &c. 

Ocroband,  (Protector  of  the  Robbers)  Mr  EVENS, 

First  Robber,  Mr  MEARS,      Second  Robber,  Mr  LEY, 

Fair?  of  the  Grotto,  Miss  BODEN,      Gossamer,  Miss  R.  BODEN, 

Sylph,  Miss  H.  BODEN,    Cogia  Baba.  Miss  BEAUMONT, 

Zaida,  Mrs  PEARCE,      Zelie,  Miss  HENRY, 

Morgiana,  Mrs.  VINING. 

To-morrow,  for   the  Benefit  of  Mr.  COOPER  and   Mr.  RAYNER", 
Town  and  Countiy,  The  Irish  Widow,  and  Ella  Rosenberg. 

Bnir.iiTON  Theatre — Every  preparation  is  making  for  the  opening  of  this 
elegant  little  Theatre  by  the  indefatigable  Russiu.l  :  the  season  commences  in 
about  a  fortnight,  and  if  he  pursues  the  same  liberal  course  as  last  year,  thore 
is  no  fear  of  a  repetition  of  that  support  he  has  so  many  years  deservedly  re- 
ceived from  the  public — his  mode  of  management  is  peculiar,  but  is  distin- 
guished for  its  correctness  and  spirit,  and  if  the  high  patronage  theTheutre  has 
received  since  under  his  direction,  is  any  criterion  of  good  management,  Mr. 
RU8S8LL  has  been  more  than  usually  fortunate — his  exertions  to  promote  the 
interests  of  the  profession  generally,  and  in  gratifying  the  pleasures  of  the 
public,  have  always  been  known  to  be  great  as  to  reader  any  further  comment 
from  us  unnecessary — his  company  aie  of  no  ordinary  kind — in  hit  seleetiou  of 
some  of  the  most  favorite  actors  on  the  London  boards,  he  has  gone  upon  an 
extensive  plan,  many  having  been  engaged  on  very  liberal  salaries.  The  Mr. 
Baurv,  from  whose  superior  acting  a  short  timesinceat  Windsor,  we  were  in- 
duced to  notice,  is  amongst  the  list  already  engaged  :  we  heartily  wish  bira 
every  success.  We  hear  the.  Races  commence  in  about  a  fortnight,  at  which 
His  Majesty  iutends  being  present  each  day. 


Cfjf  atrel%oj>al  Cnglish  ^peia^ouse . 

.  This  Evening  the  Opern,  of  The 

Barber  of  Seville. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  PHILIPPS, 

(From  Duhtin)  his  2nd  appearance  at  this  Theatre  these  Eleven  Years,  in 
which  Character  he  will  introduce  the  following  Songs,  Duet,  &c. 

SERENADE,  (Mozart)— the  Words  and  Arrangement  by  J.  A.  Wade,  Esq, 
*.*  The  Soldier's  Bride,"  an  Irish  Melody,   arranged  by  Mr.  Philipps, 

44  POMPOSO,"  a  Mock  Italian  Scena,  (Dibdin)     A  New  Rondeau,  (Philipps) 
Duet,  (Fioraranti)  H  The  Singing  Lesson,"  with  the  Young  Lady  who 

performs  Ftosina. 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Figaro.  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Fiorcllo,  Mr  BROADHURST,     Argus,  Mr  SALTER, 

Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS,    (from  the  Theatre  Royal,  Covent  Garden) 

Notary,  Mr  MINTON,     Officer,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  TAYLEURE,  (from  the  Theatre  Royal,   Haymarket.) 

Rosina,  Miss  HARVEY, 
(Pupil  of  Mr.  Philipps,  being  her  2nd  appearance  in  London.) 

Marccllina,  Miss  HOLDAWAY. 


9 


After  which,  (2nd  time)   a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 

The  Monkey  Island 

Ory  Harlequin  and  the  Loadstone  Rock. 

NATIVES. 

Ourang  Outans:,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island^)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puckercheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,   (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GKIMALDI, 

[By  Permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  The  Theatre  Royal,  Covent  Garden] 

Courtiers,  Subjects,  Guards,  b>  a  numerous  Train  of  Apes,  Baboons,  Monkeys 

FOREIGNERS. 
Aziin,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Dinarzade-  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Aeim.  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 
[Also  from  the  Theatre  Royal  Covent  Garden— their  2nd  Appearance  here] 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BODtfN,    Trunkulo,   [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  an 
Inn, — 0.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  9.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. —  H.  Landscape, — 12 
Magoificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

To-morrow,    Military  Tactics,  Tom  Thumb,   &c. 

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No.  81ft  Tuesday,  July  6,  1824.  Price  Id. 


"  SDmrp  Sane  CgeAtte* 

The  performances  of  last  night,  our  readers  are  aware,  were  de- 
voted to  the  purpose  of  Mrs.  Bland's  last  Benefit ;  and  we  arc  most 
happy  to  say  it  was  one  which  will  yield  her  some  resource  in  the  mo- 
ment of  her  difficulties.  Short  may  they  be,  and  speedy  her  complete 
recovery  to  enjoy  the  protection  of  that  public  she  has  so  often  de- 
lighted. 

Calient  4Bartien  3Tf)catre. 

Mr.  C.  Kemble,  who  had  been  for  some  time  on  a  provincial  pro- 
fessional tour,  is  returned  to  town,  and  appeared  last  night  in  the 
character  of  Falstaff,  in  the  First  Part  of  King  Henry  the  Fourth, 
to  which  he  gives  so  much  humorous  point.  Mr.  Bennett  acted 
Hotspur  with  considerable  effect.  The  other  characters  were  well 
supported. 

Mr.  Coor/ER  and  Mr.  Rayner,  who  arc  both  highly  popular  per- 
formers, have  their  joint  Benefit  to-night.  The  King,  we  understand, 
has  graciously  given  up  the  Royal  Box  for  the  use  of  the  Mexican 
Envoy,  who  is  to  be  present.     A  great  house  is  expected. 

€nglt#f)  €>pera^ouj£e* 

Miss  Harvey  again  experienced  the  most  favorable  reception  in 
the  part  of  Rosina  ;  if  her  artificial  acquirements  only  equal  her  na- 
tural powers,  Miss  Tree,  and  even  Miss  Paton,  may  tremble  for 
their  laurels.     The  Monkey  Island  went  off  very  well. 

I^apmarftct  €$mtt. 

There  was  an  excellent  attendance  here  last  night. — The  perform- 
ances of  this  evening  are  Exchange  no  Robbery,  Love  Laughs  at 
Locksmiths,  and  Two  Strings  to  your  Bow. 

Mr.  Harris  has  disposed  of  the  new  Theatre  Royal,  on  a  lease  of 
five  years,  at  the  annual  sum  of  £5000  British.  An  English  company 
are  the  lessees,  and  Mr.  Abbott,  of  Covcnt-garden,  is  to  be  at  the 
head  of  the  management. — Dublin  Paper. 

It  is  said  the  orders  by  which  the  officers  of  the  10th.  Hussars  were 
prohibited  from  attending  the  theatres  have  been  rescinded,  and  that 
three  of  the  corps  wern  permitted  to  attend  on  trial. — Ibid. 

Mrs.  Kemble  intends  to  defray  the  additional  expenses,  beyond  the  amount 
of  the  subscription,  of  the  Monument  intended  to  be  placed  in  Westminster 
Abbey,  to  commemorate  her  late  husband.  The  Monument  will  consist  of  a 
whole  length  of  the  great  actor  in  Roman  costume,  and  Cato  is  judiciously  se- 
lected as  the  character.  The  execution  of  it  is  consigned  to  Flaxman,  who 
was  a  very  particular  friend  of  Mr.  Kbmdle. 

Sadler's  Wells.— There  was  a  change  of  pieces  here  last  night,  which  was 
well  received  by  a  genteel  and  numerons  audience. 


Cfjeatve  HopI,  Bring  fflLan 


This  Evening,  tho  Comedy  of  The 


arried. 


Tangent,  Mr  ELLI8TON,     Toby  Allspice,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Capt.  Faulkner,  Mr  ARCHER,     Dick  Dashall,  Mr  BROWNE, 
Caustic,  Mr  TERRY,     M 'Query,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Landlord,   MrYarnold,     Shopman,  Mr  Hughes,    Ned,  Mr  Harro!d, 

Jeoffry,  Mr  Webster,     Jailor,  Mr  W.  H.  Williams, 

Julia  Faulkner,  Mrs  W.  WEST,     Clementina  Allspice,  Mrs  ORGER, 

Lady  Sorrell,  Mis  HARLOWE,     Fanny,  Miss  CARR, 

After  which  the  Ballet  of  The 

iSp&ulSIl  xmu 

Fabric,  Mr  O.  BYRNE,     Vincetto,   Mr  NOBLE, 

Signor  Dom  Porapeio,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Don  Alvaro,  Mr  Webster,     Andre"  Perez,  Mr  Howell, 

Constantia,  Mrs  O.  BYRNE,  Laura,  Mrs  NOBLE, 

To  conclude  with,  a  $ev?  Melo-Draaia,  «a]led^ 


■ante, 


General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,    Kenmure,  Mr  PENLEY, 
Farmer  Enfield,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Edward  Enfield,  Mr  A  RCKER, 
Donald,  Mr  BHERWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 
Lindley,  Mr  G.  SMITH,  Evan, Mr  WEBSTER,  Gabriel,  Mr  POVEY 
Derncleugh,  Mr  HARROLD,     Allen,  Mr  HONNOR, 
Steenic,  Mr  READ,    Gelletley,  Mr  RANDALL, 
Serjeant,  Mr  HOWELL,     Peter,  Mr  SHERIFF, 
Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  3.  BOOTH, 
Janet,  Mrs  WILLMOTT,     Jessy,  Miss  CARR, 

To-morrow,  Every  One  has  his  Fault,  Mr  Brandon's  Night. 

{IxhTbitions 

Mr.  Gross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-iChange,  Strand. 

Naturorama— Consisting  of  17  Interesting-  Views  ;  among  whieh  the  House 
of  Joan  of  Are,  is  remarkably  well  imitated  and  executed — S3,  iSew  Bond 
Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 

Miss  Linttood's  celebiated  Pictures  in  Needle- Work — Lelaester-square. 

Marshall's  Perestriphie  Panorama  ©f  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 
and  Waterloo:  every  day  and  eveaiB?,  accompanied  by  a  full  military  band — 
Spring1  Gardens. 

F»nn4s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  In  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
■whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowirur,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  m  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Somen,  in  Switzer- 
land—Bfctranee  of  Regent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bollock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curior.ities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  Gity  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


Cljeatre  &opal,  Cotscnt  <@artaen. 


r.i'iw*  nwrur"i"i — r  i"  riTTiiTmfiff,Tj',i  .TrrTrn 


FOR  THE  BENEFIT  OF 

Mr.  COOPER  and  Mr.  RAYNER. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 


"own  arid  Country. 


Rev,  O.  Glenroy,    Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Capt.  Glenroy;  Mr  BAKER,  Cosev,  MrFAWCETT, 

Reuben  Glenrov,  Mr  COOLER, 

Plastick,  Mr  BENNETT,     Robin,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jackv  Hawbuck,  Mr  RAYNER,  Stiit,  Mr  Horrebow, 

Trot,  Mr  BLANCHARD,     Williams,  Mr  LEY, 
Ross,  MrCLAREMONT,      Dwindle,  Mr  HENRY, 

Armstrong,  Mr  EVANS, 
Hon.  Mrs  Glenroy,  (for  this  night  onlvl  Miss  LACY, 
Rosalie  Somers,  (first  time)   Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Moreen,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

Taffline,  Ovitli  a  Song-;  Miss  BEAUMONT, 

Mrs  Trot,  Mrs  Gibbs,  Goojy  Hawbuck,, Mrs  Pjearce, 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening1,  Mr  RAYNER  will  Sing 

"  Jl  ncw/tj  arranged  Medlevy 

And  a  New  Song  (written  expressly  for  him  by  T.  Hudson)  entitled 

"  The  Age  of  Invention  :  or  London  Improvements." 

After  which,  (compressed  into  one  act)  the  Farce  of 

The  Irish  Widow, 

Kecksey,  Mr  W.  FARREN,     Bates,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Sir  Patrick  O'Neale,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Thomas,  Mr  BARNES,     Nephew,  Mr  BAKER, 

The  Widow  Brady,  by  A  LADY,  (her  1st  appearance  on  any  Htage) 

To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of 


osenberg 


• 


The  Elector,  Mr  EGERTON,     Cob  Mouutford,  Mr  BAKER, 

Rosenberg,  Mr  COOPER,     Storm,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Flutterman,  Mr  MEADOWS,  Officer,  Mr  MEARS,  Soldier,  Mr  LEY, 

Stephen,  Mr  EVANS,     Messenger,  Mr  HEATH, 
Commander  of  the  Guaid,  Mr  HORKEBOW,    Conrad,  Mr  HENRY, 

Ella  Rosenburg,  Miss  LACY, 
Christina,  Miss  BEAUMONT,     Mrs  Flutterman,  Mrs  PEARCE, 

To-morrow,  All  in  the  Wrong,  with  The  Forest  of  Bondy. 


Cfje  atreH&opal  Cngltsl)  &pera«$ou0e. 


This  Evening,  (1st  time)  an  Operetta  in  1  Act,  called 

Military  Tactics* 

The  Airs  selected,  and  the  Aecompainments  arranged  by  Mi  Reeve, 

The  Characters  by  Mr  BARTLEV,     Mr  POWER, 
Mr   PEARMAN,     Mr   WRENCH,     Mr  BOWMAN, 

Bliss  POVEY. 


After  which,  the  Burletta  of 

THUM 


King  Arthur,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     Lord  Grizzle,  Mr  TAYLEUR  E, 
Noodle,  Mr  SALTER,     Doodle,  Mr  GROVK, 

Merlin,  Mr  MINTON,     Ghost  of  Gaffer  Thumb,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Tom  Thumb,  Master  BURKE,  Previous  to  which  he  will  perform  on 

the  Violin  The  Popular  Air  of  "  ROBIN  ADAIR,"  with  Variations. 

Queen  Dollalolla,  Miss  POVEY,    Glumdalca,  Mr  LODGE, 

Princess  Hunamunca,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Frizalette,  Mrs  BRYAN,     Plumantc,  Miss  BODEN, 


After  which,  (3rd  time)  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 

The  Monkey  Island 

O/*,  Harlequin  and  the  Loadstone  Rock. 

NATIVES. 

Ourang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  IslandJ  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Pttckereheeks, (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 
Courtiers,  Subjects,  Guarde,  b>  a  numerous  Train  of  Apes,  Baboons,  Monkeys 

FOREIGNERS. 

Axiin,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 

by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BOD  UN,    Trunkulo,   [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1, — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  9,. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  au 
Inn, — 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor'i  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — fit*  Landscape, — 12 
>Iagcifieient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

To-morrow,  The  Barber  of  Seville,  with  the  Pantomime. 

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11  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

JVo.  811  Wednesday,  July  7,  1824,  Pficg  id. 

'  ~~  cWciir^articn  Cijeatre . 

Mb.  Cooper,  Mr.  Uayner,  and  Miss  Lacy,  took  a  joint  Benefit 
here  last  night,  and  received  the  support  of  a  numerous  body  of 
friends,  and  admirers  of  their  talents.  Miss  Lacy  appeared  as  the 
Hon.  Mrs.  Qlcnroy,  and  also  as  Ella  Rosenberg,  which  she  acted 
most  interestingly.  Mr.  Cooper,  in  the  Comedy  of  Town  and  Coun- 
try, acted  Reuben  Glenroy,  a  part  to  which  he  communicated  an 
effect  that  did  not  diminish  the  estimate  formed  of  his  powers.  Mr. 
Ravner,  in  the  same  pieco,  acted  Jacky  Hawbuck  with  all  his  usual 
felicity  of  rustic  style.  The  Farce  of  The  Irish  Widow  presented  us 
with  the  debut  of  "  A  Lady/'  as  the  Widow  Brady.  This  was  a 
very  pleasing  and  successful  first  appearance.  In  person  and  coun- 
tenance, tone,  and  manner,  there  was  every  thing  to  admire.  She 
must  certainly  be  seen  again  in  the  character. 

£>rurp  flane  €f)eatrk 

Tub  Way  to  Get  Married  was  agreeably  acted  here  laat  night.  In 
the  melo-drama  of  The  Falls  of  Clyde,  Miss  S.  Booth  played  Ellen 
Enfield  in  a  most  interesting  manner. 

<£ngli$)  <£>peca^ott£e« 

Thb  pleasant  French  piece,  from  which  Match-Making  was  taken, 
and  was  acted  so  successfully  last  season  at  the  Haymarket,  has 
afforded  us  an  agreeable  Operetta  under  the  title  of  "  Military  Tac- 
tics."— It  amused,  from  being  weli  acted.  A  newly  arranged  song  of 
Mr.  Pearman's,  was  encored.  It  was  announced  for  Thursday  next 
without  the  slightest  disapprobation.  Tom  Thamh,  and  Monkey 
Island,  followed,  and  amused  much.  Master  Burke,  aged  five  years, 
astonished  by  his  performance  on  the  Violin. 

^apmarftct  €fjcatr& 

Love  Laughs  at  Locksmiths,  was  last  night  followed  by  Exchange 
no  Robbery,  in  which  Mr.  W.  Farren  appeared  for  the  first  time  as 
Sir  Christopher  Cranberry,  and  acted  it  with  an  effect  that  produced 
much  laughter  and  applause.  Mr.  Liston,  as  Sam  Swipes,  almost 
killed  sundry  persons,  whose  "lungs  did  cruw  like  chanticleer."  Mr. 
W.  West  played  Lamotte  very  humorously,  and  Mrs.  ChAttbrlby 
and  Mr.  Vining  received  much  applause.  Mrs.  Gibbs  was  prevented 
by  her  engagements  at  Covcnt  Garden  from  taking  her  part  of  Mrs. 
Swipes,  Mrs.  Jones  filled  it  very  well.  Two  Strings  to  your  Bow, 
gave  us  Madame  Vestrts.  who  delighted  with  her  charming  voice  and 
fascinating  acting. — This  evening,  Seeing  is  Believing,  Sweethearts 
and  Wives,  and  Two  Strings  to  your  Bote. 


Cijeatre  ilopU  CoUeiit  #arD?u. 


i  i 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

All  in  t lie  Wrofi 

Sir  John  Restless,  Mr  JONES, 
Mr  Blandford,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Robert,  Mr  EVANS, 

Sir  William  Belmont,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Mr  Belmont,  Mr  BAKER,     James,  Mr  HENRY, 

Beverlv,  Mr  C    KEMBLE, 

Brush,  Mr  HORREBOW,      Thomas,  Mr  HEATH, 

Lady  Restless,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Clarissa,  Miss  JONES,      Tattle,  Mrs  VJNING, 

Belinda,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

Tippet,  Mrs  BOYLE,     Marmalet,  Miss  HENRY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of 


The  Forest  of  Boiidy* 


Colonel  Gontram,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Captain  Anbri,  Mr  BAKER,  Blaise,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Lieutenant  Macaire,  Mr  FARLEY, 

The  Seneschal  of  Bondy,    Mr  EGERTON, 

Florio,  [a  Dumb  Orphan]  Mrs  VINING, 

Lieutenant  Landry,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Dame  Gertrude,  Mrs.  DAVENPORT. 

Lucille,  Miss  LOVE, 
In  Act  I.  A  PASTORAL  BALLET. 

To-morrow,  The  Clandestine  Marriage,  with  High  Life  below  Stairs, 
and  a  Masquerade,  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr  FARLEY. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Naturorama— Consisting  of  17  interesting  Views  ;  among  which  the  House 
of  Joan  of  Arc,  is  remarkably  well  imitated  and  executed — S3,  New  Bond 
Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle- Work — Leicester-square. 

Marshall's  Perestriphic  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 
and  Waterloo:  every  day  and  evening,  accompanied  by  a  full  military  band — 
Spring  Gardens. 

F»nn,8  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  Interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
Viav  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptiau  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


CJjeatre  iloyal,  Smip  2.atu. 

—II     Ml  II III ■■■!■   WIIIHK  l«f 

For  (he  Benefit  of  MrTj.  BRANDON, 

Super  intendant  of  the  Private  8f  Family  Boomm* 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

Every  One  has  his  Fault. 

Lord  Norland,  Mr  POWELL, 

Solus,  Mr  DOWTON,     Placid,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Mr  Irwin,    Mr  ARCHER. 

Sir  Robert  Brambte.  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Harmony,  Mr  TERRY,     William,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Robert,  Mr  Harrold,      Edward,  Miss  Willmott, 

Sam,   Mr  Honnor,     John,  Mr  Povey, 
Hammond,  Mr  Webster,     Waiter,   Mr  Randall, 

Lady  Elinor  Irwin,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Mrs  Placid,  Mrs  Orger,    Miss  Spinster,   Mrs  Harlowe, 

Miss  Wooburn,    Miss  SMITHSON. 

End  of  the  Play, 

Manager  Strutt  was  Four  Feet  High  by  Mr  HARLEY. 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening. 

Comic  Song,  V6  Polly  Glover"  by  Mr  KNIGHT. 

After  which  the  Ballet  of  The 

Spanish  Gallants, 

Fabrio,  Mr  O.BYRNE,     Vincetro,   Mr  NOBLE, 
Constants,  Mrs  O.  BYRNE,  Laura,  Mrs  NOBLE. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

WHAT  NEXT. 

Col.  Touchwood,  Mr  DOWTON,     Major  Touchwood,  Mr  HARLEY 

Mordauut,  Mr  MERGER,     Colonel  Clifford,  Mr  PENL'EY, 
Sharp,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Brief,  Mr  HUGHES,     Snaggs,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Mrs  Prudence,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Sophia,  Miss  CARR,     Clarissa,  Mrs  ORGER. 

To-morrow,  The  Man  of  The  World,  with  Singing  by  Mad.  Catalani. 

VAUXHALL. — The  astonishing  French  Juggler,  and   his  Poodle 
Dog,  will  repeat  their  performances  this  evening. 


Chratre  ftopal  Cngltsl;  €>pera*|=*ou0e. 


Tty»  Evening  tli«  Opera  »f  The 

Barber  of  Seville. 

Count  Almawa,  Mr  PHILIPPS, 

In  which  Character  he  will  introduce  the  following  Songs,  Duet,  &e. 

SERENADE,  (Mozart)— the  Words  and  Arrangement  by  J.  A.  Wide,  Esq. 

44  The  Soldier's  Bride,"  an  Irish  Melody,    arranged  by  Mr.  Philipps. 

44  POMPOSO,"  a  Mock  Italian  Scena.  (Dibdin)     A  NewRondeas,  (Philipps) 

Duet,  (Fioravanti)  4i  The  Singing  Lesson,"  with   the  Young   Lady  who 

performs  llotiim. 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  HARTLEY,     Figaro,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Fiorello,  Mr  BKOADHURST,     Argus,  Mr  SALTER, 

Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS,    (from  the  Theatre  Royal,  Corent  Garden) 

Notary,  Mr  MINTON,    Officer,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  TAYLEURE,  (from  the   Theatre  Royal,  Haymarket  ) 

Uosina,  Miis  HARVET, 
Marcellioa,  Miw  IJOLDAWAY. 

After  which, 

THE  INFANT  PHENOMENON 

will  perform  oil  the  Violin  "  ROBIN  ADAIR/'  with  Variations, 
and  sing,  in  Character,  "  THE  QUACK  DOCTOR." 


After  whiei,  (4th  time)  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  tailed 

The  Monkey  Island ; 

Or,  Harlequin  and  the  Loadstone  Rock. 

NATIVES. 

Onrang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island^  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Poekereheek», (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,   (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 
Eonrtlers,  Subjects,  Guards,,  b*  a  numerous  Traiii  of  A poi,  Baboons,  Monkeys 

FOREIGNERS.^ 
A  Mm,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Aiim,  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMftR, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BOD  EN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1.— The  Loadstone  Rock— Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  «.— Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3—  Cocoa  Nut  Grove.  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  Kincr  of  Monkey  Island.  4.—Broad3tairs,  (Wilson)  5.— Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker*!  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  6.  Lodging  House  .and 
Doctor's  Shop.—9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House.— 10.  Wood.— U.  Landscape,— 18 

MagciMent  Fairy  Palaee.  [Walker]  __-«_^__ 

To-morrow,  The  Maid  and  the  Magpie,  Annette,  Miss  Kelly.  &c. 

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€ot)  cut  <*3ar&en  SEfteatre. 

That  amusing  Comedy,  All  in  the  Wrong,  was  admirably  acted 
here  last  night.  Mr.  C.  Kemble,  Mr.  Jones,  Miss  Chester,  Mrs. 
Chattbrley,  &c.  &c.  distinguished  themselves  much,  and  received 
the  most  marked  approbation  from  a  genteel  audience,  amongst  whom 
were  the  Duke  and  Duchess  of  Glotjchbster. — The  house  was  thin. 

<£s!gligl)  <©pera^ouge* 

The  repetition  of  The  Barber  of  Seville,  at  this  house  last  night, 
was  attended  with  as  much  success  as  on  the  former  occasions,  and 
Miss  Harvey  appeared  to  equal  advantage.  She  is  a  very  pleasing 
actress,  as  well  as  a  superior  vocalist,  and  there  cannot  be  a  doubt, 
but  that  in  time,  and  under  an  able  instructor,  she  will  become  every 
thing  that  could  be  wished  for  in  an  accomplished  singer  and  perform- 
er. She  possesses  a  perfect  command  of  herself,  and  appears  to  have 
a  lively  perception,  therefore  her  progress  up  the  steeps  of  professional 
fame  may  be  considered  certain,  and  perhaps  rapid  if  she  devotes 
herself  with  ardour  to  the  profession  she  has  so  auspiciously  entered 
upon.  Mr.  Philips  is  said  to  have  had  her  under  his  tuition  but  a 
short  time,  and  if  so,  does  his  skill  and  assiduity  great  credit.  She 
executed  all  her  songs  with  effect,  and  particularly  that  of  the  singing 
duet j  and  also  "  May  and  December/'  which  were  encored. 

Miss  Kelly  we  are  most  happy  to  learn,  is  greatly  recovered  from 
her  serious  indisposition,  and  will  be  able  to  appear  here  in  some  of 
her  favorite  characters,  She  makes  her  debut  of  the  season  in  the  in- 
teresting part  of  Annette,  in  The  Maid  and  the  Magpie  this  evening. 

Jjjajtmarfict  3£$catre» 

The  performances  of  this  Theatre  continue  their  attraction. — 
Acted  to-night,  She  Stoops  to  Conquer,  Mrs.  Smith,  Si  Simpson  fy  Co. 
Every  part  of  the  Theatre  was  last  night  crowded. 

SDrutp  Sane  <Eljcatre. 

Mr.  James  Brandon  had  a  Benefit  here  last  night,  which  was  at- 
tended by  a  numerous  and  respectable  audience, 

A  boy  named  Cressmith,  has  been  playing  Richard  the  Third  at 
the  Cobourg.  The  Morning  Post  critic  says,  "  he  could  not  be  heard  ; 
however,  his  action  was  not  lost  to  our  sight,  in  which  we  saw  several 
new  and  happy  hits  ! 

The  report  of  Mrs,  Edwin  having  quitted  the  stage,  is,  we  under- 
stand, without  foundation  She  is  to  appear  at  Covent  Garden  Thea- 
tre to-morrow  evening,  in  the  character  of  Charlotte  Rusport,  yi  the 
West  Indian,  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr.  T  P.  Cooke  and  Mr.  Connor. 


theatre  Eopl,  Cotient  Garten . 

MR.  FA  RLE  Y TS TnIG  I1T. 

This  Evening,  the.  Comedy  of  The 

Clandestine  Marriage* 

Lord  Ogleby,  Mr  W.  FAUREN,    Sterling,  Mr  FAWCETT. 

Sir  John  Melville,  Mr  BAKER,  Serjeant  Flower,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Lovewell,  Mr  COOPER,     Canton,  Mr  FARLEY, 

Brush,  Mr  JONES,    Truman,  Mr  MEARS,     John,  Mr  HEATH, 

Mrs  Heidelberg,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

Miss  Sterling,  Mrs  GTBBS,     Fanny,  Miss  JONES, 

Master  MINASI,  aged  NINE  YEARS,  (who  was  received  with  great 

applause  on  Miss  i\T.  Tree's  night)  will  perform 

"GOD  SAVE  THE  KING/'    with  DROUET's  variations. 

To  which  will  be  added,  the  Furce  of 


High  Life  Below  Stairs 


Lovel,  Mr  FARLEY,    Freeman,  Mr  BAKER,    Robert,  Mr  MEARS, 

Sir  Harry,  Mr  JONES, 
Coachman,  Mr  ATKINS,     Lord  Duke,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Kitty,  Mrs  GIBBS, 
In  Act  II.  a  Mock  Minuet  by  Mr  KEELEY,  &  Mrs  GIBBS, 

After  which,  Mr  Farley  will  have  the  honour  of  giving 

A  MASQUERADE, 

To  the  London    Performers  of  all  the  London  Theatres, 

Mons.  DUCROW  will  go  through 
Several  Feats  of  a  Novel  Performance. 
Scene  I. — The   Hall   of  the  Theatre — the  Masks  arriviug  ;  and  ludi- 
crous incidents   on  their  arrival. — Scene  II. — The  Masquerade   Scene. 

Warwickshire  Lads/  (as  Ballad  SingersJ  Mess,  Keeley  &  Evans. 

Dance  from  Tom  &  Jerry — by  the  original  Dasty  Bob  &  African  Sail. 

Grande  Scene  Polichinelle  en  Angteterre, 

on  Stilts  Six  Feet  High,— Cord  Volante.    Mr  Ducrow's 

PIGMY  HORSE  is  to  appear,  it  will  go  through  wonderful  Feats. 

Mr  JOHN  REEVE  will  sing  his  Mock  Bravura 

"FIRST  FID  DE  GRACE  EXTRAORDINAIRE." 

The  whole  to  conclude  with  Mr  Ducrow's 

STAG,  ACTEON,  which  will  appear  on  a 

PIEDESTAL  FLAMBOYANT,  amidst  a  burst  of  Real  Fire,  Sfc. 

To-morrow,  The  West  Indian,    with  Yard  Arm  and  Yard  Aim,  and 
Presumption  !  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,  &  Mr  CONNOR, 


Cf)iattt  llopat,  2hmj>  i.aiu. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of  The 

Man  of  the  World. 

Lord  Lunibercoiirt,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Sir  Pertinax   Maesycophant,  Mr  TERRY, 

Egerton,  Mr  ELLIS  TON,    Sidney,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Counsellor  Plausible,  Mr  HUGHES, 

John,  Mr  WEBSTER,      Tomlins,  Mr  HARROLD, 

Serjeant  Eiilierside,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Lady  Rodolplia  Lumbercourt,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 

Lady  Macsvcophant,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Betty  Hint,  Mrs  ORGER,     Nanny,  Miss  CARR, 

Constantia,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Jn  the  course  of  the  Evening,  Madame  CATALAN1  will  Sing, 

Grand  Scena  ed  Aria,  "  Delia  Tromba"   (Portogallo) 

"  Cease  your  Funning''     New  variations  of  "  La  Biondina  in 

Oondolctta,"  (Paer)  and  two  Verses  of  "  RULE  BRITAXfiW 

To  coHclude  with  a  aew  Melo-Drama,  called, 

The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks. 

The  Characters  bv  Mr  PENLEY,  Mr  ARCHER.  Mr  BROWNE, 

Mr  HARROLD,      Mr  BLANCH  ARO,       Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  KNIGHT.     Mr  YOUNGE, 

Mr  MERCER,     Mr  G.  SMITH,     Mi  WEBSTER. 

Miss  S.  BOOTH,     Miss  SMITHSON.  and  Mrs  ORGER. 

In  Act  II.— A  GRAND  BALLET. 

Bv  Mr  &  Mis  OSCAR  BYRNE,     Mr  &  Mrs  NOBLE- 

To-morrow,  The  Liar,  with  Modern  Antiques.  &c. 

"""  EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Natuhorama— Consisting  of    17  interesting  Views  ;  among  wnich  the  House 

of  Joan  of  Arc,  is  remarkably  well  imitated  and  executed — £3,    Mew  Bond 

Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 
Mviisicall's  Perftsh-iphic  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  T.igny,  les  Quatre  Bras 

and  Waterloo:  every  day  and  eveuinjr,  aoeoispaaied  bv  a  full  military  band — 

Spring  Gardens. 
FsNN^s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying  the 

whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Diorama — Consisting  of  a   View   of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 

Cathedral  of  Canterbury :  and  a  View  of  the  Vdlley  of  Sarnen%  in  Switzer- 
,  land — Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 
Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions    of   Ancient   and  Modern    Mexico,    presenting  a 

unique,    rare,  and   Interesting   collection   or  Curiosities,  and   a    I'anoramie 

View  of  the  City  o*  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly.     * 


%\jt  atre'&ojuil  Cngltsl)  €>pera^ouse* 

This  Evening  a  new  Burletta,  entitled 

Military  Tactics. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr.  BARTLEY,    Mr  POWER,  *Mr  PEARMAN, 

Mr  WRENCH,     Mr  BOWMAN, 

Miss  POVEY. 


After  which,  the  Melo-drama  of 

The  Maid  &  Magpie. 

Gerard,  Mr  HARTLEY,     The  Justice,  Mr  GROVE, 

Everatd,  Mr  C.  F.  YOUNG,  {from  America,  his  fir  et  appearance) 

Franccenr,  Mr  PERKINS,  (his  first  appearance) 

Blaisot,  (first  time)  Mr  POWER,     Bertrand,  Mr  SALTER, 

Isaac,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 
Deunis,  Mr  Minton,     Durutete,  Mr  Cooper,     Sentinel,   Mr.  Sanders, 

Annette,  Miss  KELLY, 

(Being  her  first  performance  of  that  Character  for  five  years) 

Mrs  Geraid,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

After  which, 

MASTER  BURKE,  the  INFANT  PRiENOJUENON, 

Will  perform- on  the  Violin  and  sing"  THE  QUACK  DOCTOR." 


After  Trhieh,  (4th  time)  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  tailed 


le  Monkey  Island ; 


Oarang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island  J  Mr  J.  COOPER, 
Puekereheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,   (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 
Courtiers,  Subjects,  Guards,  tn  a  numerous  Train  of  Apes,  Baboons,  Monkeys 

FOREIGNERS. 

Azim,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 

by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS, 

The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Mise  BODRN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 

1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3.— Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Coart 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4.— Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5.— Interior  of  an 
Inn, — 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — 11.  Landscape, — 18 
Masrcificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

To-morrow,  The  Barber  of  Seville,   with  the  Pantomime. 

Printed  &  Published  bv  K.  Tjiom  \.s".*D«nmark-court.  Exefer-chansre.  Strand* 


Al!  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  aud  addressed  as  above. 


THE 

Ww  at?  tcalas0ft£irtet* ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  clown  aught  in  malice." 

An  813  Friday' July  9,  1824.  Price  \d. 

Ipaymarftct  alficatrc* 

Tub  attraction  of  Mr.  Liston,  Mr.  Cooper,  Mr.  W.  Farhen,  Mrs. 
Chatterley,  &c.  drew  an  excellent  house  last  night. — This  evening. 
Matrimony,  Sweethearts  and  JFivcs,  and  A  Year  in  an  Hour. 

bobcat  43avfecn  €I]catrc. 

Mr  Farley  had  a  crowded  attendance  last  night  at  his  Benefit. — 
)Ve  mentioned  the  other  day  that  a  new  candidate  for  dramatie  fame 
made  her  dehut  at  this  Theatre  on  Tuesday  last,  in  the  character  of 
the  IVtdoto  Brady.  We  had  not  space  at  that  time  to  say  much  of 
her,  and  therefore  take  this  opportunity.  Considering  the  difficulties 
which  attend  a  first  appearance,  and  that  on  the  London  boards,  there 
is  every  reason  to  congratulate  the  fair  debutante  (who  ia,  we  hear, 
a  Mrs.  IVfiLLBR,  and  widow  of  an  officer)  on  her  success.  Her  figure 
is  small,  but  elegant,  her  countenance  beautiful  and  animated  :  she 
possesses  a  voice  soft  and  clear,  an  articulation  distinct  and  expressive, 
and  a  manner  vivacious,graceful,and  unaffected  ;  to  these  qualifications 
may  be  added  a  delightful  naivete.  It  was  on  the  whole  an  admirable 
representation  of  the  lively  Widow,  and  the  assumed  part  of  Lieut. 
O'JVeale,  was  supported  with  great  spirit. — She  received  great  and 
deserved  applause  throughout.  This  lady  will  repeat  the  character 
on  Wednesday  next,  being  the  Farewell  Benefit  of  that  amiable 
actress  Miss  Beaumont. — Prince  Leopold -has  kindlv  intimated  to 
Miss  B.  that  his  box  was  at  her  service  on  the  occasion.  Ptlessrs.  Ce\- 
nor,  and  Cooke,  have  an  excellent  Comedy,  &c.  for  this  evening. 

<gngli$)  <Opcra^ou£e* 

After  Military  Tactics,  which  was  again  favorably  received, 
little  Master  Burke  played  an  air  on  the  violin  very  cleverly  for  so 
young  a  little  creature.  The  Maid  and  the  Magpie  was  then  per- 
formed, and  introduced  in  the  character  e-f  Annette, that  universal 
favorite  Miss  Kelly,  for  the  first,  time  this  season.  Her^ acting  'was, 
as  it  ever  is,  stamped  with  the  truest  understanding  of  her  assumed 
character ;  aod,  in  this  one,  genuine  feeling  was  never  better  pour- 
trayed.  She  was  welcomed,  with  all  the  cordiality  she  so  highly  me- 
rited, by  a  most  crowded  audience.  We  regret  to  say  all  the  other 
characters  of  this  piece  were  indifferently  supported,  except  those  by 
Mr.  Bartley,  Mrs.  Tayleure,  and  Mr.  T.  P.  Cooke.  A  Mr.  C.  F. 
Young,  from  America,  and  a  Mr.PERKTNs,  made  their  first  appearance. 
We  must  see  more  of  them  before  their  qualities  can  be  fully  judged  of 

SDrurj;  Sane  ftfyattt* 

There  was  a  considerable  audience  attracted  here  last  night  by 
the  various  performances,  amongst  which  the  songs  by  Madame  Ca- 
talans, had  a  prominent  place.  Yet,  we  are  told  there  was  room  in 
the  houbc  for  at  Ica^t  500  Editors,  and  other  free  friends  of  the  theatre 


theatre  Hogai,  Cogent  <§arotn. 

FOR  THE  BENEFIT  OF 

Mr.  CONNOR  &  Mr.  T.  P.  COOKE. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

The  West  Indian. 

Mr  Stockwell,  Mr  EGERTON,     Belcour,  Mr  JONES, 
Captain  Dudley,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Charles  Dudley,  Mr  BAKER, 
Major  O'Flaherty,  ffirst  time)  Mr  CONNOR, 

Varland,  Mr  XV.  FARREN, 

Fulmer,  Mr  EVANS,     Stukely,  Mr  MEARS, 

Lady  Rusport,  Mrs  DAVENPORT,       Louisa  Dudley,  Miss  JONES, 

Charlotte  Rusport,  (for  this  night  o»ly)  Mrs  EDWIN, 

Mrs  Fulmer,  Mrs  PEARCE. 

At  the  End  of  the  Play,  by  particular  desire,  the  favourite 

Song,  "  Say  what  is  most  dear,"     by  Miss  LOVE. 

After  which  (as  an  interlude)  will  be  presented  a  highly  popular 
Scene  taken  from  the  Farce  of  JVetley  Abbey,  called 

Yard  Arm  &  Yard  Arm. 

Gunnel,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

M'Scrape,  Mr  CONNOR,     Oakland,  Mr  BARNES, 

In  the  course  of  the  Interlude,  an 

IRISH  JIG,  (in  character;  by  Mr  CONNOR, 
ENGLISH  HORNPIPE,  by  Mr  T.   P.  COOKE, 

"  When  lucid  dew-drops,'*  Miss  LOVE, 
"  A  Trip  to  Richmond:'  Mr  JOHN  REEVE, 

After  which,  the  Romance  of 

PRESUMPTION ! 

Frankenstein,  Mr  BENNETT,     Clerval,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

De  Lacey,  (a  banished  Gentleman)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Felix  De  Lacey,  (his  Son)  Mr  DURUSET,     Fritz,  Mr  KEELEY, 

William,  Master  BODEN,     Hammerpan,  Mr  EVANS, 

Tanskin,  Mr  LEY,     Gipsey,  Mr  TINNEY, 

( )  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Elizabeth,  (Sister  of  Frankentein)  Miss  BEAUMONT, 
Agatha  de  Lacey,  Miss  LOVE,     Safie,  (Aribian  Girl,)  Miss  BODEN 
Madame  Ninon,  (Wife  of  Fritz)  Miss  JONES, ' 

To-morrow,  The  Inconstant,  with  Charles  the  Second, 


Cf)eatre  ftopal,  Brutj)  S.ane. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  LIAR. 

Young  Wilding,  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Papillion,  Mr  GATTIE,  Old  Wilding,  Mr  POWELL, 

Miss  Grantham,  MrsORGER, 


In  the  course  of  the  Evening,  Madame  CATALAN1  will  Sing, 

Grand  Scena  ed  Aria,  "  Delia  Tromba"  (Portogallo) 

"  Cease  your  Funning"     New  variations  of  "  La  Diondina  in 

Gondolctta,"  (Paer)  and  Two  Verses  of  "RULE  BRITANMJ1." 


After  which  the  Farce  of 


Modern  Antiques 

Or,  the  Merry  Mourners. 

Cockletop,  Mr  DOWTON,     Joey,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Frank,   Mr  W.  H.  WILLIAMS, 

Hearty,  Mr  YARNOLD,      Napkin,  Mr   HOGHES, 

Mrs  Cockletop,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Mrs  Camomile,  Mrs  ORGER,    Belinda,  Miss  CARR, 

Flounce,    Mrs  IJ.  HUGHES, 
Nan,  Miss  S.  BOOTH,       Betty,  Mrs  WILLMOTT. 

To  conclude  with  &  mew  Molo-Drama,  called, 

The  Falls  of  Clyde 

General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,     Kenmnre,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Farmer  Enfield,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Edward  Enfield,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Donald,  Mr  SHERWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Lindley.  Mr  G.  SMITH,  Evan,  Mr  WEBSTER,  Gabriel,  Mr  POVEY 

Derncleugh,  Mr  HARROLD,     Alfca,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Steenic,  Mr  READ,     Gelletley,  Mr  RANDALL, 

Serjeant,  Mr  HOWELL,     Peter,  Mr  SHERIFF, 

Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 

Janet,  Mrs  WILLMOTT,     Jessy,  Miss  CA  RR, 

To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite,  with  the  Revolt  of  the  Greeks,  &c. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  E*er*r-c«anffe.  Strand." 
n  t.i.  i  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  aud  addressed  as  above 

Published  also  by  C.  Harris,  25,  Bow   Street,   Covent  Garden;    Chappel 
ana  box,  Royal  Exchange  ;  and  may  he  had,  by  order,  of  all  Newsmen. 


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Clmtfre  l\o»al  digits!)  #pera-^ouse. 


mil  'x<wm  ai 


This  Evening  the  Opera  of  The 

rher  of  Seville. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  PHILIPPS, 

In  which  Character  he  will  Introduce  the  following  Songs,  Duet,  4c. 

SERENADE,  (Moznrt) — the  Words  and  Arrangement  by  J.  A.  Wade,  Esq,, 

41  The  Soldier's  Bride,"  an  Irish  Melodv,   arranged  by  Mr.  Philipps. 

M  POMPOSO,"  a  Mock  Italian  Scena,  (Dibriin)     A  New  Rondeau,  (Philipps) 

Duet,  (Fioravanti)  "  The  Singing  Lesson,"  with  Miss  HARVEY. 

Tallboy,  Mr  TAYLKURE,     Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Figaro,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 
Fiorello,  Mr  BROADHURST,     Argus,  Mr  SALTER, 
Notary,  Mr  MINTON,     Officer,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS,     , 

jRosina,  Miss  HARVEY,    Marcellino,  Miss  HOLDA^VAY. 


After  which, 
MASTER  BURKE,  the  LNF&NT  PHiEJVOJlEJVOJV, 

Will  perform  on  the  Violin  and  sing «'  THE  QUACK  DOCTOR. 


i) 


After  which,  (6th  time)  a  uew  Grand  Pantomime,  eallcd 

The  Monkey  Island ; 

Ourang  Outang,  (Sorweign  of  Monkey  Island  J  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puckeroheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

FOREIGNERS. 

Azim,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)   Mr  ELLAR, 

Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Aaim,  but  kidnapped 

by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  ^ODEN,    Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY, 

1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2  — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3 — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]  — 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop.— 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — 11.  Landscape, — 12 
Magcificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker]  .    . 

To-morrow,  Military  Tactics,  with  the  Pantomime.  &e. 

<f./"  ft  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  iu  going  to  the 
Theatre,  rret  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 


THB 

Wit atrtcal  ©ftgerbn* ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

Atf.  814  Saturday,  July  10,  1824.  Price  \d, 

-       CotTcnT^artien  <Ef)catre. 

Mr.  Connor,  Mr.  T.  P.  Cooke,  and,  we  believe,  Miss  Love,  had 
a  joint  Benefit  here  last  night.  We  were  sotry  to  hear  that  "  robbery" 
and  "  forgery,"  (not  murder,  happily)  had  been  committed  on  Mr. 
Connor  in  respect  of  his  tickets. — The  house  was' crowded  to  excess. 

<£iigli$)  <£>pcra#ou3e* 

Mrss  Harvey  and  Mr.  Phllipps,  were  again  most  favorably  re- 
ceived in  The  Barber  of  Seville,  last  night — There  was  a  good  house. 

An  Opera,  upon  an  extensive  scale,  requiring  two  orchestras,  is  to 
he  produced  here,  and  has  had  two  general  rehearsals;  the  music  by 
Weber,  which  is  very  scientific  and  eilective  ;  each  rehearsal  has  oc- 
cupied six  hours.  Mr.  Braiiam  is  the  principal  character  in  it,  and 
has  paid  particular  attention  to  both  rehearsals.  The  Overture  to 
the  Opera  is  by  the  same  composer,  and  the  same  which  was  per- 
formed at  the  Oratorios  last  season  with  great  applause. 

^ajmiatftet  3Tljcatre* 

The  whole  of  the  entertainments  last  night,  were  of  a  most  mirth- 
creating  description — just  such  as  should  always  be  found  in  this  fa- 
vorite temple  of  humor.  The  first  piece  was  Matrimony,  in  which 
Mr.  Vining  and  Mrs.  Chatterley  sustained  with  excellent  effect  the 
characters  of  the  imprisoned  couple  who  are,  by  sympathy  for  a  sup- 
posed mutual  misfortune,  brought  back  to  love  and  forbearance  towards 
each  other.  In  that  popular  piece  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  Madame 
Vestris,  Mrs.  T.  Hill,  Mr.  Vixing,  and  Mr.  Liston,  as  usual  de- 
lighted the  audience  in  an  extraordinary  degree.  The  last  portion  of 
the  performance  was  the  new  Farce  of  A  Year  in  an  Hour,  in  whieh 
Mr.  Liston  again  kept  up  the  horse-laugh  he  had  so  often  before  raised 
as  Billy  Lackaday. — There  was  a  numerous  audience — This  evening, 
Rosina,  Every  One  has  his  Fault,  and  Fish  oat  of  Water, 

EDrurp  Hane  Cljrarrc. 

Madame  Catalan!  was  here  again  last  night.  It  is  not  adding  to 
her  popularity,  nor  the  interests  of  the  Theatre,  to  make  her  uselessly 
the  cause  of  excluding  the  persons  on  the  free-list. 

Sadler's  Well*. — This  little  Theatre  has  been  well  attended  this 
week,  in  consequence  of  the  numerous  attractive  pieces  that  have 
been  produced. — Messrs.  Lancaster,  Vale,  King,  Miss  Johnstone, 
Miss  Vincent,  &c.  acted  extremely  well. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre — The  splendid  spectacle  of  'I he  Battle  of 
Waterloo,  with  Mons.  Ducrow's  astonishing  horsemanship,  and  the 
melo-drama  of  Agamemnon,  continue  to  draw  excellent  houses. 

Vauxhall-— This  Evening  the  grand  Annual  Juvenile  Feat  ! 


Cheatre  &opl,  Cofcent  (tafcen. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  INCONSTANT 

Or,  the  Way  to  win  Him. 

Old  Mirabel,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Durutete,  Mr  JONES,      Petit,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Young  Mirabel,  Mr.  C.  KEMBLE, 
Page,  Master  LONGHURS  I\  Dugard,  Mr  BAKER, 
Bravos,  Mess  T.  P.  COOKE,  EVANS,  LEY,  &c. 

Bizarre,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

First  Lady,  Mrs  BOYLE,     Lamorce,  Mrs  VINING, 

Oriana,  Miss  JONES, 
Maids,  Mesdames  Appleton  and  Barnetf. 


After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second ; 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 

Captain  Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Edward,  (i\\e  King's  Page)  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 
Mary,  (Copp's  Niece)  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

On  Monday,  Romeo  and  Juliet,  with  Presumption. 

{j^$T   It  is  respectfully  suggested  lo  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exeter-change,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  aud  addressed  as  above. 
Published  also  by  C.  Harris,  25,  Bow  Street,  Covent  Garden;   Chappel 
and  Son,  Royal  Exchange  ;  and  may  be  had,  by  order,  of  all  Newsmen. 


Cfjeatre  Ecujal,  Bimp  Cane. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 


THE  HYPOCRITE. 

Doctor  Oantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  HARLEY,    Darnlev,  Mr  PENLEY 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  POWELL, 

Col  Lambert,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Seward,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Tipstaff,  Mr  READ, 

Servants,  Mess.  Sutton  and  Colson. 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  HARLOWE,       . 
Young  Ladv    Lambert,    Mrs   ORGER, 
Charlotte,  Mrs  W.  WEST. 


"e> 


Iii  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

MADAME  CATALAN I 

will  sing  hy  (particular  desire) 

ScenaedAria,  from  "  Semiramide,"  fin  character) 

"  DI  TANTI  PALPITi," 

"  ROBIN  ADAIR"  with  Variations 

And  Two  Verses  of  -GOD  SAVE  THE  KING!" 


To  conclude  with  a  iev  Melo-Drama,  called, 

The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks. 

The  Characters  bv  Mr  PENLEY,  Mr  ARCHER,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Mr  HARROLD,      Mr  BLANCHARD,       Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  KNIGHT,    Mr  YOUNGE, 

Mr  MERCER,      Mr  G.  SMITH,     Mr  WEBSTER, 

Miss  S.  BOOTH,     Miss  SMITHSON,  and  Mrs  ORGER. 

In  Act  II.— A  GRAND  BALLET. 

By  Mr  &  Mrs  OSCAR  BYRNE,     Mr  &  Mrs  NOBLE 

On  Monday,  The   Review,  with  Monsieur  Tonson,  and  The  Milier's 
Maid,  for  the  Benefit  or  the  Widow  and  Children  of  the  late 

Mr.  OXBERRY. 


Cfnatie  Eonai  digits!;  #peia=^ouse  . 

This  Evenittg  the  Melo-drama  of 

&  Magpie. 

Or,    PfTfcldfc  is  //*e  T/w/? 

Gerard,  Mr  BAR TLEY,     The  Justice,  Mr  GROVE, 

Francceur,  Mr  PERKINS,     Everaid.  Mr  C.  F.  YOUNG, 

Blaisot,  Mr  POWER,     Bertrand,  Mr  SALTER, 

Isaac,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Dennis,  Mr  Minion,     Durutete,  Mr  Cooper,     Sentinel,  Mr.  Sanders* 

Annette,  Miss  KELLY, 
Mrs  Geraid,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 


After  wl;ich,  a  new  Burlctta,  entitled 

.cttcs. 


The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr.  BARTLKY,    Mr  POWER.    Mr  PEARMAN 

Mr  WRENCH,     Mr  BOWMAN, 
Miss  POVEY. 

After  which, 

MASTER  BURKE,  the  IJVFjlNT  PMEAOMEJWN, 

Will  perform  on  tjie  Violin  and  sing  "  PADDY  O'RAFFERTY.'3 


To  conclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  ©ailed 


e  Monkey  Island ; 


Oarang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island  J  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puckercheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jaekoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

FOREIGNERS. 

Azim,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  hotrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 

by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 

The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BODKN.     TrunkuU,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  aa 
Inn, — (i.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  9.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — 11.  Landscape, — 19 
Ma^cificient  Fairy  Palaee.  [Walker] 

On  Monday,  Guy  Mannering,    Henry  Bertram,   Mr.  Sraham,  Lucy 
Bert i am,  Miss  Noel,  ffrom  Bath)  Meg  IMcrrilies,  Mrs.  Egerton. 


THE 

Vftttiivtcal  QfoBtvbtvx 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

'*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice.'' 

^'    jT~  ^"  .^T1   ^r-    ^    -^    * 

AV>.  815  Monday,  July  12,  1824.  Pn'^  Irf. 

Cogent  <*Bardcn  €fteatrc. 

In  the  Comedy  of  The  Inconstant,  Mr.  C.  Kemble  acted  Young  Mirabel, 
and  Mr.  W.  Farren  his   fond   Papa,  moat  excellently. 

Theee  was  a  numerous  attendance  here,  on  Saturday  evening  at  The  Maid 
and  the  Magpie,  &c.    The  "  attractive  metal"  abounds  in  this  evening's  bill. 

I^apmarfect  €f)eatte> 

A  Young  Lady,  (name  unknown,)  made  '  her  first  appearance  on  any  stage, 
on  Saturday  night,  as  Rosina,  in  the  musical  piece  so  called.  She  has  quali- 
ties of  voice  that  will,  no  doubt,  render  her  useful  in  some  departments,  but  it 
did  not  appear  that  she  was  equal  to  take  leading  vocal  parts.  Her  first  song 
was  well  executed,  and  encored  ;  but  in  those  of  a  more  difficult  description, 
she  failed  to  give  the  requisite  effect. — The  audience  received  her  ven  favora- 
bly. Mr.  Melrose  sang  very  pleasingly  as  Belville,  and  Mr.  W.  West  and 
Mrs.  C.  Jones,  acted  William  and  Phoebe  very  effectively.  In  Every  One  has 
his  Fault,  there  was  much  excellent  acting  ;  and  Mr.  Liston,  in  Fish  out  of 
Water,  had  the  laugh-raising  power  chiefly  in  his  own  keeping. 

SDrurp  flane  Cfteatm 

The  Hypocrite,  Madame  Catalani,  and  The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks,  were, 
the  stimulants  to  a  considerable  attendance  here  on  Saturday — The  Family  of 
the  late  Mr.  Oxberry  put  in  their  claim  to-uight  to  the  benevolence  of  the 
public. 

The  John   Bull  of  yesterday  has  the  following— "  Speaking  of  Farren, 
whose  Lord  Ogleby  is  excellent,  he  reminds  us  of  a  story  we  rather  believe  we 
once  before  told  in  this  Paper,  but  which  is  so  apposite  as  to  b.ar  repeating — 
we  mean  that  of  a  sign-painter,  who,  by  dint   of  hard  study,  had  attained   to 
the  power  of  painting  a  red  lion ;  and  this  he  would  do  as    well  as   Mr.  Lons- 
dale would  paint  the  Duke  of  Sussex  ;  or  Mr.  Drummond,  Prince  Leopold — 
at  all  events  he  pleased  the  bumpkins,  and  his  lions  were  exceedingly  fine  ;    and 
the  consequence  was,  that  the  leading  inn  or  ale-house  in  every  circum-adjacent 
village,  sported  a  red  lion.     At  length,  however,  a  customer   appeared  in  the 
shape  of  a  publican,  who,  just  establishing  himself,  was  anxious  to   begin  bu- 
siness under  the  sign  of  the   "  Seftons  Head  ;" — "  Don't  do  any  such  thing," 
said  the  painter,  "  there  will  be  no  room  for  the  shoulders."     "  AVell,"  replied 
Boniface,  **  what  do  you  think  of  the  Angel  ?"— "  The  Devil  !"  answered  the 
painter — M  No  :  have  no  such  signs  as  these"---"  What  shall   I  have  V*  asked 
the  inn-keeper— V  Why,"  says   the   painter,  "it  you   ask   my  advice-,  have  a 
Red  Lion  !"— "  No,"  said  the  inn-keeper,  "  I'll  have  no  such  thing  ;  there  are 
Red  Lions  in  every  place  twenty  miles  round— I'll   have  the  Sefton's  Head!" 
"  Well,"  rejoined  the  artist,  "if  you  will,  you  will— but  when  it  is  finished, 
it  will  be  so  like  a  Red  Lion,  you  will   not   know  the  difference."     The  truth 
being,  that  the  only  substitute  the  village  artist  could  make  for   the  noble   Earl 
was  a  Red  Lion  !     So  with  Farren— Lord  Ogleby  is   his   Red  Lion  ;  and  play 
what  he  will— high  life  or   low  life,  serious  or  comic,  he  is  invariably  Lord 
Ogleby.    To  a   theatre,  therefore,  which   can  afford,  as    the   regular   theatres 
can,  to  keep  an  actor,  excellent   in  a  particular  line,  to  play  those  characters 
which  he  plays  admirably.  Farren  is  highly  valuable— at  the  Haymarket  he  is 
not  worth  his  salt ;  and  although  Mr.  Kenny,  who    is   the  best   working  dra- 
matist of  the  day,  and  Mr.  Poole,  (who  is  very  little  his  inferior)  toil  and  la- 
bour day  and  night,  Sundays  and   all— (as  we    suppose  they  do)— in  order    to 
make  new  parts  for  Mr.  Farren,  they  never  will  be   able  to  produce  a  variety, 
for  Red  Lion  he  will  be,  and  nothing  hjtyt  Red  Lion  in  every  character  he  per- 
sonates," 


Cfjeatie  3&oj>al,  Cofcent  #ai*gen. 


This  Evening,  the  Tragedy  of 

Romeo  arid  Juliet. 

Prince  Escalus,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Capulot,  Mr  EGERTON 

Paris,  Mr  MASON,     Mercutio,  Mr  JONES,     Benvolio,  Mr  B^FER 

Romeo,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE,     Tybalt,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Friar  Lawrence,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Friar  John,  Mr  MEARS. 

Apothecary,  Mr  MEADOWS,     Page,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Balthazar,   Mr  LEY.     Abram,  Mr  HEATH,     Peter,  Mr  KEELEV 

Sampson,  Mr  ATKINS,     Gregory,  MrNORRIS, 

Lady  Capulet,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Nurse,  Mrs  DAVENPORT 

Juliet,  It/is*  F.  II.  KELLY, 

In  Act  I.— A  MASQUERADE  AND  DANCE. 
In  Act  V.  The  Funeral  Procession  of  Juliet,  and  a  Solemn  Dirge. 

After  which,  the  Romance  of 

PRESUMP 


Frankenstein,  Mr  BlsNNETT,     Clerval,  MrHORREBOW, 

De  Lacey,  (a  banished  Gentleman)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Felix  De  Lacey,  (his  Son)  Mr  DURUSET,     Fritz,  Mr  KEELEY, 

William,  Master  BODEN,     Hammcrpan,  Mr  EVANS, 

Tanskin,  Mr  LEY,     Gipsey,  Mr  TINNEY, 

( )  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Elizabeth,  (Sister  of  Frankentein)  Miss  HENRY, 
Agatha  de  Lacey,  Miss  LOVE,     Safie,  (Aribian  Girl,)  Miss  BODEN 
Madame  Ninon,  (Wife  of  Fritz)  Miss  JONES, 

To-morrow,  John  Bull,  with  Presumption,  Mr  C.  TAYLOR'S  Night. 

EXHIBITIONS  ~~~~ 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Natukorama— Consisting'  of  17  Interesting  Views  ;  among  -which  the  House 
of  Joan  of  Jrc,  is  remarkably  well  imitated  and  executed — 28,  New  Bond 
Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 

Marshall's  Perestripiiic  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  T,igny,  les  Quatre  Bras 
and  Waterloo:  every  day  and  eveoinflf,  accompanied  bv  a  full  military  band — 
Spring  Gardens. 

Finn.s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama. — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions    of   Ancient   and  Modern   Mexico,    presenung 
unique,    rare,  and  Interesting   collection   of  Curiosities,  and   a   Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Kxetor-chan^e,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 
Published  also  by  C.  Harris,  25,  Bow   Street,   Covent  Garden;    Chappkl 
and  Son,  Royal  Exchange  ;  and  may  he  had,  by  order,  of  all  Newsmen. 


Cfjeatrc  Ivopl  3Bimj?  2.ane. 

For  the  Benefit  of  the  Widow  and  Family  of  the  Late 

MR.  OXBERRY. 

-* 

This  Evening,  the  Farce  of 

THE  REVIEW 

Mr  Deputy  Bull,  Mr  GATTIE,     Capt.  Bcaugard,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Looney  Maewalter,  (for  this  night  only)  Mr  WEBB, 

who  will  sing  M  Liberty,  Gallantry,  Whiskey  and  Love'* 

"  I'll  be  a  Good  Boy  and  take  care  of  Myself !"  &  "Mr  Jllacwalter's 

Courtship  ivith  one  Jtfiss  Judy  0'Flanniga?i" 

John  Lump.  M*  KNIGHT,     Caleb  Quotem,  Mr  HARLEY, 

will  sing  "  Tm  Parish  Clerk,"  &  The  Delights  of  a  Bath  Assembly / " 

Charles  Williams,  MrYARNOLD,     Dubos,  Mr  HUGHES, 
Grace  Gavlove,  Mrs  ORGER,     Phoebe  Whitehorn,  Miss  CUBITT, 

Lucv,  Mrs  H.  HUGHES. 


After  which  the  Farce  of 

Monsieur  Tonson. 

Tom  King,  Mr  BROWNE,     Jack  Ardourly.  Mr  MERCER, 

Monsieur  Morbleu,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Mr  Thompson,  Mr  THOMPSON,     Nap,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Rusty,  Mr  YARNOLD,      Useful,  Mr  W.  H.  WILLIAMS, 

Adolphine  de  Courcy,  otherwise  Miss  Thompson,  Miss  SMITHSON 

Mad.  Bellegarde,  Mrs  HARLOWE,    Mrs  Thompson,  Mrs  KNIGHT 

Between  the  Pieces, 
Richard  and  Betty  at  Hickelton  Fair,  by  Mr  KNIGHT, 
"  Non  je  ne  vetir  pas  chanter/'  by  Mrs  SALMON, 
"  Bid  me  discourse,"  by  Miss  CUBITT,     M  The  Wolf,"  by  Mr  Smith, 
A  favourite  Ballad,  by  Madame  VESTRIS,  ' 
"  First  vid  de  Grace  Extraordinaire/'  by  Mr  JOHN  REEVE, 
A  Comic  Song,  bv  Mr  W.  H.  WILLIAMS, 
Song,  "  My  Henry  is  gone/'  (Sir  J.  Stevenson)  Master   EDMONDS, 
A  Pas  De  Deux,  by  Mr  &  Mrs  NOBLE. 

To  cnnclude  with,  (1st  time  at  this  Theatre)  the  Melo-drama  of 

The  Miller's  Maid. 

The  Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Giles,  Mr  SHERWIN, 
George,  Mr  BROWNE,      Matty  Marvellous,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Old  Granger,  Mr  GATTIE,     Gamekeeper,  Mr  WEBSTER, 
Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Plighe,  Miss  S.  BOOTH. 

To-morrow,    Simpson  &  Co.  with  the  Falls  of  Clyde,  &c. 


C|)t atie  Eo»al  digits!)  #pcra=^ou6f . 


This  Evening,  the  Musical  Drama  of 

Guy  Mannering ; 

Or,  the  GYPSEY's  PROPHECY. 

Colonel  Mannering,  Mr  POWER, 

(Henry  Bertram,  Mr  BRAHAM,  his  1st  appearance  on  this  stage) 

who  will  introduce  the  Echo  Duet,  (from  the  Americans) 

"JVow  Hope,  JVow  Fear,"  with  Miss  Povey.  "The  Death  o/JVelson.1' 

The  favorite  Melody  from  Moore,  fy  Bruce' s  Address  to  his  Army, 

-( Scots,  wha'  ha'e  wi'  Wallace  bled  V* 

Dominie  Sampson,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Sebastian,  Mr  VVALCOT, 
Dandie  Dinmont,  Mr  RAYNER,     Dirk  Hateraick,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Gilbert  Glossin,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,  Gabriel,  Mi H.  PHILLIPS, 

Baillie   Mucklethrift,  Mr  A1INTON,     Farmer  Flail,  Mr  HOOPER, 

Franco,  Master  BODEN,     Jock  Jabos,  Mr  FRANCIS, 

Lacy  Bertram,  Miss  NOEL, 

(From  the  Bath  Theatre,  her  1st  appearance  in  London) 

who  will  introduce  "  Home,  Sweet  Home  /"  8f  "  if  hen  in  Disgrase.'* 

Julia  Mannering,  Miss  POVEY, 

Mrs  Mac  Candlish,  Mrs  GROVE,     Flora,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Meg  Mcrrilies,  Mrs  EGERTON, 

{Who  is  expressly  engaged  to  perform  this  Character) 

Gypscy  Girls,  Miss   HOL'DAWAY,    Miss  SOUTHWELL,  &c.  &c. 

To  conclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 


slant! ; 


Ourang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  IslasdJ  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puckerchecks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDi, 

FOREIGNERS. 
Azim,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BO  DUN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1. — The  Loadstone  Rock— Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3- — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Coupt 
of  the  Kins  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5.— Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  S.  Lodging  House  and 
Doetor's  Shop.— 9.  lnsi;le  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood.— 11.  Landscape,— 12 
MagciP.cient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

To-morrow,  The  Devil's  Bridge,  with  the  Pantomime. 


THE 


Whcati  teal  tiMtaterbn* ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play.     * 

'*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

AV  817  Tuesday,  July  13,  1824.  Price  Id. 

Co  Dent  (SatD.cn  Ctjcatte. 

Mr.  C.  Kemele  and  Miss  F.-H.  Kelly  acted  Romeo  and  Juliet, 
last  night,  with  their  usual  excellence,  Presumption  has  succeeded 
here  in  an  uncommon  degree  ;  although  we  think  modesty  is  as  pre- 
valent in  this  theatre  as  any  one.  This  evening  Mr.  Taylor's  Benefit. 

Miss  Beaumont's  Farewell. — It  is  with  mixed  feelings  of  regret 
and  pleasure,  that  we  find  the  young,  and  amiahle,  and  lovely  Miss 
Beaumont,  after  a  short  theatrical  career,  about  to  quit  the  stage 
for  ever.  Our  regret  is  caused  by  so  soon  losing  a  most  pleasing  and 
rising  actress  ;  our  pleasure  arises  from  the  conception  that  some  event 
(honorable  to  herself)  of  a  nature  calculated  to  render  her  independent 
of  the  labours  of  a  professional  life,  is  about  to  take  place,  if  it  has 
not  already  happened,  We  are  convinced  that  nothing  but  excellent 
motives  have  led  to  this  unlooked  for  circumstance  ;  and  we  shall,  and 
every  one  who  has  learned  Miss  Beaumont's  character,  will,  we  are 
sure,  ever  be  happy  to  hear  of  the  private  comfort  and  happiness  of  a 
young  lady  whose  early  display  of  talent  was  devoted  to  the  most  vir- 
tuous purposes  that  nature  could  prompt. 

SDrurn  Stane  Cfpatrr. 

The  Family  of  the  late  Mr.  Oxberry  had  a  good  house  last  night. 

J^apniar&ct  €fjcatrc* 

A  full  house,  and  much  amusement  last  night. — This  evening  we 
have  Love  Laughs  at  Locksmiths,  Exchange  no  Robbery,  &c. 

Last  night  was  one  of  the  most  distinguished  of  any  for  manv 
seasons  at  this  theatre.  The  Opera  of  Guy  JUannering  was  repre- 
sented in  as  excellent  a  style  as  ever  it  was  at  either  of  the  national 
theatres  ;  and  when  we  say  that  Mr.  Br  a  ham  was  there  a3  Henry 
Bertram,  Miss  Povey,  as  Julia  Mannering,  Mr.  Rayner.  as  Dandie 
Dinmont.  and  Mrs.  Ecerton,  as  Meg  JJerrilies,  we.  only  speak  of 
well  known  first-rate  talent  ;  but  there  Vis  the  debut  of  a  Miss  Noel, 
who  has  for  some  tim^  been  most  justly  a  great  favorite  at  Bath.  She 
appeared  as  Miss  Bertram,  and  made  a  highly  favorable  impression 
on  a  very  impartial  audience.  She  is  in  fact  a  sweet  singer,  very  much 
in  the  style  of  Miss  M.  Tree,  some  of  whose  celebrated  songs  she 
gave  with  the  very  best  effect,  and  had  several  warm  and  justly  me- 
rited encores.  She  has  an  interesting  figure  and  countenance  ;  and 
altogether  we  think  her  a  decided  valuable  acquisition  to  this  theatre, 
Mr.  Power  acted  Col  Mannering  admirably  ;  and  Mr.  Tayleure's 
Dominie  Sampson  was  of  a  nature  to  raise  him  in  the  opinion  of  the 
public.  As  to  Mrs.  Egerton,  she  is  without  doubt,  the  best  M«* 
JKemlies  on  the  stage.—All  were  most  favorably  received, 


Cf)eatte  ftopal,  Brut;  iUne. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

IMPSON  &  CO 


Mr  Peter  Simpson,  Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  Bromley,  Mr  BROWNE,  Foster,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Mrs  Simpson,  (1st  time)  Mrs  H.  HUGHES, 

Mrs  Bromley,    Mrs   W.  WEST, 

Mademoiselle  La  Trappe,   Mrs  ORGER, 

Mrs  Fitzallen,  Miss  SM1THSON. 

In  the  course  of  the  E*fniag,  Madame  CATALANI  will  Sing, 

Grand  Aria,  La  Tu  Fcdrai,     Violin  Obligate  Mr  COOKE, 

Cavatina  &  Po]&cca ,  Se  J)Jdi  Turbo,  (Ciancbettini)  Rode's  Variations, 

and  Two  Verses  of  "  RULE  BRITANNIA." 


After  which,  the  Melo  Drama  of 

The  Falls  of  Clyde* 

General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,     Kenmiire,  Mr  PEN1  LEY, 

Farmer  Enfield,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Edward  Enfield,  Mr  A  RCHER, 

Donald,  Mr  SHERWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Lindley.  Mr  G.SMITH,  Evan,  Mr  WEBSTER,  Gabriel,  Mr  POVEY 

Derncleugh,  Mr  HARROLD,     Allen,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Stecnic,  Mr  READ,    Gelletley,  Mr  RANDALL, 

Serjeant.  Mr  HOWELL,     Peter,  Mr  SHERIFF, 

Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 

Janet;  Mrs  WILLMOTT,     Jessy,  Miss  CARR, 

To  conclude  with  a  sew  Melo-Drama,  called, 

The  lievoit  of  the  Greeks.  ' 

The  Characters  by, Mr  PENLEY,  Mr  ARCHER,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Mr  HARROLD,      Mr  BLANCHARD,       Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  KNIG HT,     Mr  YOUNGE, 

Mr  MERCER,      Mr  G.  SMITH,     Mr  WEBSTER, 

Mi  ss  S.  BOOT     Miss  SMITHSON.  and  Mis  ORGER. 

In  Act  II.— A  GRAND  BALLET. 

By  Mr  &  Mrs  OSCAR  BYRNE,     Air  &  Mrs  NOBLE 

To-morrow.  Two  Wives,  with  the  Liar,  &c 


Q^The  WelUy  Amphitheatre  y  and  Vauoehall,  were  crowded  last  night. 
The  Surrey  Opened  last  night  under  a  new  Management. 

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Mr.  C.  TAYLOR'S  NIGHT. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 


JLdl^* 


PeregriW,  Mr  COOPER,     Dan,  Mr  TAYLOR, 

Hon.  Mr  Sliuffleton,   Mr  JONES, 

Sir-Bimou  liochdale,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Frank  Rochdale,  Mr  BAKER,     Simon,  Mr  EVANS, 
Jub  lliorii berry,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Earl  Fitzbalaam,  Mr  Ctaremont,      Robert,  Mr  Heath , 

Dennis  Bruli?rn«lderv,  Mr  CONNOR. 

MrPennvmaii,  Mr  LOUIS,  "John  Burr,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Williams,  Mr  M EARS,     John.  Mr  HENRY, 

Ladv  Caroline  Bravmore,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Mary  Tbornberrv,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Brul-rudderv;  Mrs  DAVENPORT. 

With  the  ORIGINAL  EPILOGUE, 

Of  the  Birth,  Christening,  Parentage,  and  other 
Family  Misfortunes  of  Dennis  Brulgruddery. 

Mr  PHILLIPS  will  accompany  Himself  on  the  Piano 

Forte  in  a  At}w  Bacchanalian  Song. 

Sweet  Home,  &    We're  a  A'oddin,    by  Master  SMITH, 

The  Glee  of  "  Mynheer  Pan  Dunk.'' 
By  Mess  PYNE    TAYLOR,  and  PHILLIPS, 

Drouet's  Variations  to  4i  God  Save  the  King," 

By  Master  BIRCH,  {A Boy  only  Twelve  years  old) 
After  which,  the  Rornauce  of 

PRESUMPTION  ! 

Frankenstein,  Mi  BliNNETT,     Clerval,  Mr  HORREBOW, 
De  Lacey,  (a  banished  Gentleman)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Felix  De  Lacey,  (his  Sou)  Mr  DURUSET,     Fritz,  Mr  KEELEY, 
William.  Master  BODEN,     Hammerpan,  Mr  EVANS, 

( )  j\Tr  T.  P.  COOKE.  Tanskin,  Mr  LEY,  Gipsey,  Mr  Tinney 

Elizabeth,  Miss  HENRY,     Madame  Ninon,  Miss  JONES, 
Agatha  de  Lacey,  Miss  LOVE,     Safie,  (Aribian  Girl,)  Miss  BODEN 

To-morrow,  The  Comedy  of  Errors,  with  The  Irish  Widow,  &  Ellen 
Rosenberg,  Miss  BEAUMONT's  Farewell  Dexefit. 


MP  X 


WA)t  ati  ■?  ftsjjal  digits!;  $pera=^ousr. 


This  Evening,  the  Musical  Drama  of 


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Baron  Torahli,   Mr  C.  F.  YOUNG, 

Count  Belino,  Mr  BRAHAM,  who  will  sing 

Qaeen  Mary's  Lamentation. 

Marcelli,   Mr  BENNETT,  (from  C.  Garden  Theatre) 

Fetro,  (I st  time)  Mr  KEELEY, 
Publico,  MrT.  P.  COOKE,  Antonio,  Mr  MINTON, 

Paolo,  Mr  PERKINS,     Julio,  Miss  R.  BODEN, 

First  Officer,    Mr  Francis,      2nd  Officer,   Mr  Walcot, 

Florian,  Mr  H   PHILIPS,     Herald,   Mr  LODGE, 

Countess  Rosnlvina,  Miss  NOEL,   who  will  sing 
''  Rest.  Warrior  Rest — 4  Hours  of  Sorrow' — (Rossini) 

And  u  Rest  Tiike,  Child." — [Bishop] 
Claudine,  Miss  POYEY,     Lauretta,   Miss  KELLY. 

In  the  Last  Scene, 

The  Explosion  of  a  Magazine,  and 

DESTRUCTION  OF  THE  DEVIL's  BRIDGE. 


To  conclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 


Ifcl 


Mm 


Ourang  Outanir,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey 'Islaudji  Mr  J.  COOPKR, 

Pucker  cheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,   (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALD1, 

FOREIGNERS. 
Aziin,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BODKN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1, — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Ship-wreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  Kins  of  Monkey  Island.  4.— Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging- House  and 
Doctor's  Shop.— 9.  l-oside  of  Doctor's  House.— 10.  Wood.— 1L  Landscape,— 12 
Magcificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

To-morrow,  Love   in   a   Village,    Hawthorn,  Mr.  Braham,    Rosetta/ 
Miss  Harvey,  Madge,  Miss  Kelly,  with  the  Pantomime, 


THE 

VftiAtncal  4M>£irbei* ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

11  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

A;   818  Wednesday^ Jidyll,  \S24.  Price  Id. 

Ccuent  <£3arfcen  Ctjcatre. 

Mr.  Tavlor  had  his  Benefit  last  night. — There  was  a  good  house. 
Miss  Beaumont,  it  will  be  seen,  bids  adieu  this  evening  to  the  stage. 
This  interesting  young  lady  highly  deserves  the  last  tribute  of  respect 
and  favor  of  the  public.  We  hear  she  is  about  to  be  married  to  a 
Mr.  Owen,  a  gentleman  of  private  worth,  and  good  property. 

<£ngli£f)  Opcra^oiufc 

In  the  musical  drama  of  The  Devil's  Bridge,  Mr.  Braham  made 
his  second  appearance  here  this  season,  in  his  favorite  character  of 
Count  Belino,  and  finely  executed  the  airs  allotted  to  him.  Bliss 
Noel,  also  on  this  occasion,  was  seen  for  the  second  time  by  a  London 
audience,  and  charmingly  acquitted  herself  iw  the  part  of  Rosalvina. 
Miss  Kelly  played  Lauretta  excellently  ;  and  Miss  Povev  as  Claudine, 
sang  very  pleasingly.  Mr.  Bennett,  from  Covent  Garden,  acted 
Marcelli,  but  surely  this  is  not  the  line  of  character  for  which  he  is 
best  qualified. — The  new  Pantomime  followed  and  amused  highly. 

$?apmarftet  Cfjeatre. 

The  performances  of  last  night,  gave  infinite  delight  to  a  numerous 
audience.  We  regret  that  until  after  the  closing  of  the  winter  thea- 
tres, we  cannot  say  every  thing  we  wish  of  these  summer  theatres — 
but  all  in  good  time.  Acted  here  to-night,  Sweethearts  and  Wives, 
Two  Strings  to  your  Bow,  with  Rosina. 

SDrun*  Sane  -Zhtattt. 

Madame  Catalani's  airs  were  resorted  to  last  night  pretty  nu- 
merously. We  did  not  ascertain  the  temperature  of  the  theatre,  but 
imagine  it  must  have  been  at  fever  heat  by  Fahrenheit.  A  sister  of 
Miss  Paton's  is  to  appear  here  to-morrow  as  Letitia  Hardy. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

My  dear  Observer— -You  are  too  much  of  an  optimist. — In  the 
theatrical  trorld  whatever  is — is  not  right.  Could  there  be  a  stronger 
instance  of  this,  than  for  an  actor  to  have  the  assurance  to  invent  a 
cock  and  bull  story  about,  his  pocket  being  picked  of  benefit-tickets, 
merely  to  prevent  some  poor  devils  of  tradesmen  from  selling  the 
tickets  they  had  taken  in  exchange  for  their  butter  or  bacon,  for 
whatever  they  can  get  instead  of  losing  the  whole  amount.  Every 
body  knows  that  a  Benefit  is  seldom  any  thing  but  a  meeting  of  cre- 
ditors ;  and  I  must  say,  therefore,  this  trickery  is  most  unfair;  and 
if  I  see  any  more  of  it,  the  offenders  may  rely  upon  being  shewn  up. 

July  13.  Your's,  as  you  deserve, 

JOHN  BROWN, 


Cfjeatre  3&opi  Brut^  Plane 

This  Evening,  the  Farce  of 

TWO  WIYES. 


Sir  William  Prune.  Mr  HUGHKS,  Hon.  Mr  Trimmer,  Mr  MERCER 

Flank,  (Valet  to  Sir  William) Mr  HARLEY, 

Alias  Captain  Bounce Mr  HARLEY* 

Alias  Lawyer-Johnson,, Mr  HaRLEy! 

Alias  Humphrey  Clod Mr  HARLEY,' 

Hon.  Mrs  Trimmer,  Miss  CCJBITT,     La.ly  Prune,  Mrs  WILLMO TT 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening,  Madame  CATALAN! 

will  Sing  Grand  Scena  ed  Aria, 

11  Frenar  vorrei  le  tag  rime."  from  *  Serniramide/ 

Grand  Aria.  4  JVonpiu  Andai' 
Air,  with  Variations,  '  Nel  cor  piu/  pHope  told  a 

flatting  Tale'} 
and  Two  Verses  of  €<  GOD  SAVE  THE  KING." 

After  which  the  Comedy  of 

THE  OAK. 

Young  Wilding,  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Papillion,  Mr  GATTIE,  Old  Wilding.  Mr  POWLEL 

Sir  James  Elliott,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Miss  Grantham,  MrsORGER, 

Miss  Godfrey,    Miss  SMITHSON, 

Kitty,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

■  ■  i        

To  conclude  with  ft  new  Melo-Drama,  called, 

The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks. 

The  Characters  by  Mr  PENLEY,'  Mr  ARC  HER,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Mr  HARROLD,      Mr  BLANCHARD,       Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  KNIGHT.     Mr  YOUNGE, 

Mr  MERCER,      Mr  G.  SMITH,     Mr  WEBSTER, 

Miss  S.  BOOTH     Miss  SMITHSON,  and  Mrs  ORGER. 

In  Act  II.— A  GRAND  BALLET. 

By  Mr  &  Mrs  OSCAR  BYRNE,     Mr  &  Mrs  NOBLE 


--■*- 


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'Ctjeatre  ^cpLj&rtmU  ^arisen. 

Miss  Beaumont's  Farewell  Benefit. 


This  Evening  Shakspeare's 


Comedy  o 


Solinua,  Duke  of  Epfiesus,  Mr  EGERTON,    ffig&m,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Antipholis  of  Ephesus,   Mr  DURUSET,     (hares,  Mr  BAKER, 
Antipholis  of  Syracuse,  Mr  COOPER,     Angelo,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Dromio  of  Ephesus,  Mr  W.  EAEREN,     Ceremon,  Mr  PYNE, 

Dromio  of  Syracuse,  Mr  BLANCHAR0,     Dr.  Pinch,  Mr  BARNES, 

Balthazar,  Mr  J  AY  LOR,     Ctesiphon,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

The  Abbess,  Mrs   FAUCIT,     Adriana.  Bliss  I1AMMERSLEY, 

Lnciana,  Bliss  BEAUMONT,  {being  her  last  appearance  on  any  stage) 

Lesbia,  Miss  Henry,  Herniia,  Mrs  Boyle,  Maid,  Bliss  Barnett. 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening  the  folloning  Sengs  ; — 
Song — *  It  was  a  lover  and  his  lass.' — As  You  Like  If. 
Song — *  Beauty's  valuation.' — bonnet&. 
Glee — '  Blow,  blow  thou  wintry  wiud.' — As  You  Like  It. 
Song—'  Sing  willow.'— Othello. 

Duet — '  Tell  rue,  where  is  Fancy  bred. '—Merchant  of  Venice. 
Glee — 'Under  the  greenwood  tree.' — Ab  You  Like  It. 
Song — '  Come  live  with  me  and  be  my  love.' — >foems. 
Song — '  Love's  Loss.' — Sonnets. 

Quartetto — '  What  shall  he  have  that  kill'd  tho  deer.' — As  You  Like  It. 
Duet — 'As  it  fell  upon  day.' — Sonnets. 

Sestetto  &  Chorus  —  '  Come  thou  monarch  of  the  vine.'.  .  ^ut.  &Cleopatr  a. 
Song — '  O  how  the  spring  of  love.' — Two  Gentlemen  of  Verona. 
Song — *  Lo  !  here  the  gentle  lark.' — Venus  an!  Adonis. 
Finale — 'Honour,  riches,' — Tempest,  and  Midsummer  Night's  Dream. 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

Miss  Beaumont  will  take  her  respectful  Leave  of  the  Public 

After  which,  (compressed  into  one  act)  the  Farce  of 

The  Irish 

Kecksey,  Mr  W.  FAUREN,     Bates,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Sir  Patrick  O'Neale,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Thomas,  Mr  AT  KIN,     Nephew,  Mr  BAKER, 

The  Widow  Brady,  by  A  LADY,  (Jeer  2nd  appearance  on^any  Htage) 

To  Conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of 

ELLA  ROSENBERG. 

The  Elector,  Mr  EGERTON,     Col.  Mountfort,  Mr  BAKER, 

Rosenberg,  Mr  COOPER,     Storm,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Flutterman,  Mr  MEADOWS,     Officer,  MrMears,  Soldier,  Mr  Le- 

Commander  of  the  Guard,  Mr  Horrebow,     Stephan,  Mr  Evans, 

Christisn,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Ruilcrmaii,  Mrs  PEARCE. 

Ella  Rosenberg,  Miss  LACY. 

To-morrow,  The  School  for  Scandal,  with  The  Padlock,  &c.  for  t\t€ 
Benefit  o(  Meesrs.  J.  Isaacs  and  Claremont. 


Cfjr  att  e  Eopal  English  #jpera^ousf . 

This  Evening  the  Opera  •£ 

Love  in  a  Village. 

Sir  William  Meadows,  Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Justice  Woodcock,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Young-  Meadows,  Mr  PHILLIPS,  who  will  introduce 

"  The  Blooming  Rose  "  and,  "Sigh  notfr  Love" 

Hawthorn,  Mr  BRAHAM,  who  will 'introduce 

"  Friend  of  My  Soul,  this  Goblet  Sip," 

and  the  Duet  with  Miss  Harvey,  "  When  thy  Bosom" 

Hod-e,  Mr  RAYNER, 
Eustace,  Mr  BROADHURST,  who  will  introduce 
"  Believe  me  if  all  those  endearing  young  charms'9 
losetta,  [1st  time]  Miss  HARVEY,  who  will  sing, 

A  Duet  with  Mr  Braham, 
Duet,  '•  Together  let  us  range/'  with  Mr  Phillips, 

Deborah  Woodcock,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Madge,  Miss  KELLY,     Lucinda,  Miss  POVEY, 

In  Act  I.  THE  STATUE  PAIR  &  RUSTIC  DANCE 

otman,  IVTr  FRANCIS,  Carter,  Mr  LODfiE,    Cook,  Mr  MINTON, 
Housemaid,  MUs  BODEN,     Country  Girl,  Mrs  W.  BENNETT. 


iie  Monkey  Isla 


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To  conclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 

© 

Ourang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island^  Mr  J.  COOPER, 
uckercheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 
General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

FOREIGNERS. 
Aziin,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  MrELLAR,- 
Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed,  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BOD  UN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storra  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  9 — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Coooa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
'  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadsta'nrs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging  Hojuse  and 
doctor's  Shop.— 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — &).  Wood. — 11.  Landscape, —  IS 
Magnificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker]  , 

Te-morrotr,  Military  Tacties,  the  Maid  &  Magpie,  and  Presumption, 


THE 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  819  Thursday,  July  15,1824.  Price  Id. 

Cotant  <*5arDcn  €fteatre* 

The  performance  at  this  house  last  night  was  for  the  benefit  of 
Miss  Beaumont.  We  understand  the  house  was  full,  and  that  Miss 
Beaumont  was  favorably  received.  The  British  Press  of  this  morn- 
ing, says — "  Mrs. Miller  appeared  for  the  second  time  as  the  Widow 
Brady ;  and  the  spirit  with  which  she  sustained  the  character  fully 
justify  the  remarks  we  made  on  her  debut.  Her  manner  reminded  ns 
very  much  of  Mrs.  Jordan  ;  indeed  we  think  she  comes  nearer  to  her 
than  any  one  now  on  the  stage.  Mrs.  Miller  could  not  have  a  better 
model.  Miss  Lacy  was  exceedingly  affecting  as  Ella  Rosenberg.  Wo 
have  never  seen  the  part  better  acted  ;  and  the  audience  testified  their 
feeling  of  it  by  the  applause  which  they  bestowed. " 

Miss  Harvey  appeared  last  night  as  Rosetta,  in  the  Opera  of  Love 
hi  a  Village.  She  fully  sustained  the  reputation  she  had  acquited  by 
her  foimer  performance  of  Rosina.  In  the  duets  with  Mr.  Braham, 
and  "  Together  let  us  range  the  fields*'  with  Mr.  Philipps,  she  evinced 
a  sedulously-cultivated  taste,  and  displayed  a  brilliancy  of  tones  ex- 
ceedingly pleasing  and  powerful.  Mr.  Philipps  sang  with  much  spirit 
and  effect :  he  was  warmly  applauded  in  the  "  Blooming  Rose,"  which 
is  a  beautiful  piece  of  composition,  musical  as  well  as  poetical.  Mr. 
Braham  sang  as  usual  with  much  unrivalled  excellence. 

J^apmarftet  GLfytattc. 

The  pieces  performed  at  this  Theatre,  last  night,  were  highly  a- 
musing.  In  Rosina,  a  Young  lady,  made  her  second  appearance,  as 
the  facinating  heroine  of  this  pretty  musical  entertainment,  and  wa« 
again  very  favorably  received.  This  evening  She  Stoops  to  Conquer, 
%Mrs.  Smith,  and  Simpson  and  Co. 

jbrurp  lane  €ljcatrc. 

The  performances  of  last  night,  were  Tivo  Wives,  Madame  Ca- 
talani's  singing,   The  Liar,  and  The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks. 

Sadler's  Wells — The  performances  of  The  Ravois  of  Orleans,  and 
Abdellac  the  Terrific  !  draw  numerous  and  fashionable  audiences. 

A  NEW  TRAGEDY.— Although  Covent  Garden  Theatre  closes  its  season 
on  Saturday  the  17th  instant,  yet  it  is,  we  hear,  to  he  re-opened  on  the  follow- 
ing Monday,  for  the  express  purpos  e  of  presenting  for  the  first  time,  anew 
Tragedy,  which  is,  we  understand,  from  the  pen  of  a  gentleman  of  known 
literary  talent :  and,  further,  we  learn  that  Mr.  H.  Johnson  is  to  appear  in 
this  piece  in  a  principal  character.  Public  curiosity  is  in  no  small  degree  ex- 
cited by  an  event  so  uncommon,  as  an  author  appealing  to  an  audience  in  favor 
of  his  muse,  at  so  unusual  a  period,  and  at  one  of  our  national  theatres. 

A  Report  has  reached  this  office  that  Mr.  Kean  has  broke  a  blood-vessel,  but 
where  or  he-w  we  have  not  vet  heard. 


Cfjeatre  Eopl,  Mxwy  %.mt 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of  The 

Belle's  Stratagem 


Doricourt,  Mr  ELLISTON,    Old  Hardy,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Sir  George  Touchwood,  Mr  ARCHER,    Flutter,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Seville,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Courtall,  Mr  MERCER, 

Silvertongue,  Mr  HUGHES,     Mountebank,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Dick,  Mr  WEBSTER,     Gibson,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Servant  to  Sir  George,  Mr  T.  Browne, 
Gentlemen,  Messrs.  Harrold,  Howell  and  Gibbon, 

Letitia  Hardy,  Miss  L.  PA'I'ON,  (her  1st  appearance  on  this  Stage) 
Miss  Ogle,  Miss  CARR,     Kitty  Willis,  Miss  GREEN, 
Mrs  Racket,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Lady  Touchwood,  Mrs  ORGER, 

In  Act  4,  A  MASQUERADE,  in  which  Mr  Noble  will  dance  the 
MINUET  DE  LA  COUR  with  Miss  L.  Paton. 


»  In  the  eoursc  of  the  Evening,  Madame  CAALANI  will  Sing, 

Aria,  ■  Elena?  Aria,  '  Ombra  Adorata,'  Air  with  Variations, '  Pietosa 
a'  miei  Lamenti/  &  Two  Verses  of  '  RULE  BRITANNIA: 

To  conclude  with  a  Melo-Drama,  called, 

The  Miller's  Mai 

Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE,  Giles,  Mr  SHERWIN,  George,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Game-keeper,  Mr  WEBSTER,     James,  Mr  D.  SMITH, 

Matty  Marvellous,  Mr  HARLEY,     Old  Grander,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Phoebe,  Miss  S.  BOOTH. 

To-morrow,  a  favorite  Comedy,  &c. 


EXHIBITIONS 
Mill  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  NeedU-WorJc— LeiceBte-r-squwe. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Naturorama — Consisting  of   17  interesting  Views  ;  among  which  the  House 

of  Joan  of  Are,  is  remarkably  well  imitated  and  executed— 28,    New  Bond 

Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 
Marshall's  Perestriphic  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 

and  Waterloo :  every  day  and  evening,  accompanied  by  a  full  military  band — 

Spring  Gardens. 
Finn.s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying  the 

whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Diorama— Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 

Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 
Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions   of   Ancient   and  Modern   Mexico,    presenting 

unique,    rare,  and  interesting  collection  or  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  op  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


an  ii     i  — — — — — — — — m 

Mess.  J*  Isaacs  &  Claremont's  Night. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of  The 

School  for  Scandal* 

Sir  Peter  Teazle,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Careless.  Mr  BAKER,   Crablree,  MrBLANCHARD, 

Sir  Oliver  Surface,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Moses,  MrKEELEY,     Snake,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Sir   Benjamin   Backbite,    Mr  JONES, 

Joseph  Surface,  Mr  BENNETT, 

Charles  Surface,    Mr.  C.  K  E  M  B  L  E, 

Trip,  MrHORREBOW, 

Mrs  Candour,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Maid,  Miss  BODEN, 

Lady  Teazle,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Lady  Sneerwell,  Mrs  VINING,  Maria,  Miss  LOVE. 

In  Act  III.  A  SONG  by  Mr  TAYLOR. 

"Ah!  what  is  more  dear"  Miss  LOVE. 
The  Robins  Petition,  Master  LONG  HURST, 

A  favorite  Song,  Miss  DUNN, 

Lo!  here  the  Gentle  Lark,  <$*  Say,  little  foolish. 

by  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

The  flowers  that  bloom,  Mr  DURUSET, 

The  Sapling  Oak,  (by  desire)  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Dear  heart,  what  a  terrible  life,  &  Let  me,  when  my  heart 

is  sinking,  by  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Thoughts  to  counsel,  8>  By  some  I  am  Told,  Mr  J.  Isaacs. 

Drouet's  Variations  to  "  God  Save  the  King-/' 

By  Master  BIRCH,  {A Boy  only  Twelve  years  old) 
To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

THE  PADLOCK. 

Mungo,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Don  Diego,  Mr  J  ISAACS,  Leander,  Mr  DURUSET 

Scholars,  Messrs.  Mears  and  Henry, 

Leonora,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY, 

Ursula,  Mrs  DAVENPORT. 

——^— ■ ■■— |  LI  I  ii  -  , 

,     Tc-mcrrow,  The  School  of  Reform,  &c. 


€  f)f  atie  Eoyal  CngltsI)  $peva=  blouse. 


This  Evening  a  new  Burletta,  entitled 

Military  Tactics. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr.  BARTLEY,    Mr  POWER.    Mr  PEARMAN, 
Mi  WRENCH,     Mr  BOWMAN, 

Miss  POVEY. 


After  which,  the  Melo-drama  of 

The  If  aid  &  Magpie, 

Or,  Which  is  the  Thief? 

Gerard,  Mr  BARTLEY,    The  Justice,  Mr  G HOVE, 

Francceur,  Mr  PERKINS,     Everaid,  Mr  C.  F.  YOUNG, 

Blaisot,  Mr  POWER,     Bertrand,  Mr  SALTER, 

Isaac,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Dennis,  Mr  Minton,     Durutete,  Mr  Walcot,     Sentinel,  Mr.  Sanders 

Annette,  Miss  KELLY, 
Mrs  Gerard,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Romance  of 

RESUMPTION  1 

Or,  the  Fate  of  Frankenstein. 

Frankenstein,  Mr  BENNETT, 

De  Lacey,  (a  banished  Gentleman)  Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

*Vlix  De  Lacey,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Fritz,  Mr:  KEELEY, 

Clerval,  Mr  J.  BLAND, 

William,  Master  BODEN,     Hammerpan,  Mr  SALTER, 

Tanskin,Mr  MINTON,  Guide,  Mr  Walcot,  Gipsey,  Mr  H.  Phillips, 

( )  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Elizabeth,  Miss  HENRY,     Agatha  de  Lacey,  Miss  CA.RR, 
Safie,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Madame  Ninon,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT. 


To-morrow,  The  Barber  of  Seville,  with  the  new  Pantomime. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exeter-change,  Htvaad. 
AH  Communication*  mii3t  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  abore. 


THE 

fteaittcait  ®t>js»ei1icr ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

'No.  820  Friday,  July  16,  1824.  Price  \d. 

Cogent  harden  €t)eatre. 

Mr.  Claremont  and  Mr.  J.  Isaacs,  had  a  numerous  attendance 
last  night  at  their  Benefit. 

The  following  article  was  written  for  yesterday's  number,  but  did 
not  arrive  in  time  at  the  office. — Miss  Beaumont's  "  Farewell  Benefit" 
took  place  last  night,  (Wednesday)  and  was  attended  by  a  most  nu- 
merous and  genteel  audience.  This  young  lady  has  had  but  a  short 
theatrical  career  ;  and  the  excellent  manner  in  which  she  gave  the 
songs  and  acted  the  part  of  Luciana,  in  The  Comedy  of  Errors, 
which  character  she  supported  for  the  first  time,  shewed  what  we 
might  have  expected  from  her  future  performances,  had  she  remained 
on  the  stage.  She  has  now  retired  to  private  life,  where  we  wish  her 
virtues  as  amply  rewarded  as  her  lite  professional  qualities  would 
have  been  had  she  continued  in  her  public  ^sphere  She  bade  adieu  in 
an  interesting  manner,  and  the  audience  appeared  to  feel  regret  on 
the  occasion  ;  for  by  her  retirement,  Coven t  Garden  Theatre  has  lost 
one  of  its  most  pleasing  ornaments. 

We  understand,  from  the  best  authority,  that  the  author  of  the 
new  Tragedy  forthcoming  at  Covent-garden  theatre  on  Monday  next, 
is  Mr.  Penn,  the  lineal  descendant  from  the  celebrated  individul  who 
settled  the  province  in  America  called  Pennsylvania. 

Military  Tactics,  The  Maid  and  the  Magpie,  and  Presumption, 
were  the  entertainments,  and  in  the  course  of  the  evening  there  was  a 
crowded  houpe.  The  first  piece  went  off  very  pleasantly :  and  in  the 
next  one  Miss  Kellx,  as  Annette,  again  gave  the  most  interesting 
effect  to  the  character.  Mr.  T.  P.  Cooke,  as  the  terrific  creation  in 
the  latter  piece,  acted  it  with  all  his  usnal  extraordinary  imprcssive- 
ness  in  the  part. 

Der  Freschutz  is  preparing  rapidly  — It  is  much  talked  of. 

This  mirth-promoting  pleasant  theatre,  afforded,  as  usual,  great 
entertainment  to  a  considerable  audience. — Acted  to-rirght,  a  new 
Comedy,  entitled  Married  and  Single,  with  My  Grandmother,  and 
A  Year  in  an  Hour. 

SDrurp  Hane  C^atre. 

Miss  Isabella  Paton  appeared  on  these  boards  for  the  first  time, 
last  night,  as  Letitia  Hardy,  in  the  Comedy  of  The  Belle's  Strata- 
gem. She  acted  with  spirit  and  discrimination,  and  received  a  very 
flattering  reception. 


Ci)tatre  nopal,  ffhttig  Hane. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of  The 

ratagem. ' 

Dorieourt,  Mr  ELLISTON,     Old  Hardy,  Mr  DOVVTON, 

Sir  George  Touchwood,  Mr  ARCHER,     Flutter,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Saville,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Courtall,  Mr  MERCER, 

Silvertongue,  Mr  HUGHES,     Mountebank,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Dick,  Mr  WEBSTER,     Gibson,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Servant  to  Sir  George,  Mr  T.  Browne, 

Gentlemen,  Messrs.  Harrold,  Howell  and  Gibbon, 

Letitia  Hardy,  Miss  L.  PATON,  (her  2nd  appearance  on  this  Stage) 

Miss  Ogle,  Miss  CARR,     Kitty  Willis,  Miss  GREEN, 

Mrs  Racket,  Mrs  HARLOW E,     Lady  Touchwood,  Mrs  ORGER, 

In  Act  4,  A  MASQUERADE,  in  which  Mr  Noble  will  dance  the 

MINUET  DE  LA  COUR  with  Miss  L.  Paton. 


After  which  the  Farce  of 

e  ©©!,!€€ 


• 


Peregrine  Single Mr  ELLISTON! 

Pertinax  Single Mr  ELLISTON  !  ! 

Purcival  Single Mr  ELLISTON  !!  I 

Justice  Touchit,  Mr  GATTIE,     Tippy,  MrWEBSTER, 

Humphrey  Grizzle,  Mr  HARLEY,      Frank,  Mr  W.  H.   WILLIAMS, 

M'Floggin,  Mr  G.  SMITH,     Renard,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Mr  Milford,  Mr  THOMPSON,     Servant,  Mr  POVEY, 

Pinch,  Mr  Hughes,  Cramp,  Mr  Randall,  Waiter,  Mr  Honnor, 

Emily,  Miss  SMITHSON,  Phoebe,  Miss  CARR, 

Taffline,  Miss  CUBITT, 

To-morrow,  the  Hypocrite,  with  Songs  by  Madame  Catalani. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Naturorama— Consisting  of  17  interesting  Views  ;  among  which, the  House 
of  Joan  of  Arc,  is  remarkably  well  imitated  and  executed — 23,  IVew  Bond 
Street,  corner  of  Conduit  Street. 

Mvrshall's  Perestripiiie  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 
and  Waterloo :  every  day  and  evening,  accompanied  by  a  full  military  hand- 
spring Gardens. 

F*nncs  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama— Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Somen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions    of   Aneient   and  Modern    Mexico,    presenting 
unique,    rare,  and  Interesting   collection   of  Curiosities,  and   a   Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of-  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. ^ 

Printed  &  Published  bv  K.  Thom\s,  Denmark-court,  ttxeter-chans>e,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


djeatre  &oj>al,  Cotieut  #ait!cu\ 


Tliis  Evening  the  Comedy  of  The 


School  of  Reform  ; 

Or,  How  to  Mule  a  Husband. 

Lord  Avondale,  Mr  EGERTON, 

General  Tarragon,  Mr  BLANCH ABD, 

Mr  Ferment.  Mr  JONES,     Frederick,  Mr  BAKER, 
Robert  Tyke,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Farmer  Tyke,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Peter,  Mr  EVANS, 

Timothy,  Mr  Mears,     Bailiff,  Mr  Atkins, 

.Jailor,  Mr  Henry,  Thomas,  Mr  Heath, 

Mrs  St.  Clair,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 
Julia,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Ferment,  Mrs  GIBBS, 
Mrs  Nicely,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 
Shela'h,  Mrs  PEARCE. 


a 


To  conclude  with  a   Melo-Drama,  called,  The 

Hunter  of  the  Alps 

Felix,  Mr  JONES,     Rosalvi,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Florio  di  Rosalvi,  Miss  H.  BOON, 

Julio  di  Rosalvi,  Master  BODEN,     Juan, Mr  PYNE, 

Jeroymo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Baptista,  Mr  KEELEY,     Marco,  Mr  EVANS, 
Pietro,  MrTINNEY, 

Helina  di  Rosalvi,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 
Genevieve,    Miss    H  A  M  M  E  R  S  L  E  Y. 


To-morrow,  Much  Ado  about  Nothing,  with  Charles  the  Second. 
(Being  the  last  Night  of  performing  this  Season.) 


€!)eatrei\opal  CuglusI)  #pera^ousc 


This  Evening  the  Opera  of 

yille. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  PHILIPPS, 

In  which  Character  he  will  introduce  the  following  Songs,  Duet,  &c. 

Serenade,  (Mozart)  —  the  Words  &  Arrangement  by  J.  A.  Wade,  Esq 

The  Soldier's  Bride,  arranged  by  Mr  Phillips, 

Pomposo,&  Mock  Italinn  Seena,  (Dibqin)  A  New  Rondeau.  (Phillips) 

Duet,  (Fioravanti)  the  Singing  Lesson,  with  Miss  HARVEY. 

Tallboy,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  BART  LEY,     Figaro,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Fiorello,  Mr  BUOADHURST,     Argus,  Mr  SALTER, 

Notary,  Mr  MINTON,     Officer,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Rosina,  Miss  HAHVEY,    Mareellina,  Miss  IIOLDAWAY. 


To  conclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 


11 


9 

Ourang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island  J  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puckercheeks, (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

FOREIGNERS. 

Azhn,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAtt, 

Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 

by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS.  . 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  Miss  BOD  EN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 

1.— The  Loadstone  Rock— Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  5. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3  —Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4.— Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5.— Interior  of  an 
Inn,— 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  S.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop.— 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House.— 10.  Wood.— 11.  Landscape,— 12 
Magnifieient.  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker]  ' 

To-nioiTOw,  Guy  Mannering,  with  the  new  Pantomime. 


i£g"    is  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 


THE 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

*•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  S2I  Saturday,  July  17,  1824.  Price  Id. 

After  My  Grandmother ,  last  night,  a  new  three  act  Comedy  was 
performed  for  the  first  time,  called  Married  and  Single.  The  whole 
piece  is  full  of  bustle  and  incident;  which  was  well  supported  by  Mr. 
Farrb\t,  Mr.  Cooper,  Mr.  West,  Mr.  Vining,  Mr.  Lee,  Mrs.  0. 
Jones,  Mrs.  Glover,  Mrs.  T.  Hill,  &c.  It  was  announced  for  this 
evening,  by  Mr.  Farren,  without  a  dissenting  voice.  It  is  by  Mr.  Poole. 

€ngli$}  <©prra4pou£e* 

In  The  Barber  of  Seville,  Miss  Harvey  and  Mr.  Philipps  were  as 
successful  as  before  ;  and  the  whole  Opera  gratified  in  a  high  degiee. 

€&hcnt  4Btort>en  €!jeatre. 

This  Theatre  closes  its  season  to-night  with  Much  Ado  about  No- 
thing, and  Charles  the  Second,  the  former  one  of  the  most  success- 
fully acted  Comedies  of  our  immortal  Bud  that  has  been  presented 
here  of  late.  Mr.  C.  Kemble  and  Miss  Chester  shine  eminently  irt 
the  characters  of  Benedick  and  Beatrice,  and  the  other  parts  are  all 
most  ably  sustained.  That  pleasant  new  production,  Charles  the 
Second,  has  proved  very  attractive.  Mr.  Fawcett  will,  of  course, 
deliver  the  usual  Farewell  Address.  Much  has  been  done  in  this 
theatre  for  the  gratification  of  the  public  ;  and  we  can  say  from  our 
own  observation,  that  if  it  has  not  been  an  eminently  successful 
season,  there  have  been  sufficient  indications  of  a  due  appreciation  on 
the  part  of  the  public,  of  the  exertions  made  for  their  entertainment. 

SDrurp  Hane  €!)catre. 

Miss  L.  Paton  repeated  the  character  of  Letitia  Hardy,  in  the 
Comedy  of  The  Belle's  Stratagem,  with  equal  effect  to  that  of  her 
performance  on  the  previous  night.  We  think  very  favorably  of  tbis 
young  lady's  talents  :  she  has  spirit,  and  a  just  understanding  of 
her  author,  and  very  engaging  personal  qualities  :  but  she  retains  a 
little  of  the  northern  accent,  that  should  be  got  rid  of  as  much  as 
possible  to  fit  her  thoroughly  for  the  English  stage.  We  have  uo 
doubt  that  Miss  L.  Paton  will  become  a  favoiite  with  the  public. — 
She  is,  we  believe,  only  17  or  18  years  of  age.  Her  sister,  our  fa- 
vorite vocalist,  resumes  her  statiou  very  shortly  at  the  Haymarket 
Theatre.  There  are  rumours  respecting  this  latter  young  lady's  pri- 
vate conduct,  which  we  should  deeply  lament  were  they  true — but, 
they  are  false,  the  public  may  rely  on  it.  We  have  from  the  very 
commencement  of  Miss  Paton's-  career  down  to  the  present  moment, 
closely  regarded  her  behaviour,  and  we  have  the  best  reason  for  con* 
eluding  that  she  is  in  every  respect  a  young  lady  as  amiable  as  she  ii 
highly  gifted  in  respect  to  talent. 


djeatre  ftopaL  Ccfoent  ©artinu 

Zastf  Night  of  the  Company's  performing  this  Season. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

Much  Ado  about  Nothing. 

Don  Pedro,  Mr  CONNOR, 
Leonato,  Mr  EGERTON,     Antonio,  BARTLEY, 

Count  Claudio,  Mr  MASON, 
Borachio,  Mr  HORREBOW,      Seacoal,  Mr  LEY, 

Dooberrv,  MrBLANCHARD, 
Balthazr,  Mr  DURUSET,     Sexton,  Mr.  ATKINS, 

Benedick,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Friar,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Conrad.  Mr  EVANS, 

Don  John,  Mr  BAKER, 
Verges,  MrKEELEY,     Oatcake,  Mr  BARNES, 

Beatrice,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Ursula,  Mrs  BOYLE/    Margaret,  Miss  HENRY, 

Hero,  Miss  JONES. 

In  Act  2—  A  Masquerade, 

And  Steevens's  Glee  of  "  Sigh  no  more,  Ladies.," 

By  Messrs.  PYNE,  TINNEY,  LONGHURST,  and  Mrs  BOYLE. 
After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second ; 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 

Captain  Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Edward,  flhe  King's  Page)  Mr  DURUSET, 

Ladv  Clara,  Mrs  FAUC1T, 
Mary,  (Copp's  Niece)  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 


Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court,  E^efer-chan^e,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 

Q^r  Tt  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 


Cfjeatre  llopat,  Biuip  S.auc. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  HYPOCRITE. 


Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  HARLEY,     Darnlev,  Mr  PENLEY 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  POWELL, 

Seward,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Tipstaff,  Mr  READ, 

Colonel  Lambert,  Mr  BEOWNE, 

Servants,  Messrs.  SUTTON  and  COLSON, 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

Charlotte,  Mrs.  W.  WEST, 

Young  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs.   ORGFJR, 

Betty,  Miss  CREEN, 

Af'.er  which,  the  Faree  of 


TW 


Or,  a  Hint  to  Husbands. 

Honourable   Mr.  Trimmer,  Mr  MERCER, 
Sir  William  Prune,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Flank,  (Valet  to  Sir  William)  Mr  HARLEY, 
Alias  Captain  Bounce  ....  Mr  HARLEY, 
Alias  Lawyer  Johnson. . .  .  Mr  HARLEY, 
Alias  Humphrey  Clod  ....    Mr  HARLEY, 

Hon.  Mrs  Trimmer,  Miss  CUBITT, 
Lady  Prune,  Miss  GREEN. 

To  conclude  with  a   Melo-Diama,  called 

The  Miller's  Maid. 

The  Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE, 

Giles,  Mr  SHERWIN,     George,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Matty  Marvellous,  Mr.  HARLEY, 

Old  Granger,  Mr  GATT1E, 

Game-keeper,  Mr  Webster,     James,  Mr  D.  Smith, 

Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Phoebe,  [the  Miller's  Maid)  Miss  S.   BOOTH. 


CfKatreftopal  Cnglis!)  (%era?f|ouse. 


This  Evening  the  Opera  of 


Or,  the  GYPSEY's  PMOPI1ECY. 


Colonel  Mannering,  Mr  POWER, 

Henry   Bertram,     Mr.    B  R  A  II  A  M, 

who  will  introduce  the  Echo  Duet,  (from  the  Americans) 

"Arow  Hope,  JVow  Fear,"  with  Miss  Povey.  "The  Death  ofJVelson" 

The  favorite  Melody  from  Moore,  8;  Brace's  Address  to  his  Army, 

"  Scots,  iv ha'  kcgewV  Wallace  bled !" 

Dominie  Sampson,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Sebastian,  Mr  WALCOT, 
Dannie  Dinmont,  Mr  KAYNER,     Dirk  Hateraick,  Mr  T.P.COOKE, 

Gilbert  Glossia,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,  Gabriel,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Baillic    Mucklethvixt,  Mr   MINTON,     Farmer  Flail,  Mr  HOOPER. 

Franco,  Master  BO  DEN,     Jock  Jahos,  Mr  FRANCIS, 

Lucy  Bet  tram,  Miss  NOEL, 
who  will  introduce  n  Home,  Sweet  Home!"  8?  "  If  hen  in  Disgrace." 

Jiflia  Mannerir.T,  Miss  POVEY, 

Mrs  Mac  Candlish,  Mrs  GROVE,     Flora,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Meg  Merrilies,  Mrs  EGERTON, 

(JVho  is  expressly  engaged  to  perform  this  Character) 

Gypscy  Girls,  Miss   HOLDAWAY,    Miss  SOUTHWELL,  &c.  &c. 


To  conclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 


Ourang  Otilang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  Island,)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puekercheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDJ, 

FOREIGNERS. 

Aziin,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Binarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnaped 

by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 

The  Fairy  Pari  Ronoa,  Miss  BODKN,     Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 
1. — The  Loadstone  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
Landscape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3. — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
•f  the  Kin?;  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  an 
tnn, — 6.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — 11.  Landscape, — 12 
Masrmficient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

On  Monday, 'The  Miller's  Maid,  with  the  Pantomime, 


THE 

Sftratrical  Oiteii'bii' ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

Ao.  822  Monday,  July  19,  1824.  Pries  Id. 

The  Opera  of  Gup  Manner  in  g  was  performed  at  this  Theatre,  en 
Saturday  evening.  Miss  Noel  sustained  the  part  of  Lucy  Bertram 
with  moch  talent,  and  was  loudly  and  deservedly  encored  in  the  beau- 
tiful long  "  Home,  Sweet  Home."  The  performance  of  Mrs.  Eobrtox, 
as  Meg  Merrilies,  is  always  excellent  and  effective.  Mr.  Br a ham 
jnng  almost  divinely,  and  was  encored,  in  the  song  that  never  misers 
an  encore,  "  Scots' wha'  ha-'e  wi'  Wallace  bled."  The  amusements  of 
the  evening  gave  very  great  and  general  satisfaction. 

I^apmarfict  €fpatre. 

This  house  was  crowded  on  Saturday  evening  to  see  the  sucacatfnl 
aew  Comedy.  This  evening,  Married  and  Single,  with  Sweethearts 
*nd  Wives. 

2>rut)ti  %m\t  €{)catrr. 

The  Hypocrite,  Two  Wives,  and  The  Millers  Maid,  were  per- 
formed on  Saturday  night  to  a  very  thin  audience. 

Cotont  4I5arbcn  3rgcatre. 

This  Theatre  closed  its  season  on  Saturday  to  a  numerous  audi- 
•ace,  with  Shakspeare's  fine  Comedy  of  Much  Ado  about  JVoViing, 
which  was,  in  general,  admirably  acted,  particularly  in  the  parts  of 
Benedick  and  Beatrice,  by  Mr.  C.  Kemble,  and  Miss  Chester.  Afc 
the  conclusion  of  the  Comedy,  Mr.  Fawcett  appeared,  and  delivered 
the  following  Farewell  Address. 

■'  Ladies  and  Gentlemen — Our  season  closing  with  the  representation*  of 
this  evening,  I  come,  on  the  part  of  th«  Proprietors,  to  ofl\?r  you  their  sincere 
thanks  for  the  distinguished  patronage  with  which  yoa  have  honored  this  The- 
»tr».  The  new  embellishments  I  am  happy  to  a&\, ,  have  given  universal  satis- 
faction. Our  success  iu  the  attempt  to  revive  a  taste  for  comedy  has  answered 
•ur  most  sanguine  expectations,  while  our  efforts  to  give  additional  effect  to  ths 
plays  of  Shakepeare  must,  we  trust,  have  convinced  you  of  our  love  and  renar- 
tion  for  the  greatest  dramatic  poet  that  ever  charmed  or  instructed  mankind. 

"  In  short,  when  I  call  to  your  recellection,  that  we  have,  in  the  course  of 

the  present  season,  produced  thirteen  new  pieces,  besides  many  revivals,  I  truat 

you  will  allow  that  neither  pains  nor  expense  have  been  spared,  to  make  the  en* 

tertainmentg  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre  worthy  of  the  greatest  nation  in  th» 

world. 

44  It  only  remains  to  assure  you,  that  the  vacation  will  be  entirely  devoted  t*> 
your  future  entertainments  and  convenience,  and  that  no  efforts  will  be  spared 
to  ensure  a  continuance  of  your  favour.  And  now,  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  on 
the  part  of  tha  Proprietors,  of  myself,  and  all  the  other  performers,  until  the 
37th  of  September,  I  most  respectfully  bid  you  farewell." 

"J?he  Duke  of  York  patronises  a  performance  here  this  evening, 
wh«n  Mr.  Penn's  Tragedy  of  The  Battle  of  Eddington  is  to  be  acted. 

'faujthall.— There  will  be  a  Magnificent  FsTB~"bere  to-nig^f ,  \&%fr% 
a^r  tf  the  Anniversary  of  His  Majefhf'l  Cororaitfoa, 


%\jtntit  &oi>aJ,  Siuip  Eaiu. 


■ ~~-" — — -"— —  ■ rr~ — nr 


This  Evening  the  Comedy  ©f 

•he  Stoops  to  Conquer. 

Tony  Lumpkin,  (first  time)  Mr  HARLEY, 
Hardcastle,  Mr  DOWTON,  Hastings,  MrPENLEY 

Sir  Charles  Marlow,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Young  Marlow,  Mr  ELLISTON,  Giles,  Mr  Honnor, 

Diggory,  Mr  Hughes.     Roger,  Mr  T.  Brown, 

Landlord,  Mr  G.  Smith,  Jeremy,  MrW.  H.  Williams 

Ralph,  Mr  Randall,  Marlow's  Servant,  Mr  Povey, 

Mrs  Hardcastle,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

Miss  Neville,  Mrs H.  HUGHES,  Maid,  Miss  Green. 

Miss  Hardcastle,  1st  time,  Miss  I.  PATON. 

After  which,  the  Faree  of 

TWO  WIVE 

Or,  a  Hint  to  Husbands. 

Honourable  Mr.  Trimmer,  Mr  MERCER, 
Sir  William  Prune,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Flank,  (Valet  to  Sir  William)  Mr  HARLEY, 

Alias  Captain  Bounce Mr  HARLEY, 

Alias  Lawyer  Johnson Mr  HARLEY, 

Alias  Humphrey  Clod Mr  HAKLEY, 

Hon.  Mrs  Trimmer,  Miss  CUBITT, 
.       Lady  Prune,  Miss  GREEN. 

To  conclude  with  a   Meio-Dnaraa,  called 

The  Falls  of  Clyde. 

General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,     Farmer  tx&ei&Mx  KNIGHT, 

Edward  Enfield,  Mr  ARCHER,     Ksnmure,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Donald,  Mr  bHERWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Lindley,  Mr  G.  Smith,  Evan,  Mr  Webstet,  Derncleugh,  Mr  Harrold, 

Gabriel,  Mr  Povey,     Steenie,  Mr  Read,     Allen,  Mr  Honnor, 
Gelletley,  Mr  Randall,     Serjeant,  Mr  Howell,      Peter,  Mr  Sheriff. 
Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  S.  BOOTH, 
Janet,  Mrs.  WILLMOTT,     Jessy,  Miss  CARR. 

To-morrow,  ftnow  your  Mind,  t>ady  Bel),  Miss  I.  Patox. 


Cijeatre  Hopl,  Cofcgnt&avtom.' 


MMpa^Mia  iiiMiT  in 


Under  the  immediate  Patronage  of  His  Roval 
Highness  THE  DUKE  OF  YORK. 

This  Evening,  an  Historical  Tragedy,  called  The 

Battle  of  JEflcIiiigtiMi 

Or,  Hritish  lAberty. 

Alfred,  (King  of  England)  Mr  BASS, 

Edmund,  (Son  of  Alfred)  Miss  MEARS     Cedric,  Mr  HOUGH, 

Mervin,  (Prince  of  South  Wales)  Mr  MEARS, 

Ethelred,  (General  of  the  English  Forces)  Mr  JERVI*, 

Ceoluph,  [nn  English  Noble]  Mr  ELLIOTT, 

Vassal,  Mr  HASTINGS,     Oswald,  Mr  M  DONOXH, 

The  Dane,  Mr  EVANS, 

Elsitha,  Miss  EMERY,  (from  the  Theatre  Roval  Bristol) 

Editha,  Mrs  TURNER, 
The  Chorusses  by  Messdms  Appleton,  Barnett,  Brown. 
Messrs.  L  S.  &  C.  Tett,  Norris  George,  Robinson,  Shegog,  Collier 

After  the  Tragedy,  A 

Musical  Melange. 


• 

9 


fin  which  Miss  MELVILLE  will  sing  Two  favourite  Airs. 
Mr  JOHN  KEEVE  will  sing  the  Song  of  "  A  Trip  to  Richmond." 
Sing  to  Love  a  roundelay ,— and  a  Song,  by  Mr  MEARS, 
Mynheer  Van  Bunck,  by  Messrs   MEARS,  MARTIN,  &  MORRIS, 
See  yon  neglected  flower,  by  a  YOUNG  LADY. 
Flow  thou  regal  purple  stream,  by  Mr  CHAMBERS, 
-Glee  and  Chorus,   The  Chough  and  Crow, 
Th*  Solo  PartB  by  Misses  Appleton  Barnett,  and  Mr  Morris. 

To  «onclude  with  Magkllv's  Faree  of 

Love  a-la  Mode. 

Sir  Theodore  Goodchild,  Mr  CHAMBERS, 

Sir  Callaghen  O'Brallaghan,  Mr  WARD,  who  will  introduce 

Irish  Hearts  for  the  Ladies,  and  The  Sprig  of  Shileln. 

Sir  Archv  Macsarcasra,  Mr  GRAHAM, 

Squire  Groom,  Mr  J.  STRICKLAND,  (from  the  Bristol  Theatre) 

Beau  Mordecai,  Mr  M'DONOUGH, 

Charlotte,  Miss  STEPHENS,   (from  the  Theatre  Royal.  jNrffjj 


Cijsaitt  fto|>ai  Cttgltslj  <&$t  ta^ouse . 


1  —■■^*n"« 


This  Evening  a  new  Operetta,  entitled 

Military  Tactics. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr.  BARTLEY,    Mr  POWER.    Mr  PEARMAiV, 

Mr  WRENCH,     Mr  BOWMAN, 

Miss  POYEY. 


After  which,  the  Melo-diania  of 

The  Miller's  Maid. 

The  Miller,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
fliies.  Mr  RAYNER,     George,  Mr  BAKER, 
Matty  Marvellous,  Mr.  KEELEY, 
Old  Granger,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 
©amc-kceper,  Mr  Salter,     James,  Mr  H.  Phillips 

Dame,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Ffctfcbe,  {the  Millers  Maid)  Mist  KELLY. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Romance  o£ 

PRESUMPTION  S 

Or,  the  Fate  of  Frankenstein. 

Frankenstein,  Mr  BfcNNETT, 

De  Lacey,  (a  banished  Gentleman)  Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

FeHx  De  Lacey,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Fritz,  Mr:  KEELEW 

Clerval,  Mr  J.  BLAND, 

William,  Master  BODEN,     Hammerpan,  Mr  SALTER, 

Tai*kin,Mf  MINTON,  Guide,  Mr  Walcot,  Gipsey,  Mr  H.  Phillip 

( )  Mr  t.  P.  COOKE, 

Elizabeth,  Miss  HENRY,     Agatha  de  Lacey,  Miss  CARR, 
SaBc,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Madame  Ninon,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT 

To-morrow,  Military  Tactics,  Free  and  Easy,  and  the  Pantomime. 

Prirtid  it  Published  by  E.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Ex«t*r-«hanjre.  Strand. 
All  eomvainicaiions  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  abo?». 

.        .,       n  iijiii T  ii  i    -,    n      i  ■■■-■■■■  '  '  V 

£f*  fr  is  raspett fully  suggested  to  our  Friend?  to  bf  careful,  \n  jpoi«f  t»  ft* 
'fa#a'trfc,  n©i  to  bs  impossfl  an  fry  a»  imitation  of  ffeis  Tif  ?'f 


THE 

3TJi  cat  viral  ©ii^ctlici ; 

AN  1> 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  auglit  in  naalice." 

No.  823  Tuesday,  July  20,  1824?  Price  \d. 

.nun  -     ■  '  __  _  '  '      ' 

<£ngli$f)  <©pcra#ouS*\ 

This  Theatre  was  respectably  attended  last  night,  to  sec  Military 
Tactics,  the  Miller's  Maid,  and  Presumption.  In  the  latter  piece, 
Mr.  Bennett  and  Mr.  T.  P,  Cooke,  acted  uncommonly  well. 

tfubcnt  <*B>atfecn  £ljcatre. 

A  Benefit  was  taken  at  this  Theatre  last  night,  by  Mr.  Mears 
and  Mr.  Smithson,  on  which  occasion  Mr.  Penn's  Historical  Tragedy 
of  the  Battle  of  Eddington,  was  represented.  This  Piece  was  written 
aud  published  in  the  year  1706,  and  although  it  was  axted,  it  does 
not  appear  that  it  was  stamped  with  any  marks  of  popularity.  The 
performance  of  last  night  was  hardly  to  be  considered  as  offering  a 
lair  criterion  of  its  merits  as  a  stage  piece,  because  many  of  the  per- 
formers were  apparently  r.ot  of  the  first  order  of  actors. — It  was  re- 
ceived with  a  deal  of  good  humor. — The  house  was  nearly  full. 

JJapmatfeet  €t)eatre. 

The  new  Comedy,  and  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  drew  an  excellent 
house,  last  night.  In  the  former  piece,  Mr.  W.  Farren,  as  the  old 
beau,  was  very  good ;  the  other  characters  were  equally  well  sustain- 
ed. Mr.  Liston,  Miss  Chester,  and  Madame  Vestris,  were  much 
applauded  in  the  latter  piece. 

That  delightful  vocalist,  Miss  Paton,  makes  her  first  appearance 
this  season,  to-night,  as  Susanna,  in  the  Marriage  of  Figaro. 

SDrurp  %ant  theatre. 

She  Stoops  to  Conquer  was  performed  last  night,  with  the  novelty 
of  Miss  Isabella  Paton,  as  Miss  Hardcastle,  and  Mr.  Harley,  as 
Tony  Lumpkin,  each  for  the  first  time.  Miss  I.  Paton  further  proved 
her  claims  to  notice  by  her  acting  on  this  occasion,  which  was  marked 
by  many  of  those  points  of  excellence  which  her  instructress,  Mrs. 
Davison,  was  accustomed  to  display.  She  was  very  favorably  re- 
ceived ;  as  was  Mr.  Harley,  in  Tony,  which  part  he  represented 
with  an  unceasing  strain  of  humor  ;  and  afterwards  in  the  comic  piece 
of  Two  Wives,  he  sustained  the  various  assumed  characters  with  a 
flow  of  fun  that  kept  tne  house  in  continued  mirth.  Miss  S.  Booth, 
in  the  Falls  of  Clyde,  and  also   Mr.  Knight  and  Mr.  Archer,  most 

ably  acted  their  several  parts.     This  house  closes  on  Monday  next. 

Mr.  Terry's  Benefit. 

Vauxhall  Gardens,  and  Sadler s  Wells  Theatre,  were  extremely 
well  attended  last  night.     Davis' 's  Amphitheatre  was  crowded 


Cijr&trr  3U>j>al,  Biutf  i.am. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of  The 

P®m  Gentleman. 

Sir  Robert  Bramble,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Frederick,  Mr  ELLISTON,  Ollapod,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Sir  Charles  Cropland,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Lieutenant  Worthington,  Mr  POWELL, 

Corporal  Eoss,  Mr  BRO#NE,     Valet,  Mr  Hon  nor, 

Farmer  Harrowbv,  Mr  SHERW1N, 

Stephen  Harrowbv,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Warner,  Mr  WEBSTER, 
Humphrey  Dobbins,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Miss  Lucretia  Mac  Tab,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

Emily  Worthington,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Dame  Harrowby,  Mis  GREEN,  Betty,  Miss  C.  Carr. 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

MADAME  CATALANI 

Will  Sing, 

GRAND  SCENA  ED  ARIA, 

Frenor  vorrle  le  lagrimc, — (Portogalio.) 

Song,  "Home,  Sweet  Home  "  (1st  time)  Bishop, 

Aria,  "ELENA/'  Rossini. 

and  Two  Verses  of 

"  GOD  SAVE  THE  KING." 

After  which,  the  Faree  of 

WHAT  NEXT? 

Colonel  Touchwood,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Mordaunt,  Mr  MERCER,     Sharp,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Major  Touchwood,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Brief,  Mr  HUGHES,     Snaggs,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Col.  Cliitbrd,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Mrs  Prudence.  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Sophia,  Miss  C.  CARR,     Clarissa,  Mrs  ORGER, 

To-morrow,  Know  your  own  Mind,  Lady  Bell,  Miss  1  Pato.v. 


£Y- 


Cfjfatre  Eopi,  ^a^fftarittt. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 


• 


Beau  ShntteHr,,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 
Bickerion,  Mr  POPE.     Me!  ford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,"  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Ranper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES  MrCamwell,  Mr  COVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterly,  MrsC.  JONES. 

Mrs  Cram  well,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

After  which  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  FiiraroT 


0 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  VINING,     Fiorello,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Figaro,  Mr  LISTON,     Antonio,  (first  time)  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Cherubino,  (the  Page)  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Basil,  Mr  Brough,     Notary,  Air  Ebsworth,    Sebastian,   Mr.  IMoore, 

Pancers,  Mr  SULLIVAN  &  Miss  COLSON,  who  will  introduce 

A  SPANISH  BOLERO. 

Susanna,  Miss  PATON,  (her  first  appearance  this  season)    who  will 

introduce,  "  Lo  !  Here  the  Gentle  Lark." — (Bishop) 

Countess  Almaviva,  Mrs  GAliRICK, 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Marcellina,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To-morrow,  Married  and  Single,  with  The  Lord  of  the  Manor. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
MvnsriALL's  Perestriphic  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 

and  Waterloo  :  every  day  and  evening,  accompanied  by  a  full  military  band — 

Spring  Gardens. 
Finn.s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying  the 

•whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working—  iol,  Strand. 
Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View   of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 

Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Somen,  in  Switzer- 

.and — Entrance  of  Regent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 
Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions   of  Ancient   and  Modern   Mexico,    presenting 

unique,    rare,  and   interesting   colieclion  of  Curiosities,  and   a   Panoramic 

View  of  th°  City  of  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


Cijeatre itogaljgggjfejj  €>p6ra=^ouse 

This  Evening  a  new  Operetta,  entitled 

Military  Tactics. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr.  BARTLEY,    Mr  POWER,    Mr  PEARMAiN, 

Mr  WRENCH,     Mr  BOWMAN, 

Miss  POVEY. 


After  which,  the  Burletta  of 

Free  and 


Sir  John  Freeman,  Mr  WRENCH,  Ralph,  (1st  timc)lMr  RAYNER 

Rirhard,  Mr  SALTER,     Peter,  Master  LONGHURSP, 

Mr  Charles  Courtley,  Mr  BARTLEY,  Michael,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Mrs  Charlotte  Courtley,  Miss  POVEY.     Eugenia,  Miss  CARR, 

Rose,  Miss  R.  BODEN,     Cook,  Mrs  JERROLD, 

Gertrude,  Miss  KELLY, 


To  eonclude  with  a  new  Grand  Pantomime,  called 

The  Monkey  Island ; 

Ourang  Outang,  (Sovereign  of  Monkey  IslaudJ  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Puckercheeks,  (Prime  Minister,  afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

General  Jackoo,  (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

FOREIGNERS. 
A  aim,  (a  Persian  Mariner,  afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAU, 
Dinarzade.  (a  Female  Mountaneer,  botrothed  to  Azim,  but  kidnapped 
by  the  Wild  Men,  afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER, 

IMMORTALS. 
The  Fairy  Pari  Ronou,  MiM  BODEN,    Trunkulo,  [Boatman]  Mr  SHAW, 

SCENERY. 

1. — The  Loadstona  Rock — Storm  and  Shipwreck,  (Wilson)  2. — Romantic 
L.ttdseape  on  Monkey  Island,  (Coyle)  3 — Cocoa  Nut  Grove,  (Wilson)  Court 
of  the  King  of  Monkey  Island.  4. — Broadstairs,  (Wilson)  5. — Interior  of  aa 
Inn, — 0.  Pawnbroker's  Shop,  [Pitt]— 7.  Sea  View.  8.  Lodging  House  and 
Doctor's  Shop. — 9.  Inside  of  Doctor's  House. — 10.  Wood. — 11.  Landscape, — IS 
Magnificient  Fairy  Palace.  [Walker] 

To-morrow,  No  Performance.  On  Thusday,  (1st  time  in  this  Conn- 
try,)  A  New  Musical  Performance,  of  an  extraordinary  Character, 
called  Der  Freischutz  ;  or,  The  Seventh  .Rtillet  ! 

££§T  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  ita  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Printed  &  Published  by  8.  Thomvs,  Denmark-court.  Exet«r-change,  Strand, 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  abote. 


THE 


fuatttcal  QHMtittitt; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  824  Wednesday,  Jidy2\,  1824.         Price  Id. 

<£ngiigt)  <©pera^ou£u 

Last  night,  in  Military  Tactics,  Mr.  Bartley,  Mr.  Power,  Mr. 
Pearman,  and  Miss  Povey,  were  very  amusing  ;  after  which,  the 
comic  hurletta  of  Free  and  Easy  was  performed,  in  which  Mr.  Ray- 
ner  appeared  as  Ralph,  and  Mr.  W.  Chapman,  as  Michael,  each  for 
the  first  time,  and  acquitted  themselves  with  great  credit.  The  other 
characters  were  supported  in  a  most  effective  manner,  particularly 
that  of  Sir  John  Freeman,  hy  Mr-  Wrench,  and  Gertrude,  hy 
Miss  Kelly. 

The  Pantomime  concluded  the  evening's  amusements;  its  success  is 
entirely  owing  to  the  great  exertions  of  Messrs.  J  S.  Grimaldt,  Barnes, 
Ellar,  and  Miss  Romer. —  The  house  was  respectahly  filled. 

DER  FREISCHUTZ. 

A  short  detail  of  ihc  Plot  of  this  eclehrated  German  Opera,  may 
not  he  uninteresting  to  our  readers.  It  is  be  found  in  the  third  vo- 
lume of  a  work,  entitled  "  Popular  Traditions  of  the  Northern  Na- 
tions'' where  it  is  given  under  the  name  of  the  "  Fatal  Marksman." 
The  main  incident  relates  to  a  well  known  German  supersition,  ic- 
specting  the  interference  of  infernal  agency  in  the  preparation  of  un- 
erring bullets  ;  and  the  fatal  issue  of  a  contest  for  the  love  of  a  fair 
Bohemian  peasant,  whose  admirer  makes  use  of  them  at  a  required 
trial  of  skill,  in  which  her  hand,  and  the  ranger  ship  of  the  forest,  is 
the  destined  prize.  The  scene,  where  the  bullets  are  cast,  is  said  to 
be  replete  with  mystic  horrors,  and  something  very  extraordinary, 
both  in  music  and  scenic  effect,  may  be  expected.  Indeed,  the  whole 
of  the  music  is  of  the  most  superior  description,  and  has  rendered 
this  Opera  very  popular  in  Germany  and  Holland. 

The  English  Opera-House  is  closed  this  evening,  for  the  purpose 
of  obtaining  a  JSTight  Rehearsal,  without  which,  it  would  have  been 
next  to  impossible  for  the  Opera  to  be  produced  on  Thursday  evening. 

ipapmar&et  GTfytattt. 

Married  and  Single  was  repeated  here  last  night,  to  a  full  house 
in  all  parts.  This  Comedy  is  rendered  very  pleasing,  owing  to  the 
excellent  acting  of  the  gentlemen  and  ladies  representing  the  different 
characters.     Mr.  W.  Farren's  Ueau  Shatterhj,  is  an  excellent  repre- 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


sentation  ;  Mr.  W.  West's  Ferret  deserves  much  praise  ;  as  does 
Mr.  Cooper's  JWilford.  Scamper,  by  Mr.  Vining,  and  Capt.  &  Rapper  t 
by  Mr.  Lee,  are  rendered  very  amusing  by  those  gentlemen.  Mrs. 
Glover,  Airs.  T.  Hill,  Mrs.  Jones,  and  Mrs.  Covenev,  had  their 
share  of  applause. 

The  Marriage  of  Figaro  followed,  and  introduced  Mr.  Wilkinson, 
for  the  first  time,  in  the  character  of  Antonio  ;  he  was  very  well  re- 
received.  Miss  Paton  also  made  her  debut  this  season  as  Susanna. 
She  sang  delightfully,  and  was  highly  applauded,  particularly  in  f  Lo, 
Hear  the  Gentle  Lark  !" 

A  new  Comic  Opera  is  in  rehearsal,  and  will  be  produced  as  soon 
as  possible. 


$>mt#  %ant  Cfjeatrcv 

The  very  plesant  Comedy  of  The  Poor  Gentleman  was  acted  here 
last  night.  This  Play  does  great  credit  to  its  author,  Mr.  Colman, 
who  has  kindled  by  the  effect  of  some  of  his  chaiacters  in  it,  a  genial 
feeling,  and  raised  an  agreeable  tone  of  mind  that  suit  well  our  En- 
glish turn,  which  loves  the  honest  and  frank  expression  of  the  dictates 
of  the  heart,  and  the  pervading  good  humor  of  honesty  and  indepen- 
dence. There  is  no  author,  living  or  dead,  who  has  written  so  pe- 
culiarly home  (excuse  the  expression)  to  our  national  impressions  and 
character  as  George  Colman,  the  Younger;  and  so  long  as  he  ad- 
hered to  the  comic  vein,  we  have  admired  the  productions  of  his  pen 
as  transcendently  calculated  to  enliven  and  improve.  On  the  present 
occasion  Mr.  Dowton  played  Sir  Robert  Bramble ;  if  we  could  forget 
Mr.  Munden,  we  would  say  he  acted  it  well;  but  Mr.  Dowton  cannot 
convey  the  peculiar  turn  of  Sir  Robert's  character,  within  the  unctuous 
humor  of  his  predecessor*  There  was  much  to  admire  in  the  manner 
in  which  the  whole  Comedy  was  performed,  particularly  in  Mr.  Ellis- 
ton's  Frederick,  Mr.  Harley's  Ollapod,  and  Mr.  Knight's  Stephen 
Harrowby. 

Mathews,  we  understand,  has  announced  his  intention  of  being 
"  At  Home"  on  Friday  and  Saturday  next,  at  Brighton.  Every  place 
in  the  Theatre,  that  could  be  taken,  is  bespoke. — British  Press. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Marshall's  Perestriphic  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 
and  Waterloo  :  every  day  and  evening,  accompanied  by  a  full  military  band — 
Spring  Gardens. 

Fann4s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 16 1,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  ofRegent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions    of   Ancient   and  Modern    Mexico,    presenting 
unique,    rare,  and   interesting   collection  of  Curiosities,  and   a   Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccartiliv. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-eourt,  Exeter-chance,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cijeatie  3\opl,  ©imp  #.atu. 


This  Evening  the  Comedy  of  The 


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•  Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Maw.  worm,  Mr  HARLEY,     Darn  ley,  Mr  PENLEY 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  POWELL, 
Col.  Lambert,  Mr  BROWNE,     Seward,  Mr  Yo.unge 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

Charlotte,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 
Young  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  ORGER, 

After  the  Comcclv,  a  New 


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(Composed  by  Mr  Noble) 

By  Mr  and  Mrs  NOBLE,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mesdms.  Valancy,  Best,  Carr,  Gibbon,  Stoneliall, 
Smith,  J.  Smith,  Carty,   Ryatl,  Davis, 
Zerbine,  Coliison. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


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Old  Philpot,  Mr  GATT1E,    Beaufort,  Mr  MERCER, 

Young  Philpot,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Sir  James  Wilding,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Young  Wilding,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Quildrive,  Mr  HARROLD,  Dapper,  MrWEBSTER, 

Servants,  Messrs  Honnor  and  Povey, 
Corrine,    Mis  GRFEN,       Maria,  Miss  I.  PA  TON, 

To-morrow,  The  Dramatist,  with  The  Liar,  &  The  Sleeping  Draught 


Cljeatie  fcopal,  ^ai>>-J$taiftet. 


This  Evening,  the  musical  Entertainment  of 


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Sir  Credule,  Mr.  WILLIAMS, 
Sceptic,    Mr.  YOUNGER,     Porter,  Mr  COATES. 
Simon,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Capfain  Nightshade,  Mr,  COVENEY 
Mrs  Di,  Mrs  HUNT,     Kitty.  Mrs  0.  JONES. 


After  which  the  Comedy  of 


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Beau  Shatterly,  Mr  vv.  rAKKcr 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Melford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret.,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr Carmvel],  Mr  COVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 
Fannv,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterly,  MrsC.  JONES. 
irsCramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of  The 


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e  ivianor, 


Sir  John  Contrast,    Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Rashlev,  Mr  HUCKELL,    Rentall,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Young  Contrast,  Mr  VINING, 

Trmnore,  Mr  MELROSE,  with  an  additional  Air, 

La  Nippe,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Serjeant  Sash,  Mr  Brough,     Ralph,    Mr  Bartley, 

Corporal  Drill,  Mr  Coveney, 

Annette,   Madame  VESTRIS,  who  will  sing 

"  Once  a  Maiden  Spring  Roses  iv  as  Wearing" 

"  A  Knight,   Oh,  My  Story  is  True' 

"  The  Dashing  White  Serjeant" 

Sophia,    Mrs  GARRICK,       Peggy.  Mrs  C.  JO 

_ Moll  Flaogon,  Mr  LISTON, 

X~ -morrow,  Married  and  Single,  with  a  Day  after  the  Weddings 

and  the  Beggar's  Opera. 


ItUJO*  THE 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play.        ~ 

•'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  825  Thursday,  July  22,  1824,  Price  Id. 


SDcurp  Sane  Cijcatre. 

The  Hypocrite  has  stood  its  ground  well,  it  was  again  acted  last 
night,  and  again  Mr.  Dowton  gave  a  most  striking  representation  of 
the  artful  villain,  who,  under  a  sanctified  exterior,  conceals  the 
blackest  heart  a  human  being  ever  possessed.  We  have  frequently 
observed,  and  again  repeat  it,  that  this  Play  does  serious  injury  to 
the  cause  of  religion. 

Bliss  I.  Paton,  takes  a  Benefit  at  this  Theatre  on  Monday  next, 
when  The  Country  Girl,  a  Masqurade ,  and  other  entertainments  will 
be  performed. 

I^ap^marfcct  €$catte. 

Whilst  light  humor  is  the  pervading  character  of  the  pieces  pro- 
duced here,  its  reputation  derived  from  the  olden  time,  is  sustained, 
and  we  revisit  it  with  a  smile.  Last  night  the  entertainments  were 
Married  and  Single,  with  the  Opera  of  The  Lord  of  the  Manor. — 
On  our  arrival  at  the  door,  we  found  a  notice  posted,  stating  the  sud- 
den indisposition  of  Mr.  Liston,  and  that  Mr.  Wilkinson,  had,  at  a 
short  notice,  undertaken  to  perform  the  part  of  Moll  Flaggon,  and 
"  hoped,  that  he  should  meet  with  that  indulgence  which  had  hitherto 
been  granted  on  such  occasions."  The  new  Comedy  wa3  most  flatter- 
ingly received  by  a  full  house.  In  the  Opera,  Mr.  Melrose,  in  the 
song  of  The  Beautiful  Maid,  met  some  slight  opposition.  Madame 
Vestri3  was  encored  in  "  Once  a  Maiden  Spring  Roses  was  Wear- 
ing" "  <A  Knight,  Oh,  my  Story  is  True,'*  and  "  The  Dashing  white 
Serjeant.'*  On  the  appearance  of  Mr.  Wilkinson,  as  Moll,  he  was 
met  by  the  audience  in  the  most  unfriendly  manner. — He  bowed,  they 
called  "  Liston  !  Off !  off !"  Mr.  Vining  advanced,  and  in  a  neat  man- 
ner explained  the  cause  of  Mr.  Liston's  absence.  The  piece  proceed- 
ed without  further  opposition. 

€nsttgl)  <©gera^ousfe* 

In  consequence  of  the  extensive  preparations  making  for  the  pro- 
duction to-night  of  the  Gjermau  Opera  of  Der  Freischutz,  for  the 
first  time  in  this  country,  this  Theatre  was  not  opened  yesterday 
evening.  This  extraordinory  piece  form  a  general  topic  of  conversa-* 
tion  in  the  theatrical  circles. 

Vauxhall. — The  splendid  decorations  which  distinguished  the  Co- 
ronation Fete  on  Monday  night  were  repeated  last  nigh,  with,  if  pos- 
sible, additional  effect,     Many  distinguished  families  were  present. 


Cjjeatre  frugal  (Jnglish,  ©pera^ousr, 

This  Evening,  (first  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

er  Freisehutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

This  eccentric  Vehicle  for  Music  and  Scenic  effect  is  tl  literal  Translation  from 
the   highly  celebrated  German   Opera,  composed  by  CARL  MARIA  VON 
WEBER,  which  engages  the  assistance  oi  a  largely  encreased  Orchestra. 
Killian,  MrTAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKEF, 
Truno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Homy,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 
Zaniiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest),Mr  T.  P.  COOKE  ) 
Agnes,  (Knmio's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A    SEQUESTERED   PART  OF  THE  FOREST. 

Scene  2. —  The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 

The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target— Grand  Chorus  of  Pea- 
sants, or  Huntsmen — March,  and  Procession  of  Villagers,  &c — Song,  Kiliany 
and  Laughing  Chorus — Duetto,  Rodolph  and  Rollo,  and  Chorus — National 
Waltz — Grand  Scena,  Rodolph — Bacchanalian  Song,  Rollo — The  Appearance 
of  ZAMIEL— The  effects  of  a  Magic  Bullet— Bravura,  Rollo. 

ACT  2— Scene  1.— An  ANTI-ROOM  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE. 

Duetto,  Agnes  and  Ann — Song,  Ann — Grand  Scena,  Agnes — Duetto,  Ann  nuJ 

Rodolph — Trio,  Agnes,  Ann,  and  Rodolph — Ballad,  Rodolph, 

Scen»  2— The  WOLF's  GLEN  by  MOONLIGHT. 

Chorug  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  the  clock  strikes  12 — Grand  and  Impressive 
Music  preparatory  to  the  INCANTATION. — Casper's  Summons,  and  Appear- 
ance of  ZAMIEL — Music  indicative  of  the  Magic  Ceremonies — Accompanied 
Recitative,  Rodolph— Apparitions  of  Rodolph's  Mother  and  of  Agnes— Charm, 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Trees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  ! — At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Whttels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard- — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail— Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills — The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.-*-At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  a^id 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

ACT  3— Scene  1— THE  FOREST— Song,  Rodolph— Scene  2— A  Cham- 
ber in  the  Forest  House — Cavatina,  Agnes— Song,  Ann,  and  chorus  of  Brides- 
maids— Scene  3,  A  Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shob  takes  place-— The 
White-Dove— Semi-chorus — Death  of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of.  Zamiel. 

To  conclude  with  a  new  Operetta,  entitled 

MILITARY  TACTICS, 

The  Characters  as  before. 


'Cfjfatrc  iie>i>al,  $>a^jHaiftct. 


9 


This  Evening,  the  masieal  Entetfealnrucnt  of 

A  Day  after  the  Wedding. 

Col.  Freelove,  Mr  VIN1NG, 
Lord  Rivers,  Mr  C.  JONES,  James,  Mr.  COATES, 
Ladv  Elizabeth  Freelove,  Mrs  GIBBS. 
MrsDavies,  Mrs  KENDALL. 

After  which,  (6th  time)  a  new  Comedy,  called 

Married  and  Single 

Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Melford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  MrCarnwell,  Mr  COVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickertan,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To  concludo  with 

The  Beggar's  Opera. 

Captain  Macheath,  Madame  VESTRI8, 

Peachum,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Lockit,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Ben  Budge,  Mr  EBSWOIITH,     Mat  o'the  Mint,  Mr  BROUGH, 
Jemmy  Twitcher,  Mr  COATES.      Harrv  Paddifigton,  Mr  KENCH, 
Crook-nnge3rod.Jack,  Mr  BRIS  TO\y,  ".  Drawer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Wat  Dreary,  Mr  LATHAM,     Nimming  Ned,  Mr  SAUNDERS, 

Mrs  Peachum,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Polly,  Miss  PATON.  Sukey  Tawdry,  Miss  WOOD, 

Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Jenny  Diver,  Mrs  Hunt. 

In  Act  III.  JL  Hornpipe  in  Fetters^  by  Mr  Bemetzricder. 

To-morrow,  Mrs  Smith,  Married  and  Single,  &c. 

.,  -        , \  -  r  r.  »    '■  ■    --    i  "i     '  x  .         ..  .  — 

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Cljeatre  &oj>al,  Brut-p'  2,anr» 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

The  Dramatist. 

Vapid,  [with  the  original  Epilogue]  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Harry  Neville,  Mr  ARCHER, 
Lord  Scratch,  Mr  GATTIE,   Ennui,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Fioriville,  Mr  BROWNE,  Peter,  Mr  HUGHES, 
Willoughby,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Servant,  Mr  Webster 

Lady  Waitfort,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Marianne,  Miss  S.  BOOTH,     Letty,  Miss  C.  Carr, 
Louisa  Courtney,  Miss  SMITHSON. 

Jn  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

MADAME  CATALANI 

Will  Sing,  Grand  Aria,  "  JVon  piu  Jlndrax* — [Mozart] 

Cavatina  "  Cava  Consolatiy*  [Rossini* 

<l  Pietosa  a'  iniei  Lamenti," — [W.  Clements] 

And  (first  time) 
*'  Scots  wha.  ha'e wV  Wallace  Bled" 

•  ■  •  ....  \  * 

After  the  Comedy,  a  New 

Pastoral  Ballet.,, 

(Composed  by  Mr  Noble) 

By  Mr  and  Mrs  NOBLE,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mesdms.  Valancy,  Best,  Carr,  Gibbon,  Stonehalj, 
Smith,  J.  Smith,  Carty,  Ryall,  Davis, 

Zerbine,  Collison, 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

THE  CITIZEN. 

Old  Philpot,  Mr  GATTIE,   Beaufort,"  Mr  MERCER 

Young  Philpot,  Mr  BRQWNE, 

Sir  James  Wilding,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Young  Wilding,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Quildrive,  Mr  HARROLD,  Dapper,  MrWEBSTER, 

Servants,  Messrs  Honnor  and  Povey , 

Corrine,  Mis  GRFEN,      Maria,  Miss  I.  PATON, 

To-morrow,  The  Belle's  Stratagem,  Letitia  Hardy,  Miss  I.  Paton, 


I 


THE 


IPteat  vital  Qb&tvUtt ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

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The  German  Opera  of  Der  Freischutz  ;  or,  the  Seventh  Bullet  f 
*»■  produced  in  this  country  for  the  first  time  last  night,  at  this 
theatre.  It  is  of  a  highly  melo-drainatic  character,  as  the  following 
outline  of  the  Story  will  shew  : — Casper  and  Rodolph  are  two  hunts- 
men in  the  service  of  Ottocar,  a  Bohemian  Prince.  These  young  men 
are  livals  in  the  regard  of  their  master,  and  Casper  has  a  further 
canse  of  hatred  for  Rodolph,  arising  from  his  being  beloved  by  Agnes, 
a  fair  maiden  of  the  village.  The  former  to  gratify  his  bad  disposi- 
tion, has  devoted  himself  to  Zamiel,  the  Daemon  of  the  Wood,  who 
has  supplied  him  with  charmed  bullets  that  always  hit  the  mark  ;  and 
also  thro'  the  Daemon's  aid,  obtains  the  destruction  of  Rodolph's  fame 
as  a  marksman,  whose  rifle  is  constantly  unsuccessful.  An  institution 
has  been  formed  in  the  village  by  the  Prince,  that  once  a  year  a  Trial 
Shot  should  take  place,  and  the  victor  be  rewarded  with  the  maiden 
he  loves,  and  a  portion.  From  the  recent  bad  fortune  he  has  had 
with  his  rifle,  Rodolph  dreads  the  trial  which  is  to  take  place  on  the 
following  day,  and  looks  forward  with  grief  to  the  loss  of  his  Jlgnes. 
Casper  eager  to  destroy  his  rival,  and  sacrifice  him  to  the  Daemon,  in 
order  to  save  himself,  works  upon  his  passion  for  this  girl,  so  as  to 
draw  him  into  an  impious  reliance  on  preternatural  means  for  attain* 
ing  his  wishes.  He  induces,  Rodolph,  to  join  him  in  the  Damon's 
haunt,  and  by  magic  spells  to  obtain  the  charmed  bullets.  Seven  is  the 
number  granted  by  the  evil  spirit,  three  of  which  Casper  retains,  and 
gives  the  other  four  to  Rodolph.  The  Prince  having  commanded  the 
latter  to  fire  frequently  in  a  subsequent  cbace,  he  has  only  the  seventh 
Bullet  left,  and  dreadi  lest  he  should  lose  that  before  the  hour  of  the 
trial  of  skill.  At  last,  however,  that  period  arrives,  and  the  seventh 
Bullet  remains  in  Rodolph's  possession,  but  Casper  thinking  Rodolph 
has  fired  away  all  his  charmed  bullets,  is  preparing  for  a  triumph  be- 
fore Agnes  and  the  whole,  and  strays  about  looking  for  her  arrival  at 
the  moment  Rodolph  aims  at  the  bird  pointed  out — Kodolph  fires,  bat 
the  bullet  instead  of  hitting  the  bird,  pierces  Casper,  who,  falling,  Is 
received  by  the  Daemon  as  his  victim  by  agreement,  and  is  borne  off 
amidst  a  shower  of  fire;  whilst  the  villagers,  nothing  daunted,  ad- 
vance and  surround  their  Prince,  who  gives  the  fair  Agnes  to  her 
lover  Rodolph.  A  most  crowded  and  genteel  audience  received  the 
whole  with  very  animated  applause.— The  music  is  beautiful. 

Haymakket — There  was  a  good  house  last  night,  to  Bee  Jl  Day 
after  the  JVedding,  Married  and  Single,  and  The  Beggar's  Opera. 

Drury  Lane — The  Dramatist,  a  Pastoral  Ballet,  and  The  Citizen, 
were  perfoiraed  last  night.     Miss  I.  Paton  acted  Maria  very  cleverly.  ■ 

(S^Our  Correspondents  tpust  be  aware  that  W6  ba?e  do  rocx  for  their  favori 
until  D/ury  Lane  Theatre  clest*. 


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it**  Ereniiig,  (2ad  time)  a  Grand  Musieal  Parfaraaace,  .aiiUea 

Der  Freischutz 


Or,    */«?  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

This  eeeentrle  Vehicle  for  Music  and  Scenic  effect  is  a  literal  Translation  from 

the  highly  celebrated  German   Opera,  composed  by  CARL  MARIA  VOX 

WEBER,  which  ensraeres  the  assistance  of  a  largely  encreased  Orchestra. 

Killiaa,  M  r  TAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zanaiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  0r  Spirit  of  the  Foreit)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

ACT  I.—Scenb  L— A   SEQUESTERED   PART  OF  THE  FOREST. 

Scene  2. — The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 

The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target — Grand  Chorus  of  Pea- 
sants, or  Huntsmen — March,  and  Procession  of  Villagers,  &c. — Song,  KilUiu, 
and  Laughing  Chorus — Duetto,  Rodolph  and  Rollo.  and  Chorus — Natiooai 
Walt» — Grand  Seena,  Rodolph—- Bacchanalian  Song,  Rollo — The  Appearance 
of  ZAMIEL— The  effects  of  a  Matfic  Bullet— Bravura,  Rollo. 

ACT  9— Scene  I.— An  ANTI-ROOM  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE. 

Duetto,  Agnes  and  Ann — Song,  Ann — Grand  Scena,  Agnes— Duetto,  Annual 

Rodolph — Trio,  Agnes,  Ann,  and  Rodolph — Ballad,  Rodolph. 

Seen*  2— The  WOLF's  GLEN  by  MOONLIGHT. 

Chorus  of  Invisihle  Spirits  as  the  clock  strikes  12 — Grand  and  Impressive 
Music  preparatory  to  the  INCANTATION. — Casper's  Summons,  and  Appear- 
ance of  ZAMIEL — Music  indicative  of  the  Magie  Ceremonies — Accompanied 
Recitative,  Rodolph— Apparitions  of  Rodolph 's  Mother  and  of  Agnes— Charre, 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Nlght-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen„  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— AtNo.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eeeentrle  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magie 
cirele  In  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  Nc.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars — The  Rocks  are  riven,  aatf 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  seenes  are  ae* 
ctunvjated,  in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magie  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

ACT  3— Scene  1— THE  FOREST— Song,  Rodolph— Scene  2— A  Cham- 
her  in  the  Forest. House-— Cavatina,  Agnes— Song,  Aan,  and  chorus  of  Brides- 
maids— Scene  3,  A  Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  pla«e---Tbe 
White-Dove— Semi-chorus — Death  of  Casper^  and  last  appearance  of  Zamiel. 

To  conclude  with  a  now  Operetta,  entitled 

MILITARY  TACTICS. 

The  Characters  as  before. 

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This  Evening  the  Comedy  of  The 

Belle's  Stratagem. 

Dorioourt,  Mr  ELLIS ION,     Old  Hardv,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Sir  George  Touchwood,  Mr  ARCHER,     Flutter,  Mr  BROWNE. 

Saville,  Mr  YOUNGB,     Courtalt,  Mr  MERCER, 

SiWertongue,  Mr  HUGHES,     Mountebank,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Dick,  Mr  WEBSTER,     Gibson,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Servant  to  Sir  George,  Mr  T.  Browne, 
Gentlemen,  Messrs.  Harrold,  Howell  aud  Gibbon, 

Letitia  Hardy,  Miss  I.  PATON, 
Mi«s  Ogle,  Miss  CARR,     Kitty  Willis,  Miss  GREEN, 
Mrs  Racket,  Mrs  HARLOWE,     Lady  Touchwood,  Mrs  ORGER. 

la  Art  4,  A  MASQUERADE,  in  which  Mr  Noblk  will  dauce  the 
MINUET  DE  LA  COUR  with  Miss  I  Paton. 


After  the  Comedy,  a  New 

Pastoral  Ballet. 

(Composed  by  Mr  Noble) 

By  Mr  and  Mrs  NOBLE,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mesdms.  Valaney,  Best,   Carr,  Gibbon,  Stoneliall, 
Smith,  J.  Smith,  Carty,  Ryall,  Davis, 
Zerbine,  Collison. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of  Th« 

Sleeping  Draught. 

Doctor  Vincolo,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Rinaldo,  Mr  MERCER,     Gabriott,  Mr  Y ARNOLD, ■ 

Farmer  Bruno,  Mr  GATT1E, 

Popolino,  MrHARLEY, 

Yaldo,  Mr  HOWELL,     1st  Fellow,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Second  Fellow,  Mr  HARROLD, 

Siguora  Francasca,  Miss  SMITHSON, 
Nonna,  Mrs  ORGER. 

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To-raorroW,  The  Liar — the  New  Pastoral  Ballet,  — J  he  Citizea, 
Wh*t  Next  ?  and  Singing  by  Madame  Catalani  for  her  Benefit. 


This  Evening,  the  Farce  of 

("MRS.  SMITH. 


Mr  Smith,  Mr  LIS  TON.     Charles  Wentwoiih,  Mr  VfNING, 
Mr  Stanley,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jeweler,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

J  he  Widow  Emily  Smith,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Mrs  Sophia  Smith,  Mrs  BOYCE,     Betty,  Mrs  HUNT, 
Mri  Burton,  Mrs  COVENEY,      Mrs  Taffety,  Mrs  EBSWORTH, 
.Milliner,  Mrs  W.  JOHNSON,     Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 


After  which,  (7th  time)  a  new  Comedy,  ealled 

'allied  unci  Single, 


Beau  Shmterh  ,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Bickerton,  MPftye&     Mel  ford,   Mr  COOPER 

ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES  MrCamwell,  Mr  COVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickertou,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterlv,  MmC.  JONES. 

Mrs  Cram  well,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To  conclude  with  (1st  time  at  this  Theatre)  The 

Two  Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great. 

Frederick  the  Great,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Phelps,  Mr  WILLI  A  MS,     Augustus,  Miss  LOVE, 

Theodore,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Ernest,  Mr  BROUGH,     Dick,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Le  Papillon,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Ostler,  Mr  COATES 

Carlo,  Mr  COVENEY, 
Pages,  Mesdms.  HUNT,  W.  JOHNSON,  WOOD. 

Madame  Ritzberg,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Caroline,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Lisbeth,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Madame  Phelps,  Mrs  GIBBS 

■■  i    .     .  r    J'  "    -'   '    ' . — ...  -     .   ■ , , . »-...  — -, . -■■■    —■—■ — --— '"" ~~* 

Te-jwonow,  Married  and  Single,  with  Lock  and  Key,  &c. 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

'«  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  dov;n  auglit  In  twillce. 

jf    *■    /*■    x-   ^-     >■     «"■  .* 

Ao   827  Saturday,  July  24,  1 824.  /V/c*  1 1. 

^ay^niatfict  €f}catce. 

After  the  amusing  little  piece  of  Jlfrs.  S?mth,  the  new  three-act 
Comedy  of  Jlarried  and  Single  was  repeated,  and  amused  in  a  con- 
siderable degree.  Mr.  W.  Farren  acts  the  old  Beau  very  humo- 
rously, and  looks  the  would-be  young  fool  excellently.  In  Mrs,  C. 
Jones  be  has  a  rib  of  no  common  capacity  ;  and  in  Mr.  Cooper  a 
nephew  that  may  well  put  his  claims  on  the  right  side  of  his  grand 
climateric,  to  the  route.-  Mr.  W.  West,  in  Ferret,  looks  very  like 
some  of  those  young  Attornies,  who  are  to  be  met  with  at  certaiu 
busy  times  in  Peele's  coffee-house.  Ke  has  all  their  pertness,  self- 
sufficiency,  and  affectation.  He  seems  as  if  he  were  bred  and  born, 
and  educated  in  the  purlieus  of  Lyon's-Inn.  In  short,  we  thought  we 
perceived  a  qualm  come  over  some  young  fashionables,  who  possibly 
were  put  in  mind  of  Mr.  Snipp's  bill  up  to  midsummer,  and  other 
horrible  things. 

<£ngli$)  <9pcra#ou0\\ 

This  house  is  the  chosen  region  of  the  romantic.  The  Vampire, 
if  we  recollect  right,  was  the  first  of  a  species  of  drama  produced 
here,  which  has  since  become  periodical  Frankenstein  partook  of 
the  same  wild  and  original  character,  and  now  we  have  Der  Frei- 
schutz,  which  surpasses  both  in  novelty.  The  music,  alone,  is  suffi- 
cient to  render  it  popular.  We  would  advise  the  dramatist  to  do  Mr. 
Coleridge's  Christabelle  into  a  melo-drama  :  the  difficulty  would  be 
in  getting  an  adequate  representative  for  the  immortal  "  mastiff  bitch," 
otherwise  this  "  wild  and  singularly,  original,  and  beautiful  poem/' 
according  to  poor  Lord  Byron,  would  give  full  scope  to  the  exercise 
of  Mr.  T.  P.  Cooke's  talents.  If  we  might  hint  at  improvement  in 
Der  Freischnts,  Ave  think  the  conclusion  is  exceedingly  abrupt. — 
After  the  Daemon  walks  off  with  Caspar,  the  rest  of  the  dramatis 
persona?  join  hands  and  begin  singing  with  the  greatest  composure  : 
there  should  be  some  intervening  business.  We  had  the  pleasure  of 
noticing  Her  Royal  Highness,  the  Duchess  of  Kent,  in  a  private  box, 
though  incog  ;  Lady  Guilford,  Lady  Beauchamp,  Sir  W.  Congreve  ; 
and  large  parties  of  persons  of  distinction,  both  English  and  German, 
filled  the  boxes. 

SDrurp  Sane  Cljcatxc. 

lnThe  Belle's  Stratagem,  Mr.  Ellistovs  Boricourt,  Mr.  Dowton's 
Old  Hardy,  and  Miss  Isabella  Paton's  Letitia  Hardy,  were  emi- 
nently successful.  The  Ballet  was  much  admired,  and  Air.  IJarley, 
as  Popolino,   in  The  Sleeping  Draught,  amused  highly. 

Sadler's  Wells,  and  The  Amphitheatre  had  crewds  of  Visitors 
last  night. 


tCfu  atre'ftopal  Cnglfefo  #peras^ouse , 

This  Eeeniog,  (3r^.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freisc 


9 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

This  eecentric  Vehicle  for  Music  and  Scenic  effect  is  a  literal  Translation  fre« 
th«  highly  celebrated  German   Opera,  composed  by  CARL  MARIA  VON 
WEBJER,  which  engages  the  assistance  of  a  largelyencreased  Orchestra. 
Killian,  MrTAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  Mi  BAKER, 
Kuno,  (Ranker  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

ZanieJ,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Kmino's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A    SEQUESTERED  PART  OF  THE  FOREST. 
Scene  2. —  Tke  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 

The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Tarsret — Grand  Chorus  of  Pea- 
salts,  or  Huntsmen — March,  and  Procession  of  Villagers,  &c. — Song,  Kilian, 
and  Laughing  Chorus — Duetto,  Rodolph  and  Rollo,  and  Chorus — National 
Walts — Grand  Scena.  Rodolph — Bacchanalian  Song,  Rollo — The  Appearaace 
•f  ZAMIEL— The  effects  of  a  Masric  Bullet— Bravura,  Rollo. 

ACT  2— Scene  1.— An  ANTI-ROOM  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE. 

Duetto,  Agnes&nA  Ann — Song,  Ann — Grand  Scena,  Agnes— Duetto,  Ann  ani 

Rodolph — Trio,  Agnes,  Ann,  and  Rodolph — Ballad,  Rodolph. 

Seen-  2— The  WOLF's  GLEN  by  MOONLIGHT. 

Chorus  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  the  clock  strikes  12 — Grand  and  Impressive 
Music  preparatory  to  the  INCANTATION. — Casper's  Summons,  and  Appear- 
ance of  ZAMIEL — Music  Indicative  of  the  Magic  Ceremonies — Accompanied 
Recitative,  Rodolph — Apparitions  of  Rodolph's  Mother  and  of  Agnes— Charm, 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
ibe  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch- -of --the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Trees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Form* 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magie 
cirele  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  ('horns  of  Spirits — At.  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  aad. 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars--- The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder — ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  a»d 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clonk  strikes  ONE  ! 

ACT  3—  Scbne  1—  THE  FOREST— Song,  Rodolph— Scene  2— A  Cham- 
ber in  tke  Forest  House— Cavatina,  Agnes— Song,  Ann,  and  ehorus  of  Brides- 
maids— Seene  3,  A  Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place- -The 
White-Dove— Semi-chorus — Death  of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zaroiel. 

To  conclude  with  a  new  Operetta,  entitled 

MILITARY  TACTICS. 

The  Characters  as  before. 

Printed  *  '"Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exeretr-chariije,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  cost  uaiu    and  addressed  as  above-. 


Cfjratrr  &opal,  Simp  Eaiu. 

MADAME  CATALANi's  NIGHT. 

The  Entertainments  will  commence  with 

"GOD  SAVE  THE  KINO,"  hy  Madame  Catalan!, 

(with  Full  Chorum) 

After  which,  Foote's  Corned v  of 

THE    L  I  A  E. 

Yotmo-  Wild  ins,  Mr  ELLISTGN, 
Papillion,  Mr  GAT  I  IE,  Old  Wilding  Mr  POWLEL 

Sir  James  Elliott,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Miss  Grantham,  MrsORGER.    Kitiw   Mrs  Harlowe. 

Miss  Godfrey,    Miss   S  M  I  T  H  SON. 

After  the  Comedy,  a  New 

PASTO  R A L  B A  L LET. 

Bv  Mr  and  Mrs  NOBLE,     Mr  HOWELL,  Sec. 

To  which  will  he  added 


THEC 


3 


Old  Philpot,  Mr  GATT1E,    Beaufort,  Mr  MERCER, 

Young  Philpot,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Sir  James  Wilding  Mr  HUGHES, 

Quildrive,  Mr  HARROLD,  Dapper,  MrWEBSTER, 

Young  Wilding  Mr  THOMPSON, 
Corrinne,  Miss  GRFEN,      Maria,  Miss  I.  PATON, 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

Madame  CATALANI  will  Sing 

'*  Home,  sweet  Home," — Rhode's   Variations,  "  Scots  wha  ha'e  ui' 

Wallace  bled,"  and  Grand  Scena,  "  Son  Regini." 

After  which  she  will  take  leave  in  «'  RULE  BRITANNIA." 

To  conclude  Avith,  the  Melo-drama  of 

THE  MILLER's  31  AID. 

The  Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Giles,  Mr  £  HER  WIN, 
Mattv  Marvellous,  Mr  HARLEY,     Old  Granger,  Mr  GATTIE, 
George,  Mr  BROWN  K,     Game-keeper,  Mr  WEBSTER, 
Dame,  Mr*  HARLOWE,     Phoehe,  Miss  S.  BOOTH. 


On  Monday,  for   tiie    Benefit   of  Miss  I.  PATON,  Know   your  own 
Mind,  with  Turn  Out,  and  a  Grand  Masquerade, 


Cljeatre  Eopal  &a£*jlMef. 


This  Erenifcg,   (Sth  time)  a  new  Comedy,  ©ailed 


alt?® 

Beau  Shajterlv,  Mr  W.  PAftREN'/ 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Mel  ford,   Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  YINING.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr  Carmvell,  MrCOVENEY. 

Mrs  Biekert[)n,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatter!  v,  MrsC.  JONES. 

MrsCramweii,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

After  which  the  Farce  of 


Brummagem,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Capiain  Vain.  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Checrlv,  Mr  MELROSE,     Ralph,  (1st  time)  Mr  LISTON, 

Laura,  Mrs  GARRICK,     Fanny,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Selina,  Mrs  COVENKV,     Dally,  Mrs  HUNT, 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


ivainarme 

Petruchio,  Mr  COOPER,     Baptista,  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Ilortensio,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Music  Master,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Tailor,  Mr  WILKINSON,     Biondcllo,  Mr  XV.  WEST, 

Pedro,  MrCovency.     Grumio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,  Cook,  Mr  Bartley, 

Nathaniel  MrC.  Jorcs,  Gabriel,  Mr  Moore,  Gregory,  MrCoates, 

Katharine,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Bianca,  Mrs  HUNT,     Curtis,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

On  Monday,  Married  and  Single,  with  Sweethearts  and  Wives. 


EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Marshall's  Perestripinc  Panorama  of  the  Battles  of  Ligny,  les  Quatre  Bras 

and  Waterloo  :  every  day  and  evening  ar.eomrjanied  by  a  full  military  band — 

Soring-  Gardens. 
F»nn,s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhihition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying  the 

Tyhole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working-— 161,  Strand. 


.renting 

tmiqup,    rare,  and   interesting   collection   of  Curiosities,  and   a    Panoramit 
View  of  the  City  op  Mexico— Egyptian  Hail,  Piccadilly. 


IPfieattttai  ®ft$rrbev ; 

A  N  I* 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

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"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  dewn  aught  in  malice." 

^  ^    ar    r    j*     ~    *r    <*• 

AV  S2S  Monday,  July  26,  1824.  Price  \d. 


<£ngU£!j  <©pcra*IJcu$t. 

The  continued  attraction  of  the  Opera  of  Dcr  Freticftutz,  Vvas 
evinced  on  Saturday  evening  bv  the  coucourse  of  persons  assembled  at 
an  early  hour,  at  all  the  dcors.  This  piece  is  to  be  viewed  more  as  a 
vehicle  for  music,  than  as  a  drama  of  much  interest,  although  theic 
is  a  terrific  character  about  it  that  may  absorb  attention  in  a  high  de- 
gree. The  scene  of  The  Wolfs  Glen,'by  Moonlight,  and  the  horrors 
there  exhibited,  are  calculated  to  impress  the  mind  with  a  complete 
idea  of  the  whole  art  and  mystery  of  Daemon-raising.  A  reference  to 
the  description  in  the  play-bill  of  this  scene,  will  shew  how  the  ele- 
ments themselves,  and  ail  the  other  resources  of  witchery,  are  brought 
to  assist  in  this  extraordinary  scene.  Pieces  of  the  most  delightful 
harmony  are  scattered  through  this  Opera;  and  it,  altogether,  is  a 
most  peculiar  performance.  Military  Tactics  followed,  and  amused 
much. 

SDi'tiru  %ant  Cftcatrc. 

That  admirable  vocalist,  Madame  Catalani,  took  a  Benefit  here 
on  Saturday  night,  which  was  attended  by  a  very  numerous  and  gen- 
teel company. 

This  evening  the  Theatre  closes  a  season  prolonged  to  an  unusual 
period — a  season,  of  which  Mr.  Ellisto.v  can  truly  say,  he  has  had 
throughout  the  greater  part,  distinguished  patronage.  On  this  occa- 
sion f%Jiss  Isabella  Paton  takes  hetjirst  Benefit  since  her  appearance 
on  the  stage.  Her  success  as  a  comic  actress,  has  been  eminent  in 
the  few  characters  which  she  has  yet  riifdxrr taken  ;  and  her  youth  and 
talents  give  token  of  a  long  and  Brilliant  career.  She  plays  to-night 
a  character  in  which" she  has  not  been  seen,  and  it  is  one  that  is  cal- 
culated to  display  her  in  a  very  favourable  point  of  view. 

The   performances  here  on  Saturday  evening,    were  i/tfarried  and 

Single,  Loch  and'Key,  and  Katharine  ahd  Petruchio.  In  the  last 
piece,  Miss  Chester  and  Mr.  Cooper  sustained  the  characters  of 
saucy  Kate,  and  the  bold  Petruchio,  with  great  spirit  and  effect. — 
The  house  was  well  attended. 

Sadler's  Wells. — This  Theatre  has  fallen  into  the  hands  of  Mr. 
Grimaldi  and  Mr.  Hughes,  who  open  it  this  evening. — It  is  thus  likely 
to  become  again  a  favorite  place  of  resort. 

Vauxhall.- — These  enchanting  Gardens  are  to  be  open  to-ni^ht.— • 
The  weather  is  must  propitious. 


This  Evening,  a  comic  Sketch,  in  I  Act,  called 


r 


-    .        Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Sir  Ferdinand  Friskv,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Landlord,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Amelia  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Kattv  O'Carrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! 

Marchioness  de  Grenouille  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! 

Captain  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !  ! 

Marquis  de  Grenouille.. .  .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  !  !  !  ! 

Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 


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Beau  Shatter! v,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Melford,   Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE, 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr Camwell,  MrCOVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Faaov,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

Mrs  Crain well,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To  conelude  with  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Billv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON,  Charles,  Mr  VINING, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Bel!,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

^  Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS.  

To-morrow,  The  Padlock,  with  The  Young  Quaker,  &c, 


Cfyratrrftopal,  ©imp  iane. 

Last  Night  of  Performing  this  Season, 

Miss  ISABELLaIMiTON's  Night. 


This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

Knott)  Your  Own  Mimh 

Millamour,  Mr  ELLISTON,     Dashwopd,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Malvil,  Mr  ARCHER.     Richard,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Rvgrove,  Mr  POWELL,     Captain  Bvgrove,  Mr  MEKCh'R, 

Sir  Harry  Lovewit,  Mr  PENLEY.  Sir  J.  Millamottr,  Mr  THOMPSON 

Charles,  Mr  HUGHES,     Robert,  Mr  POVEY, 

Ladv  Bell,  flhst  time)   Miss  ISABELLA  PATON, 

Ladv  .fane,  Mrs  ORGER.     Mrs  Bromley,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

Miss  Neville,  Mrs  H.  HUGHES,  Madame  La  Rouge.,  iMiss  GREEN. 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

TURN  OUT. 

Restive,  Mr  DOWTON,     Somerville,  Mr  MERCER, 
D*  Treacle,  MrGtetie,  Forage/Mr  KNIGHT.  GregOiy,Mi  HARLEY 

Peggy,  Miss  GREEN, 
Marian,  Bliss  S.  BOOTH,     Mis  Ramsay,  Mrs  WILLMOTT, 

To  which  will  be  addrd  a 

GRAND 

To  the  London  Performers  of  all  the  London  Theatres. 
The  Stags  will  represent  [a  magnificent    Garden,  illuminated  with 

various  variegated  Lamps, 
A  Hunting  Glee—"  What  shall  he  have  that  killed  the  Deer."  by  Messrs. 
FITZ  WILLI  AM,  FOSTER,    YARNOLD,   G.  SMITH,  &c. 
"  The    Humours  of  Monlsev  Hurst,"  by  Mr.  HAllLEY. 
The  Minuet  de  la  Cour,  by  Miss  I.  PATON  and   Mr.  NOBLF. 
Duet,  "  My  Pretty  Page,"  Miss  Cubit t  and  Master  Edmonds, 
Gypsies  Glee,  "  From  Afric's  Sun  to  Polar  Snow,"  Master  Edmonds, 
Messrs.  Yarnold,  Foster,  G.  Smith,  Webster,  Sheriff,    &c. 
Mesdamss  Willmott,  Webster,  Gibbon,  J.Smith,  Smith.  &c. 
"  Polly  Glover r  Mr.  KXTGHT. 
QUADRILLES.—Mesdms.  Valancy,  Best,  Carr,  Carly,  Zefbtei,  &c. 
Messrs.  Hope,  Browne.  Gussio,  Seyniorrr,  Watkin*.  White,  kc. 
»  Trip  o'er  the  tfosrs  and  be  Frisky  "  Mr.  FITZ  WILLI  AM  J 
Pantomical  Evolutions,  Messrs.  BlaneHard,  Howell,  &c, 
"  The  Friar  of  Orders  Grey,"  by  Mr.  G.  Smith. 
Fairy  Glee,  '*  Here  m  Cool  Grot/'  Miss  Cubitt,  Miss  Blake, 
Messrs.  Fitzwiliiam.  Yarnold,  Foster.  Edmonds,  G.  Smith,  &c. 
Mr  GRAY  will,  exhibit   his  celebrated  Fantoccini,  Twice  during  the 
Masquerade,  accompanied  by  the  Pandean  Rand. 
To  conclude  with  a  Grand 

EMBLEMATICAL  DISPLAY  OF  FIRE- WORKS. 


'Ibis  Evening,  (4th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

This  eccentric  Vehicle  for  Music  and  Scenic  effect  is  a  literal  Translation  from 
the   highly  celebrated  German   Opera,  composed  by  CARL  MARIA  VON 
WEBER,  which  engages  the  assistance  of  a  largely  encreased  Orchestra. 
Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 
Kiino,  (Hanger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Rodolph.   (a-Huntsman)   Mr  RRAIIAM, 
€asper.  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo,  (a Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

2amiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Kmmo's  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A    SEQUESTERED   PART   OF  THE  FOREST. 

Scene  2. —  The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 

The:  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting-  at  a  Target — Grand  Chorus  of  Pea- 
sants, or  Huntsmen — March,  and  Procession  of  Villagers,  &c. — Song,  Kiliait, 
and  Laughing  Chorus — Duetto,  Rodolph  and  Hollo,  and  ('horns — National 
Waltz— Grand  Scena,  Rodolvh — Bacchanalian  Sons*,  Rollo — The  Appearance 
©f  Z  AM  [EL— The  effects  of'a  Magic  Bullet— Bravura,  Rollo. 

ACT  2— Sckne  l.-r An  ANTI-KOOM  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE. 
Scen«  2— The  WOLF's  GLEN  by  MOONLIGHT. 

Chorus  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  the  clock  strikes  12 — Grand  and  Impressive 
Music  preparatory  to  the  INCANTATION. — Casper's  Summons,  and  Appaar- 
anee  of  ZAMIEL — Music  indicative  of  the  Magic  Ceremonies— Accompanied 
Recitative,  Rodolph  — Apparitions  of  Rodolph's  Mother  and  of  Agnes— Charm, 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes^ 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tho  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  ft,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forme 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !  —  At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
*>f  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  throagk 
the  Gl^n — At  No.  5,  N.eighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  aasl 
.eeftentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  raafie 
nirele  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At.  No.  6,  Tremendoes 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
lYash  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magie  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder—ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  aud 
tke  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

ACTS— Scknb  1— THE  FOREST— Song,  Redolph— Sseie  3— A  Cham- 
ber in  the  Forest  House— Cavatina,  Agnes— Song,  Ann,  and  ehorns  of  Brides- 
maids— Scene  3,  A  Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  plaee— The 
White-Dove-  — Semi-chorus-— Death  of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zansie!. 

To  conclude  with  a  new  Operetta,  entitled 

FREE  AND  EASY. 

The  Characlcri  as  before. 


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THE 


Vftttitncal  •Weriwv; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

♦*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No  829  Tuesday,  July  27 ,  1824.  Price  U. 


Zterc  Freischutz  is  the  subject  of  general  conversation.  One  loun* 
ger  asks  another,  "  Have  you  seen  that  singular  affair  at  the  English 
Opera-House  V — "  Oh,  do  Pa,  let  us  go  and  sec  Friz — Friz— what 
do  you  call  it  V  says  City  Mies.— — "  Lard,  now,  I  vondcr  vhat 
that  'ere  thingumbob  queer  Hoperer  is  all  about,"  exclaims  a  Wapping 
land-lady.  In  short,  from  St  James's  to  St.  Catherine's,  you  will  hear 
it  spoken  of.  Such  is  the  influence  of  music,  and--cw7  spirits !  The 
last  scene  of  this  piece  is  wonderfully  improved.  We  noticed  in  the 
private  boxes,  the  Earl  of  Craven,  Lady  Scott  Douglas,  Mr.  Secretary 
Peel,  Mrs.  Peel ;  and  in  the  dress-circle,  which  was  crowded  with 
fashionably  attired  females,  Lady  Morres  Gore,  Lady  Bernard,  Lady 
Ravensworth,  Lord  Radstock,  Countess  Mangden,  Col.  Vaughan,  Mr. 
Calcraft,  M.  P.  Mr.  P.  Grenfell,  M.  P.  and  numerous  other  distin- 
guished parties  which  we  cannot  particularise.  The  Overtinc,  and 
one  of  Mr.  Braham's  eongs,  were  encored— The  house  was  filled  in 
every  part. 

There  was  a  very  crowded  house  last  night,  to  see  Twelve  Pre* 
cisely,  Married  and  Single,  and  Sweethearts  and  Wives.  The  se- 
cond piece  ought  to  have  been  compressed  to  two  acts.— -The  audience 
seemed  to  be  highly  entertained. 


2)rucp  Hane  €l)eatre. 

This  Theatre  concluded  its  season,  last  night,  with  the  Comedy  of 
Know  your  Own  Mind,  the  Farce  of  Turn  Out,  and  a  Masquerade. 
The  play-bills  announced  that  these  performances  were  for  the  Benefit 
of  Miss  Isabella  Paton,  but  they  were  foi  the  joint  Benefit  of  that 
young  lady  and  the  Proprietor.  The  house  filled  very  well  in  the  course 
of  the  evening,  and  much  amusement  was  derived  from  the  various  en- 
tertainments. Miss  I.  Paton  represented  Lady  Ball,  and  exhibited  a 
just  conception  of  the  character,  with  a  considerable  felicity  of  exe- 
cution. It  is  a  part  that  requires  a  perpetual  flow  of  spirits,  and  a 
pointed  style  of  delivery  and  manner,  and  these  requisites  Miss  I. 
Paton  put  forth  in  a  manner  that  frequently  elicited  animated  applause, 
and  she  sang  an  air  with  ao  much  taste  as  to  merit  the  warm  encore 
she  received.  This  young  lady  gives  promise  of  being  a  permanent 
favorite  of  the  public  ;  and  more   particularly  pos  because  she  ever 


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seems  absorbed  in  her  character,  without  any  thought  of  self  breaking 
out  through  her  style.  No  one  can  he  a  good  actor  or  actress,  with- 
out possessing  this  entire  abstraction  from  every  thing  bat  the  cha- 
racter filled.  Let  Miss  I.  Patox  continue  closely  to  follow  the  rules 
which  her  admirable  instructor,  Mr.  Chapman,  has  laid  down,  and 
there  is  no  fear  of  her  entire  success.  In  the  Farce,  Miss  S.  Booth, 
Mr.  Dowton,  Mr.  Harley,  and  Mr.  Knight,  amused  greatly.  The 
Masquerade  was  well  enough — there  were  some  pleasant  songs.  Mr. 
Harley  was  encored  in  "  The  Humours  of  JMoulsey  Hurst"  Miss 
Paton  walked  the  minuet  do  la  cour  with  Mr.  Noble,  with  the  utmost 
grace  and  elegance. 

■Mr.  Ellistox  appeared  between  the  Comedy  and  Farce,  and  spoke 
the  following  Address. 

Ladies  and  Gentle: en, 

I  cannot  allow  flue  present  opportunity  to  pass  without  again 
congratulating  you  and  myself  on  the  prosperous  state  of  the  ailairs 
of  this  Theatre.  Instead  of  having  added  to  the  debts  of  the  Thea- 
tre, by  your  kindness,  means  have  been  found  materially  to  reduce  the 
old  debts.... I  hope  I  am  sufficiently  well  known  to  the  public,  my  ge- 
nerous patrons,  to  be  believed,  when  I  state,  that  under  these  cir- 
cumstances, I  shall  not  fail  to  revive  pieces  which  are  established  fa- 
vorites, and  also  to  introduce  to  your  notice  others  unknown  to  you, 
but  worthy  of  your  patronage.  I  hope,  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  by 
next  September,  to  offer  to  you  several  new  pieces  worthy  of  you  and 
this  great  national  Theatre.  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  I  have  the  ho- 
nour to  offer  you  all  my  most  hearty  thanks  for  your  kindness,  and  to 
bid  you  a  most  affectionate  farewell." 

On  Sunday,  Mr.  Kean  left  town,  In  his  travelling  carriage,  accom- 
panied by  Mr.  R.  Phillips,  for  Holyhead ;  from  thence  he  proceeds  to 
Dublin. 

Mr.  Macready,  has,  it  is  said,  been  engaged  by  Mr.  M'Donnell  to 
perform  a  certain  number  of  nights  at  the  Cork  theatre  ;  he  is  to  ap- 
pear during  the  assizes. 

TO  CORRESPONDENTS. 

We  have  to  apologise  to  many  friends,  whose  favors  we  have  been  unable  to 
insert  or  notice,  from  so  many  Theatres  being-  open  at  one  time.  We  shall 
soon  be  at  liberty  to  attend  to  all  our  Correspondents ,  but  we  particularly  re- 
quest that  their  letters  may  be  temperate  and  brief. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn.s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
■whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury:  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land— Entrance  of  Regent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bollock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  Interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exeter-chance,  Strand. 
All  Communiaations  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


djtatre  ftopal  CttgUsh  <S»peia*  House, 

7 his  Evening,  (5th.  time)  a. Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


9 
Or,   the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killian,  MrTAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrTSAKER, 
Kuno,  (Ranker  of  tlie  Forest)   Mr  HARTLEY, 
Rodolph,  ~(a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAIIAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,- J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P,  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,  -  Witch  of    the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  I— Scene  I. — A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.     2  — The  Outskirts  of 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn.     The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target  • 
The  Appearance  of  'ZAMIEL— The'  effects  of  a  Magic  Bullet. 

Act  2. -"Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House.  2.— The  Wolf's 
Glen -by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  la  visible  Spirits  as  it  strikes  12 — Grand  and 
Impressive  Music  preparatory  to  the  Incantuliun. — Caspar's  Summons,  &  Ap- 
pearance of  S  'MiEL — Apparitions  of  Rodolph 's  Mother  &  of  Agnes— Charms 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALL8.--At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tlh*  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  hreak  down  Ireesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5.  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Cha.ce  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pass  over  the  magie 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCH'UTZ  from  the  magic  circle.-— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.  3,—  A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place-—  TheW'hite-Dove— Death 
of  Cqsper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zamicl. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

'    GRETNA  GREEN. 

LordLovcll,  Mr  PEARMAN,  with  "  Love's  delightful  hour," 

Mr  Jenkins,  Mr  WRENCH, 

MrTomkins,  Mr  W.  BENNLTT,     Larder,  Mr  POWER, 

Emily.  Miss  POVEY,     Betty  Finikin,  Miss  KELLY. 


To-morrow,  Dcr  Freischutz,  Military  Tactics,  &c. 


tHjeatie  ftopl,  jfo^JWatftet. 

This  Evening,  the  musical  Farce  of 

THE  PADLOCK. 


Leander,  Miss  LOVE,  who  will  introduce 

Say,    What  is  more  dear  to  the  Heart  of  the  Brave  ?' 

Don  Diego,  (Ut  time)  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Mungo,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Scholars,  Messrs  COVENEY  and  C.  JONES, 

Ursula    Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Leonora,  ^liss  PATON,  who  will  introduce 

"  THE  SOLDIER  TIRED,  %c" 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

lie  Young  Quaker* 


Chronicle,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Young  Sadhov,  Mr  YINING,      Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Spatterdash,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Shadrach,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Lounge,  Mr  Coveney, 

Captain  Ambush,  Mr.  JOHNSON, 

Twig,  MrCOATES,     Goliah,  Master  TOKELY, 

Lady  Rounceval,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pink,  Mrs  GIBBS,      Mrs  Millfleur,  Mrs  Kendall, 

Dinah  Primrose,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Araminta,  Miss  LOVE,  with  It  was  a  Lover  Sf  his  lass 

To  conclude  with  (2nd  time  at  this  Theatre)  The 

Two  Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great. 

Frederick  the  Great,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Phelps,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Augustus,  Miss  LOVE, 

Theodore,  Made  VESTRIS,    Carlo,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Ernest,  Mr  BROUGH,     Dick,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Le  Papillon,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Ostler,  Mr  COATES 
Pages,  Mesdms.  HUNT,  W.  JOHNSON,  WOOD. 

Caroline,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Lisbeth,  Miss  BOYCE, 
MadcRitzherg,  Mrs  Glover,  Made  Phelps,  Mrs  Gibbs 

fo-monw,  The  Beggar's  Opera,  with  Married  and  Single,  &c. 


THE 

ftcatvteal  gM»gwbit'; 

AND 

Duily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

\*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No   830  Wednesday,  July  28,  1824.         Price  Wh 

After  Der  Freischutz,  which  again  attracted  in  an  extraordinary 
degiee,  the  Farce  of  Gretna  Green  was  performed  in  the  most  amus- 
ing manner.  The  acting  of  Miss  Kelly  and  Mr.  Wrench,  as  Betty 
Finikin  and  Mr.  Jenkins,  is  inimitable,  and  they  were  laughed  at 
and  applauded  *  to  the  very  echo.'— The  house  was  crowded  to  excess. 


^apmarhct  Qfytatte. 

The  varied  and  amusing  character  of  the  performances  at  this 
house,  ensure  it  a  high  degiee  of  favor  from  the  lovers  of  mirth.— 
The  musical  Farce  of  The  Padlock  was  the  first  piece,  in  which  that 
charming  vocalist,  Miss  Paton,  sang  in  the*  most  delightful  manner. 
Miss  Love,  also,  although  turned  into  a  little  male  creature,  lost  hut 
few  of  her  attractions.  Mr.  Williams  made  a  good  Diego,  and  Mr. 
West  was  a  clever  JUungo.  Mr.  Harley  in  the  following  piece  of 
The  Young  Quaker,  appeared  here  for  the  first  time  this  season,  as 
Spatterdash,  and  was  received  in  the  way  he  ever  is,  most  cordially. 
The  whole  of  this  piece  was  well  performed,  particularly  by  Mr.  Vi- 
KtNG,  Mr.  Farren,  Mr.  Harley,  and  Miss  Chester.  The  Two 
Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great  was  the  last  on  the  list,  and  was  admi- 
rably acted. — There  was  a  numerous  audience. 

A  new  Comic  Opera  is  in  preparation. 

Signor  Rossini  quitted  London  on  Monday  night,  on  his  way  to  the 
Continent.  He,  with  a  party  of  friends,  sat  down  to  a  farewell  din- 
ner ;  but  behold  !  an  unexpected  guest  made  his  appearance,  insti- 
gated by  one  of  those  vulgar  creatures  called  <rreditore,  who,  it  ap- 
peared, had  no  soul  for  music,  and  chose  that  unlucky  hour  to  press 
a  disputed  debt — il  maestro  paused,  on  one  side  he  felt  inclined  to  re- 
sist, give  bail,  &c.  ;  on  the  other,  the  dinner  fumes  titilated  his  ol- 
factory nerves — unable  to  resist,  the  disputed  claim  was  discharged, 
harmony  restored,  and  il  maestro  again  looked  gay,  and  mirth  and 
hilarity  reigned  until  the  hour  of  parting. 

The  young  lady  known  to  the  public  as  Miss  Beaumont,  who  re- 
cently bade  farewell  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  was  married  on  Sa- 
turday last  to  Mr.  George  Owen,  of  the  Secretary's  Office,  East 
India  House.  The  young  lady  is  the  youngest  daughter  of  the  late 
Dr.  Browne,  of  Trinity  College,  Dublin. 


TH£  THEATRICAL  OBSERVER. 


Miss  Stephens  ..took  her  Benefit  on  Saturday,  at  the  Edinburgh 
Theatre  ;  on  which  occasion  Mr-  Sapio  and  Mr.  Horn  appeared  — 
British  Press. 

Dieppr. — A  company  of  comedians,  from  the  Theatre  do  Gymnase 
at  Paris,  are  about  to  transfer  their  scenic  operations  to  this  place. 
Mathews  was  "  At  Home,"  at  the  Theatre  on  Thursday  and  Saturday 
evenings. — The  house  on  each  occasion  was  pretty  well  crowded.  On 
these  nights  his  songs  were  accompanied  by  a  full  orchestra,  and  the 
effect  produced  was  so  superior  to  the  accompaniment  of  a  single  piano- 
forte, that  it  is  to  be  hoped  he  will  always  have  a  band  for  the  future 
in  his  highly  comic  entertainments. 

A  Musical  Festival,  upon  a  grand  and  extensive  scale,  is  to  take 
place  at  Edinburgh  the  latter  efcd  of  October,  to  be  conducted  by  Sir 
George  Smart. 

At  Davis's  Royal  Jlmphi theatre,  this  evening  the  popular  represen- 
tation of  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  with  Mons.  Due  row's  surprising 
Horsemanship,  mid  Harlequin  and  the  Dragon  of  Want  ley. 

Vauxhall. — This  delightful  place  of  amusement,  will  be  open  this 
evening,  with  all  its  former  splendid  attraction. 

Sadler's  Wells  Theatre  was  last  night,  respectably  attended,  to 
see  the  grand  water-piece,  and  other  novelties. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrieal  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor, 

I  am  extremely  sorry  to  trouble  you,  but  perhaps  you 
can  explain  to  me  whether  a  new  performer,  who  makes  a  first  appear- 
ance in  a  new  character,  has  not  a  right,  from  general  usage,  certain 
number  of  orders  ;  if  so,  I  am  sorry  to  say,  our  summer  theatres  have 
departed  from  the  custom. 

I  am,  Sir, 

A  LOVER  OF  JUSTICE. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild.Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

F*nn,s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  h  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  in  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land—Entrance of  Regent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  ©f  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadillv. 


(£§-  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  ndt  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 


Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exeter-change,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


This  Evening  will  be  pei formed 

The  Beggar's  Opera. 

Captain  Macheath,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Peachum,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Lockit,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Ben  Budge,  Mr  EBSWORTII,     Mat  o'tlie  Mint,  Mr  BROUGH, 
Jemmy  Trtitcher,  Mr  COATES.       Carry  Paddington,  Mr  KENCU, 

Crook-fingered  Jack,  Mr  BKIST  (ttY,     Drawer,  Mr  C.  JONFS, 

Wat  Dreary,  Mr  LATHAM,     dimming  Ned'.  Mr  SAUNDEKS, 

Mrs  Peachum,   Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pollv,  Miss  PATON.   Sukey  Tawdry,   Miss  WOOD, 

Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Jenny  Diver,  Mrs  Hunt. 
In  Act  ill.  A  Hornpipe  in  Fetters,  by  Mr  Bemetzricaer. 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

Killing  no  Murder. 


Sir  Walter  Wilton,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Apollo  Belvi,  Mr  L1STON, 

Buskin,  Mr  HARLEY,  with  "Manager  Strutt," 

Bradford,  MrCOVENEY,  Tap,  Mr  E8SWORTH, 

Servant,   Mr  COATES, 
Mrs  Watchet,  Mrs  JONES,      Nancy,   Miss  WOOD, 

Fanny,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single, 

Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN." 
Biekerton,  Mr  POPE.     Melford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING*.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr  Cam  well,  MrCOVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickertan,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterlv,  MrsC.  JONES. 

MrsCramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

—  '  V ! .   ■       i         .  u 

To-morrow,  The  Heir  at  Law,  with  the  Marriage  of  Fi&aro. 


4r 


C^-atre 'Royal  Citgiis!)  ©pera- House, 

1  his  Evening,  (Ctli.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

®  W  A 

rjff    ® 

Or,    */*<?  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killian,  MrTAYLEURE,  Ottoear,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Kuno,  (Kanger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BART  LEV, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)   Mr   BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BtiNNETT,  Uollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (th«  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Acjnos,  (Knuno'a  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEV,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1— Scene  T. — .-Y  Sequestered  Part  of  the  Forest.  2  —  The  Outskirts  of 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn.  The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target 
The  Appearance  of  ZAMIEL— The  effects  of  a  Magic  Bullet. 

Act2.— Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House.  2. — The  Wolf's 
Glen  by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  Invisihle  Spirits  as  it  strikes  12 — Grand  and 
Impressive  Music  preparatory  to  the  Incantation. — Casper's  Summons,  &  Ap- 
pearance of  ZiMihL — Apparitions  of  Rodolph's  Mother  &  of  Agnes— ^OHarras 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THK  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes.) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  lbs  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. — At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  hreak  down  I  rees  and  scatter  the  Fir  a' — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Gfk-n,  and  the  Tqrreut  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  ami  tramp  oe  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl^n — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pass  over  the  magic 
eii  cle  ia  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars—The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act ,3— Scene  I. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.  3,-^-A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place---TheWMte-Deve— Death 
of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zamiel. 

After  which  the  Comic  Operetta  of 

MILITARY  TACTICS. 

The  Characters  as  before. 
To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  oi 

.Love  among  the  Moses. 

•Alderman  Marigold,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Fdmund,  Mr  BLAND, 

Capt.  Gorgon,  Mr  UAIiTLEY,     Sharpset,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Timothy  Hollyhock,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Rose,  Miss  HOLDAWaY. 


To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Love's  Dream. 


THE 

Vftf  atvical  0ftjScvbev ; 

AND  * 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

AV  831  Thursday  ^Jidy  29^  1824.  Price  \d. 

g  .  ^L       — — —  i  i  *  — i—  i       i       — 

Every  body  will  go  and  see  Der  I* jieischutz,  once; — almost 
every  body  will  go  at  second  time — to  be  again  delighted  with  the 
music,  and  re-horrified  with  the  incantation.  The  whole  scene  is  now 
most  appalling  and  interesting,  the  ravens  and  bats  flit  about  dis- 
mally.  The  wild  chace  in  the  air,  with  the  skeleton  horsemen,  &c. 
are  powerfully  effective.  The  whole  arrangement  of  1  he  casting  the 
charmed  balls,  is  decidedly  the  ne  plus  ultra  of  the  terrific.  We 
saw  Lord  Uxbridgo,  the  Countess  of  Guilford,  (a  2nd  time,)  Ladies 
Acton,  Berwick,  Granville  Somerset,  Cockburn,  Sheffield,  Honora- 
ble Mrs.  JH ope,  Hon.  Mrs.  Knight,  Hon.  Mr*.  Herbert,  Sir  Lewis 
Miller,  Cavendish  Bradshaw  Esq.  Sir  George  Barclay,  and 'numerous 
other  parties  of  the  first  distinction  :  and  all  assembled  at  the  early 
hour  of  seven,  to  hear  the  celebrated  Overture. 

J^ap^marftet  €$catra. 

Last  night,  The  Beggar's  Opera,  Killing  710  Murder,  and  Mar- 
ried  and  Single,  were  the  announced  pieces.  Miss  Patox,  however, 
who  was  to  have  played  Polly,  in  the  Opera,  could  not  appear  in  con- 
sequence of  indisposition,  and  Mr.  T.  Dibden*  in  making  the  apology, 
and  proposing  other  performances,  found  the  audience  very  much  dis- 
satisfied— so  much  so,  that  the  representation  of  The  Beggar's 
Opera  was  obliged  to  take  place,  as  they  would  not  be  disappointed 
by  not  having  the  pleasure  to  see  Madame  Vestris.  Mrs.  T.Hill 
undertook  Miss  Paton's  part,  and  sang  some  of  the  airs  pretty  well, 
and  altogether  deserved  much  praise  for  her  readiness  and  desire  to 
please.  Madame  Vesthis  looked  as  engaging  as  her  masculine  attire 
wotld  permit  her,  and  sang  charmingly,  but  not  like  a  Macheath.  lu 
the  Farce,  Mr.  Liston,  as  usual,  amused  the  audience  highly  in  the 
character  of  Apollo  Belvi,  particularly  in  the  dancing-duet  with  Mr. 
Harley,  in  which  he  made  a  faux  pas,  and  fell  upon  his  hands  and 
knees.  The  only  damage  he  received  was  a  considerable  breach  in  his 
inexpressibles,  which  occasioned  peals  of  laughter,  and  he  was  ac- 
tually compelled  by  the  audience  to  repeat  the  dance  in  this  condi- 
tion !  Our  old  friend,  Harley,  as  Billy  Buskin,  went  through  his 
metamorphoses  to  the  great  entertainment  of  the  house  ; — could 
he  not,  by  the  bye,  get  a  more  human-looking  wig  than  that  which 
he  wore  as  the  hair-dresser? — it  is  decidedly  too  outre.  The  house 
was  full  of  genteel  people,  and  we  anticipate  a  flourishing  campaign 
this  season. 


TINS   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


During  the  interval  between  the  pieces  at  the  Cobourg  Theatre,  on 
Monday  night,  a  ruffian  in  the  gallery,  threw  a  large  stone  ginger- 
beer  bottle  with  the  greatest  violence  into  the  pit  ;  the  bottle  struck 
the  head  of  an  eldeily  female,  who,  stunned  by  the  blow,  nearly 
fainted  ;  some  friends  near  her  took  off  her  bonnet  and  cap,which  were 
deluged  ia  blood.  The  sinferer  was  carried  out  of  the  theatre,  and  an 
universal  cry  prevailed  throughout  the  house  for  the  detection  of  the 
miscreant,  but  unfortunately  for  the  end  of  justice,  he  escaped  in  the 
confusion. 

Mr.  Fhilipps,  of  the  English  Opera  House,  gives  a  Lecture  on 
Singing  and  Vocal  Music  at  the  Argyll  Rooms  to-morrow. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir — Seeing  a  short  query  in  your  useful  publication  of  yesterday, 
as  to  whether  a  new  performer,  making  a  first  appearance  in  a  new 
character,  has  not  a  right  to  a  certain  number  of  orders.  I  beg  to 
inform  your  correspondent,  that  the  "  order"  is  altogether  a  matter 
of  courtesy  from  the  proprietors,  and  that  he  must  be  extremely  ig- 
norant of  theatrical  affairs  in  proposing  the  question,  when  it  is  known 
that  there  are  times  when  gratuitous  admissions  keep  money  from 
the  doors  /and  which  would  evidently  be  the  case  now,  during  the  suc- 
cessful career  of  Der  Freischutz  at  one  of  •'  our  summer  theatres." 

I  am,  Sir,  your's  obediently, 

AN  OLD  STAGER. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrieal  Observer, 

Sir — Observing  the  number  of  cases  of  Hydrophobia,  and  being  a 
great  play-goer,  I  beg  to  state  that  I  hope  none  of  our  Managers 
will,  for  the  present,  get  up  "  The  Forest  of  Bondy  ;  or,  the  Dog  of 
Mohtargis"  lest  the  canine  performer  in  the  piece  should  prove  mad, 
and  not  only  bite  Captain  Aubri,  but  the  other  persons  of  .the  drama, 
and  perhaps  fly  at  the  audience ! 

Your's,  P.  P. 

To  Mister  Editor. 

Sir, 

You'll  exkuse  me,  but,  Sir,  seeing  as  how  you've  a  vast  to  do 
about  the  theaturs,  and  it  being  as  now  cruel  hot  weather  for  them 
'ere  places,  you'll  exkuse  me,  but  as  I'm  a  poor  widow  out  o'  work, 
and  wants  sommit  to  do,  might'nt  I  get  a  bit  o'  bread  by  hawking  of 
dry  pocket-hanherchers ,  at  the  theaturs,  for  the  'commodation  o*  them 
as  purspires  over  freely  } — I  would'nt  charge  no  more  nor  a  shilling  a 
piece,  and  I'd  take  'em  back  for  four-pence,  an  they  ban't  used  by 
snuffy  people.  •; 

t     I  am,  your  Servant,  to  oblege 

SALLY  SUDDS. 

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'Cfjeatir  Hopal,  |§>ap=jEaiittt.   jr 

This  Evening,  the  Farce  of 

MRS.  SMITH. 

Mr  Smith,  Mr  LISTON,     Charles  Wentworth,  Mr  VINING, 
Mr  Stanley,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jeweller,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

The  Widow  Emily  Smith,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Mrs  Sophia  Smith,  Mrs  BOYCE,     Betty,  Mrs  HUNT, 
Mrs  Burton,  Mrs  COVENEY,      Mrs  Taffcty,  Mrs  EBSWORTH, 
Milliner,  Mrs  W.  JOHNSON,     Foggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which,  the  Corned v  of 

The  Heir  at  £.&w. 

Daniel  Dowlas,  alias  Lord  Duberley,  Mr  LISTON, 

Dick  Dowlas,  Mr  VINiNG, 

Doctor  Panoloss,   Mr  HARLEY, 

Henry  Morland,  Mr  JONHSON,  Kenrick,  Mr  LEE, 

Stedfast,  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Zekiel    Homespun,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Deborah  Dowlas,  or  Lady  Dul)erlev,  Mrs  WINDSOR 

Caroline  Dormer,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Cicely  Homespun,  [1st  time]  Miss  LOVE, 

The  ORIGINAL  EPILOGUE  by  the  Characters. 


To  conel«d*  with  (3rd  time  at  this  Theatre)  The 

Two  Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great. 

Frederick  the  Great,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Phelps,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Augustus,  Miss  LOVE, 

Theodore,  Made  VESTRIS,    Carlo,  Mr  COVEN EY, 

Ernest,  Mr  BROUGH,     Dick,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

LePapillon,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Ostler,  Mr  COATES 

Pages,  Mesdms.  Hunt,  W.  Johnson,  &  Wood. 

Madame   Ritzberg,   Mrs  GLOVFR, 

Caroline,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Lisbeth,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Madame  Phelps,  Mrs  GIBES, 

To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with  Married  and  Single. 


%\)t  atre  fto»al  <^it$lish  $ptr<&  House 

This  Evening,  (7fch.  time)  a  Grand  Mnsieal  Performance,  entitled 

I>er  n 


reisciiuiz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

KttKan,  MrTAYLElXRE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKEH, 

Kmno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mi  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo,  (a Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Hnntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 
ZaraicJ,  (the  Blank  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COORK, 

Agnes,  (Knnno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 
Arm,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  I — Scene  I. —  A  Sequestered  Part  of  the  Forest.  9.—  The  Outskirts  ef 
th?  Forest  &  Villa ffe  Inn.  The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target 
Tho  Appearance  of  ZAMIBL— The  effects  of  a  Magie  Ballet. 

Act  2.— Scene  I. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House.  9. — The  Wolfs 
Glen  by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  It  strikes  12 — Grand  and 
Impressive  Mnsio  preparatory  to  the  Incantation. — Casper's  Summons,  &  Ap.» 
pearanee  of  Z*mihl — Apparitions  of  Rodolph's  Mother  &  of  Agnes— Charms 
and  Blessing  of  tho  Balls. 

THE  CA8TIXQ  OF  THE  BJLLS.  —  At,  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  eehoea) 
the  Moon  as  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witeh  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Han-inane  break  down  Ireesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  I— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  aad  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl*»n — At  No.  6,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  diseordaufc  and 
eecentrie  Musie,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chaee  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a.  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magie 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits— At.  No.  0,  Treraondona 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  tho  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Roeks  aro  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  aad  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scene*  are  ac- 
cumulated, i a  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  frem  the  magie  eircle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  aatl 
the  Snene  closes  as  the  elock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.  3,— A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. —The WhitnJDove— Deatfc 
of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zamiel. 


After  which  the  Comic  Operetta  of 

REAM. 


Frederick  Easy,  Mr  WRENCH,     Henry  Moreton,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Simon,  (1st  time)  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Mr  Dormer,   Mr  GROVE,     Lawyer,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Cecilia  Dormr-r,  Miss  KFLLY,     Maria,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

* — — —    ■•  '  x  — — — — — —    - - —    ..-■■■  ■  ■       ii— ^» 

Tc-moiTow,  Dor  Freischiitz,  with  Gretna  Green. 


THE 

Vftaitrf cal  ®to£tt1in' ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malic*." 

•r    ^    ^   ^"   ^~    ■*    ^    & 

No.  832  Friday,  July  SO,  1824.  Price  U. 

There  was  another  fashionable  and  crowded  assemblage  here  last 
night,  to  see  Der  Freischutz,  and  Love's  Dream.  The  former  piece 
has  been  much  improved  in  many  respects  since  the  first  night,  and 
would  give  perfect  satisfaction,  were  the  concluding  scene  altered  a 
little.  It  is  destructive  of  all  past  interest,  to  behold  in  this  scene 
the  Dasmon  walk  in  amongst  a  number  of  people,  and  bear  off  one  oi 
them  amidst  flames  and  other  devilish  horrors,  whilst  the  remaining 
group  look  on  with  indifference,  and  instantly  proceed,  on  the  iden- 
tical ground  that  had  gaped  and  swallowed  up  their  comrade,  to  sing 
and  be  merry,  and  make  a  match  at  matrimony.  Surely  it  would 
have  been  better  for  those  whom  the  Devil  had  left  untouched,  to  fly, 
and  let  the  scene  close  over  the  roasting  of  the  wicked  Caspar.  Af- 
terwards they  might  have  been  congregated  in  a  pleasanter  spot,  and 
have  sang  and  danced,  and  made  the  lovers  happy.  However,  Dor 
Freischutz  has  the  merit  of  being  a  very  singular  production,  and 
the  music  in  general  is  uncommonly  fine.  Mr.  Braham,  Miss  Noel, 
Miss  Povey,  and  Mr.  H.  Phillips,  sang  with  excellent  effect,  and 
obtained  great  applause.  The  Overture,  as  usual,  was  much  ad- 
mired.— The  Orchestra  is  very  ably  conducted. 

In  Love's  Dream,  the  cleverest  of  all  the  clever  Miss  Kelly's, 
acted  with  infinite  , humor  and  dexterity,  and  with  Mr.  Wrench  ia 
the  same  piece,  often  received  loud  applause.  Mr.  W.  Chapman  aUo 
gave  great  satisfaction. 

There  was  an  excellent  house  here  last  night.  The  first  piece  was 
Mrs.  Smith,  *hich  amused  considerably  :  then  tame  The  Heir  at 
Law,  which  was  admirably  acted.  Mr.  Lyston's  old  Chandltr  is  a 
fine  comic  hit,  and  Mr.  Harley's  Doctor  Pangloss,  has  all  the  eccen- 
tricity of  manner  recessary  for  this  farcical  sketch.  These  two  gen- 
tlemen kept  the  audience  in  high  mirth.  Mrs.  Windsor's  Lady  Du- 
lerly  was  ;not  badly  done.  Dick  Dowlas,  by  Mr.  Vising,  was  well 
acted.  That  rising  performer,  Mr.  W.  West,  played  Zekiel  Hotne- 
*pun  with  great  truth  of  colouring,  and  looked  the  honest  eountry 
lad  extremely  well.  Miss  Love  appeared  as  the  unsophisticated 
Cicely,  and  got  through  the  part  pretty  tolerably,  considering  that 
she  is  so  smart'  a  lady  in  her  usual  etyle  of  performing.  The  Two 
Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great  was  the  last  piece,  and  Mr.  W.  Far- 
rbk,  Madame  Vestris,  Miss  Levi,  and  Mrs.  Gibs*,  rendered^  very 
entejrttininjr, 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


A  young  man  of  colour,  at  Jamaica,  has  been  sentenced  to  prisoi 
for  two  months,  on  a  charge  of  having  cried  out  to  the  actors  on  the 
stage  of  the  theatre,  during  the  performance,  "  Play  the  downfall  of 
Jamaica!" — British  Press. 

The  attractions  of  Vauxoall  are  presented  this  Evening. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor, 

Being  well  aware  of  the  liberality  of  your  valuable 
Observer,  I  take  the  liberty  of  stating  the  following  circumstance. 

A  friend  of  mine,  (a  youth  seventeen  years  of  age)  having  been  per- 
suaded by  several  amateurs,  that  he  possesses  abilities  for  the  his- 
trionic art,  which  (if  cultivated)  might  enable  him  to  become  an  or- 
nament to  the  Stage  ;  is  desirous  to  know  what  line  of  conduct  he 
should  pursue  for  that  purpose  ;  therefore,  if  you,  or  (through  your 
inserting  this)  any  of  your  readers,  could  inform  him,  he,  and  my- 
self, would  ever  feel  grateful  for  your  kindness. 

I  am,  Sir, 
A  CONSTANT  READER. 

The  Editor  thinks  the  young  gentleman  should  make  application  to 
Mr.  T.  Dibden,  who  instructs  for  the  Stage. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Sir, 

Seeing  an  answer  to  my  letter  published  by  you  yesterday;  I 
cannot  help  replying  to  it  ;  I  know  not  who  the  writer  is,  but  he  has 
answered  my  letter  very  confidently.  -I  do  say,  Sir,  that  when  new 
pei formers  make  their  appearance,  they  have  a  right  to  send  their 
friends.  As  to  it  being  a  matter  of  courtesy,  I  well  know,  or  the  lady 
to  whom  I  allude  would  have  sent  some  friends,  but  she  could  not  as 
she  was  only  allowed  two  Orders.  As  to  the  successful  career  of 
Der  Freischutz  at  one  of  our  summer  theatres,  that  can  have  nothing 
to  do  with  my  letter,  as  the  person  to  whom  I  allude,  made  her  first 
appearance  before  it  was  announced,  and  the  pit  of  the  Theatre  was 
not  half  full ;  and  when  I  heard  she  was  only  allowed  a  certain  num- 
ber of  orders,  I  sent  several  persons  to  the  house  myself. 

I  am,  Sir, 
A  LOVER  OF  JUSTICE. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
■whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowhag,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 

Diorama — Consisting  of  a  View  of  the  interior  of  Trinity  Chapel,  m  the 
Cathedral  of  Canterbury  :  and  a  View  of  the  Valley  of  Sarnen,  in  Switzer- 
land—Entrance of  Regent's  Park,  by  Portland  Place — Clo»e$  to-morrow. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions   of  Ancient    and  Modern   Mexico,    presenting  a 

unique,    rare,  and  interesting   collection  of  Curiosities,  and   a   Panoramic 

View  of  the  City  of  Mhxico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

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%\)taUt  ftopal,  ^ay-jHatfeet. 


—  -  — 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  call'd 

Seeing  is  Believing. 

Sir  Credule,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Sceptic,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Porter,  Mr  COATES, 

Captain  Nightshade,  Mr  COVENEV, 

Simon,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Miss  Di,  Mrs  HUNT,     Kitty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 


After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy5  called 

sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Billy  Laekaday,  Mr  LISTON,  Charles,  Mr  VIN1NG, 
Sand  ford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,   Mrs  GARKICK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single. 

Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Mel  ford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VI KING*.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  MrCamwell,  Mr  COVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 
Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL.  Mrs  Shatterly,  MrsC.  JONES. 
Mrs  Cram  well,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To-morow,  Such  Things  Ave,  with  the  Padlock, 


C!)catit  'ftoyal  digits  l;  ©pet  a- House, 


9 


This  Evening-,  (Sth.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  enticed 

.chutz 

C*«i    //ie  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Kaoo.  (Ran£er  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
KiltUs,  MrTAYLftUR^  Dttk-ar,  (a  Bonemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Rodolph.  (a  Huntsman)   Mr  BRAHAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  My  BKNNHTT,  Hollo,  (a  Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  He-nrv,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 
Zaroiol,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 
Ann,  Miss  FOVEV,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Actl— Scene  !.— A  Sequestered  Part  of  the  Forest.  2.— The  Outskirts  «f 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn.  The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target 
The  Appearance  of  ZAM1EL* — The  effects  of  a  Magio  Bullet. 

Act  2.—  Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  tho  Forest  House.  2. — The  Wolf's 
<31en  by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  it  strikes  12 — Grand  and 
Impressive  Music  preparatory  to  the  Incantation. — Casper's  Summons,  &  Ap- 
pearance of  Zaniel — Apparitions  of  Itodolph's  Mother  &  of  Agnes—  Charm* 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. — At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Trees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glm — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  Bad  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills-— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Bocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  nil  the  horrors  of  ths  preceding  seenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. — Al 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rt>nt  asunder — ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fke,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  I 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.  3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place— TheWhite  Dove—Death 
of  Casper ,  and  last  appearance  of  Zamiel. 

After  which  the  Comic  Operetta  of 

ETNA  GREEN. 

Lord  Lovewcll,  Mr  PEARMAN,  with  "  Love's  delightful  hour," 

Mr  Jenkins,  Mr  WRENCH, 

MrTomkins,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Larder,  Mr  POWER, 

Emilv.  Miss  POVEY,     Betty  Finikin,  Miss  KELLY. 


To-morrow,  Dcr  Freischiitz,  with  Free  and  Easy. 


THE 

AND  ' 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

^     ^~  ^~  ^    ^~  -*■  -4T'^L 

t%  Nothing  oxtenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice. " 

No.  833  Saturday,  July  31,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Nothing  new  occurred  in  the  performance  of  Der  Freischutz  lust 
night  ;  but  it  attracted  as  much  as  before.  JYIiss  Kelly  and  Mr. 
Wrench  were  extremely  amusing  in  Gretna  Green.  Mr.  Pearjman 
and  Miss  Povev  sang  very  pleasingly. — We  think  Mr.  Peakman  im- 
proved by  his  recent  trip. 

The  performances  of  last  night  went  off  with  excellent  effect,  and 
gave  much  delight  to  a  numerous  audience.  In -Sweethearts  and  IVives, 
which  was  the  second  piece,  Bladamc  Vestkis  was  encored  in  her 
song  of  "  Why  arc  you  wandering  here  I  pray"  and  Mr.  Liston  in 
his  Lamentation  Song.  The  new  Comedy  of  Married  and  Single 
was  the  last  piece,  in  which  an  apology  was  made  by  Mr.  Cooper,  for 
Mrs.  T.  Hill,  who  was  indisposed,  and  Miss  Wo'id  undertook  the 
part,  and  got  through  it  very  well.--The  new  Comic  Opera  forth- 
coming, is  anxiously  looked  for  by  the  regular  play-goers.  In  part  of 
our  number,  yesterday,  we  spoke  of  Mr.  West,  instead  of  Mr.  Huckel. 

A  very  astonishing  musical  phenomenon,  in  the  form  of  a  female 
child,  only  three  years  and  eight  months  old,  is  now  performing  on 
the  harp  at  Liverpool.  Her  skill  is  so  extraordinary,  that  many  of 
the  audience  are  affected  even  to  tears.  No  name  is  given — they  call 
her  the  In/ant  Lyre. 

We  are  happy  to  hear  that  the  subscription  for  poor  Mis.  P>la\d 
is  encreasing.  Persons  of  all  ranks  have  come  forward  on  this  occa- 
sion. An  addition,  however,  to  what  has  been  contributed,  is  still 
required,  to  place  her  in  a  proper  state  of  comfort. 

Dublin  Theatre — July  28.— "  The  public  are  respectfully  in- 
formed, that  Mr.  Kean  is  engaged  at  this  Theatre  for  a  limited  num- 
ber of  nights,  and  will  make  his  first  appearance  on  Monday  next, 
in  the  tragedy  of  King  Richard  the  Third." — Bliss  M.  Tree  is  only 
to  perform  here  for  a  few  nights  longer.  She  has  pleased  in  an  emi- 
nent degree,  because  she  possesses  so  much  sweetness  of  manner,  and 
has  so  delightful  a  voice. — We  shall  greatly  regret  her  departure. 

Liverpool  Theatre. — Miss  L.  Kelly,  Mr.  Connor,  and  Mi, 
Meadow?,  are  here. 


THE  THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


hwgi—ii    iLwOtiL 


Birmingham  Theatre. — July  26. — Our  townsman,  Jones,  takes 
his  Benefit  to-night,  and  his  acknowledged  talents,  aided  by  a  nu- 
merous and  respectable  connexion  here,  will  doubtless  ensure  him  a 
good  house*.  .The  evening's  entertainments  will  derive  very  consider- 
able additional  attraction  by  the  appearance  of  that  excellent  comic 
actress,  Mrs.  Davison,  aftes  a  long  absence  from  our  boards. 

July  29 — On  this  evening,  Mr.  Warde,  who  daily  rises  in  estima- 
tion with  the  public,  performs  his  admired  character  of  Rob  Roy.-~~ 
Mr.  Elliston  is  to  appear  to-morrow  in  bis  popular  character  of 
Ranger,  in  The  Suspicious  Husband,  with  him  Mr.  Blanchard  and 
Mrs.  Davison  also  appear. 

The  first  of  Mr.  Philipp's  Lectures  were  delivered  yesterday  at  the 
Argyll  Rooms.  His  instructions  arc  original  ;  he  exemplifies  them 
by  instances  and  illustrations  ;  and  those  who  cultivate  the  vocal  art, 
would  do  well  to  treasure  up  bis  precepts. — It  is  with  the  utmost 
pleasure  we  find  Mr.  Philipps  intends  to  give  a  second  Lecture. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

My  dear  Observer, 

There  are  two  or  three  things  in  the  performance  of 
this  Der  Freischutz,  at  the  linglish  Opera-House,  which  should  be 
altered.  In  the  first  place,  the  stage  effect  would  not  be  at  all  di- 
minished if  lamps  were  placed  at  the  back  of  the  boxes  :  at  present 
they  are  so  dark  that  you  cannot  discover  the  features  of  your  next 
neighbour — many  a  pretty  face,  therefore  goes  without  its  just  tribute 
of  admiration.  Mr.  Arnold  has  contrived  to  draw  together  some 
very  genteel  audiences,  and  he  must  know  that  a  great  part  go  as 
much  to  be  seen  as  to  see.  The  house  looks  now  just  as  it  did  when 
Mr.  Bartley  gave  bis  Astronomical  Lectures.  The  music  of  this 
piece  is  certainly  very  fine,  but  the  translation  appears  to  me  to  be 
too  literal.  There  is  little  or  no  interest  in  the  lovers,  or  the  comic 
characters,  but  the  originality  and  spirit-stirring  wildness  of  the  story 
are  sufficient  to  render  it  attractive.  Mr.  Bennett  is  a  passable  melo- 
dramatic actor,  but  he  has  an  unfortunate  dragging  delivery,  which 
is  very  tedious.  Could  not  the  casting  of  the  balls  be  shortened  a 
little  ? — I  really  was  quite  tired  of  seeing  this  gentleman  making  faces 
over  his  cauldron.  There  are  some  other  matters  capable  of  being 
mended,  but  the  last  scene  is  the  most  defective  part  of  the  piece, 
but  as  you  have  mentioned  this  before,  however,  I  need  not  dwell 
upon  it.  There  is  altogether  a  considerable  deal  of  the  extraordinary 
about  Der  Freischutz  ;  and  it  is  no  wonder  it  is  so  much  run  after. 
Your's,  JOHN  BROWN. 

(£§"   It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Prioted  &  Published  by  B.  Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'chanire,  Strand, 
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theatre  ftoyal,  f|ap.-#lailut. 

This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  I  Act,  calld 

Twelve  Precisely. 

Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST,    Landlord,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 
Sir  Ferdinand  Friskv,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Amelia  Wildloye Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Katty  O'Carrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! 

Marchioness  de  Grenouille  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! 

€aptain  Wildiove Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !  ! 

Marquis  de  Grenouille.. . .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  !-!!-! 

Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which,  the  Onaedy  of 

Such  Tilings  Are, 


The  Sultan,  Mr  POPE,  Lord  Flint,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Sir  Luke  Tremor,  (1st  time)  Mr.  W.  FARREN, 

Mr  Twincail,  Mr  LISTON,     El  virus,  Mr  VINING, 

Mr  Haswell,  Mr  COOPER, 

Mr  Meanright,  Mr  Younger,  Zedan,  Mr  Williams 
1st  Keeper,  Mr  Johnson,  2nd  Do  Mr  Ehs worth, 

First  Prisoner,  Mr  C.  Jones,      2nd  Do.  Mr  Bartley, 

Female  Prisoner,  Mrs  GLOVER, 
Lady  Tremor,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Aurelia,  MissBOYCE, 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

THE  PADLOCK. 

Leander,  Miss  LOVE,  who  will  introduce 
Say>    What  is  more  dear  to  the  Heart  of  the  Brave  f 

Don  Diego,  Mr  WILLIAMS,  Mungo,  Mr  WEST, 
Scholars,  Messrs  COVEN EY  and  C.   JONES, 

Ursula,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Leonora,  MissPATON,  who  will  introduce 

"  THE  SOLDIER  TIRED,  <ftc." 

Oa  Monday,  The  Young  Quaker,  with  Killing  no  Murder,  and 
The  Two  Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great. 


Cf)ratre'&ojMl  CngUsh  ©peia^ouse, 

This  Evening,  (Oth.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

I>er  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno.  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
HilMan,  J\Ir  TAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Kodolph,  (a  Huntsman)   Mr  BRAHAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamml,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1 — Scene  I. — A  Sequestered  Part  of  the  Forest.  2.-— The  Outskirts  of 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn.  The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target 
The  Appearance  of  ZAMIEL— Tha  effects  of  a  Magie  Bullet. 

Act  2.-— Scene  1.  —  An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House.  2. — The  Wolf's 
Glen  by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  it  strikes  12 — Grand  and 
Impressive  Musio  preparatory  to  the  Incantation. — Casper's  Summons,  &  Ap- 
peurance  of  Zjnihl — Apparitions  ofHodolph's  Mother  &  of  Agnes— Charm* 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  Jhq  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  T  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  ! — At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric" Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
eircle  in  the  «louds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars*-- -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder- -ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  Mouse.  3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place---TheWhitc  Dove— Death 
of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zaraiel. 

After  which  the  Comic  Opera  of 

FREE  and  EASY. 

Sir  John  Freeman,  Mr  WRENCH, 
Mr  Charles  Courtley,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Ralph,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Michael,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Richard,  Mr  SALTER,     Peter,  Master  BODEN. 

Mrs  Charlotte  Courtley,  Miss  POVEY,       Rose,  Miss    R.  BODEN, 

Gertrude,  Miss  KELLY. 
Eugenia,  MissCARR,     Cook,  Mrs.  JERROLD. 

Oh  Monday,  Dcr  Freischutz,  Military  Tactics,  with  A  Dun  a  Day. 


THE 


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A.ND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  nuglit  in  malice." 

No.  834  Monday,  Aug.  2,   1824.  Price  Id. 

/>/?«  Freischutz  was  attended  by  another  numerous  and  genteel 
audience  on  Saturday  night.  The- Music,  and  the  scene  of  the  Cast- 
ing of  the  Balls,  appear  to  be  the  grand  attractions  of  the  piece. — 
Mr.  Bra  HAM  was  encored  in  the  song,  "  JVow,  good  night,"  as  was 
the  Chorus  of  Huntsmeu  in  "  fVhat  equals  on  earth  the  delight  of 
the  huntsman." 

Free  and  Easy  followed,  and  was  well  acted  by  Mr.  Wrench,  Mr. 
Bartley,  Mr.  Kayner,  Mr.  Chapman,  and  Miss  Kelly. 


For  the  first  time,  this  season,  and,  we  believe,  for  many  years, 
the  dull  and  heavy  Comedy  of  Such   Things  Are,  was  performed  at 
this  Theatre  on  Saturday  night ;  we  (\o  not  think  the  revival  does  any 
credit  to  the  taste  or  judgment  of  the  Manager.     On  its  first  repre- 
sentation it  was  exceedingly  popular,  but  solely  because  the  celebrated 
Howard  was  then  the  subject  of  universal  admiration,  and  his  name 
the  theme  of  universal  praise.  To  compliment  this  excellent  man  (who 
by  the  bye,  is  described  by  the  authoress  as  hateing  all  compliments) 
Mrs.  Inchbald  produced  her  Comedy,  and  however  deserving  of  the 
success  that  followed,  this  feeling  might  have  been,  it  was  more  than 
a  rccompence  for  the  talent  employed  upon  it.     The  production  is  as 
insipid  as  it  could  well  be,  and  there  is  nothing  of  humor,  bustle,  or 
character,  to  atone  for  its  decided  want   of  interest  and  dramatic  in- 
cident.    We  cannot  but  condemn  in  the  most   unqualified  manner  the 
revival  of  this  piece,  while  so  many  of  its   betters  are  forgotten  by 
those,  who  alone  possess  the   power  of  preserving  from  oblivion    the 
works  of  our  best  dramatists.     Mr.  W.  Farren   performed  with  ad- 
mirable effect  the  part  of  Sir  Luke  Tremor,  but  it   must  have  been 
wretched,  indeed,  if  he  had  not  been  able  to  render  it  amusing.     Mi. 
Liston  was  not  "  At  Home"  in  the  character  of  Ttoineell,  and    his 
gift   of  rich   humor  was   lost.     Mr.  Johnson  acted  My  Lord  Flint, 
but  did  nothing  more.     Mr.  Vining,  who  is  daily  improving,  was  ex- 
cellent as  Elvirus  ;  and  Mrs.  Glover  and  Mrs.  Gibbs  were  both  ad- 
mirable as  Arabella  and  Lady  Tremor.      We  must  not  omit  our  tri- 
bute of  praise  to  the  acting  of  Mr.  Cooper,  who  sustained   the  part 
of  Mr.  Haswell  in  as  perfect  a  style  as  we  ever  recollect.     His  con* 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


ception  of,  the  character  was  exquisite,  and  his  performance  equally 
so.  The  Farce  of  The  Padlock  followed:  Miss  Paton  and  Miss 
Love  sang  very  sweetly,  and  they  were  well  supported  by  Mr.  W, 
West  and  Mr.  Williams. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre,  and  Sadler's  Wells,  it  will  be  seen,  have  a 
great  variety  of  novel  amusements  this  evening. 

The  entertainments  and  attractions  generally  at  Vauxhall  have 
brought  to  it  this  season  the  most  unexampled  patronage.  It  is  now 
in  the  very  zenith  of  its  success,  and  the  continued  fine  weather  in- 
duces crowds  of  the  beauty,  rank,  and  fashion  of  London,  to  assemble 
as  a  matter  of  preference  and  delight,  after  the  anxiety  and  toil  of 
the  busy  day. 

Delicate  %Affair. — If  report  is  to  be  credited,  a  first-rate  vocalist 
will  soon  appear  before  the  public  in  a  new  and  not  very  agreeable 
character.  It  is  said  that  he  lias  felt  for  some  time  the  influence  of 
the  gentle  passion  in  a  way  unfavorable  to  his  repose,  and  the  feeling 
was  equally  ardent  on  the  part  of  the  lady,  (the  wife  of  a  wealthy 
commoner)  which  has  led  to  so  unfortunate  a  result. 

Mr.  Sinclair  sailed  from  Dublin  at  the  close  of  the  last  week,  to  ful- 
fil an  engagement  in  Edinburgh,  where  he  will  be  joined  in  a  few  days 
by  Miss  Tree. — British  Press. 

At  the  Cheltenham  Races,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Yates  were  surrounded  by 
a  gang  of  sharpers,  who  succeeded  in  robbing  Mrs.  Yates  of  her  re- 
ticule, containing  a  £5.  note,  some  sovereigns,  a  gold  watch,  chain, 
seals,  &c.  with  which  they  escaped. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Mr.  Editor, 

I  understand  from  the  best  authority,  that  Der  Freischutz 
is  to  he  produced  at  both  the  winter  theatres.  At  Drury  Lane  as  a 
Melo-drama,  and  at  Co  vent  Garden  as  an  Opera,  Mr.  Weber  leading 
the  Orchestra  at  the  latter  house.  I  have  dropped  you  this  informa- 
tion in  case  you  are  not  aware  of  the  circumstance. 

c  c.  s. 

A  CONSTANT  READER. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions   of   Ancient   and  Modern    Mexico,    presenting  a 

unique,    rare,  and   interesting   collection   of  Curiosities,  and   a    I'anoramie 

View  of  the  City  or  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall.  Piccadilly. 

(£f-  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

1 '  *  -  ■         —  ■    — ■  ■  ■  ■ 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exetpr-'chan?e.  Strand. 
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Chjatre  i\oj>al  CngltsI)  ^pera^ouse 


This  Evening,  (10th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

DER  FREISCHUTZ, 

Or,  tJic  Seventh  Bullet  ! 

Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  HARTLEY, 

KiHian,  MrTAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (.1  Bo'nemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAIIAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland)  J.  Cooper, 

Zamioj,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the-  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Kimno's  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 

Ann-,  Miss  POVEV,     Witch  of   the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1— Scene  I.— A  Sequestered  Part  of  the  Forest.  2  —  The  Outskirts  of 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn.  The  National  'I  rial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target 
Tho  Appearance  of  ZAMIEL— The  effect"?  of  a  Magic  Bullet. 

Act  2.— Scene  1.— An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House.  2.— The  Wolf's 
Glen  by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  Invisihle  Spirits  as  it  strikes  12— Grand  and 
impressive  Music  preparatory  to  the  Incantation. — Casper's  Summons,  &  Ap- 
pearance of  Z  >, viel— Apparitions  of  Bodolph's  Mother  &  of  Agnes—  Charms 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I.  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night*Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tlv  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  '1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !--At  No.  4.  The  Battle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  GW — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccwatf id  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
«irele  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Bocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  hoirors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. "-At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  *Iouse.  3,— A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place-— The  White  Dove— Death 
of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zamiel. 

After  which  the  Comic  Opera  of 

MILITARY  TACTICS. 

The  Characters  as  before. 
To  conclude  with  an  Operetta,  called 

A  DUN  A  DAY. 

Old  Rakclv,  Mr  W>  BENNETT,     Young  Pakclv,  Mr  BAKER, 

Shirk,  Mr.  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Mr  Bracelet.  Mr  LODGE,     Mr  Rigid,  Mr  HENRY, 

Mr  Hermitage,  Mr  J.  COOPER,     Mr  Hay,  Mr  SANDERS, 

Mr  Plush,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Mr  Capias,  Mr  MINTON, 

Caroline,  Miss  L.  CARR,     Frill,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  and  I  will  have  a  Wife. 


nsi 


Cijeatrf  liopal,  f?a.y=J$!at1ut. 

This  E veiling  will  be  pei  formed 

iiiin:  Quaker, 


Chronicle,  Mr  W.FARREN, 

Young  Sadboy,  Mr  VINING,      Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Old  Sadbov,  Mr,  W.  JOHNSON, 

Spaiterdash,  Mr  HaRLEY, 

Siradrach,   Mr  WILLIAMS,     Lounge,  Mr  Coveuey, 

Captain  Ambush,  Mr.  JOHNSON, 

Twig-,  Mr  COAXES,     Goliab,  Master  TOKELY. 

Ladv  Rounceval,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Pink,  Mrs  GIBBS,      Mrs  Milltienr,  Mrs  Kendal!, 
!      Dinah  Primrose,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Araininta,  Miss  LOVE,  with  It  was  a  Lover  fy  his  lass 


<9    »3 


After  which  the  Farce  of 

g  iio  Murder* 

Sir  Walter  Wilton,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Apollo  Belvi,  Mr  LISTON, 

Buskin,  Mr  HARLEY,  with  "  Manager  SirutU" 

Bradford,  Mr  COVENEY,   Tap,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Servant,  Mr  COATES, 
MrsWatchet,  Mrs  JONES,      Nancy,   Miss  WOOD, 

'alitor,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 


To  conclude  with   (4th  time  at  this  Theatre)  The 

Two  Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great. 

FrtdJrirk  the  Great,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Phelps,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Augustus,  Miss  LOVE, 

Theadorc,  Made  VESTRIS,    Carlo,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Ernest,  Mr  B ROUGH,     Dick,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Le  Papillon,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Ostler,  Mr  COATES 

Pages,  Mesdrns.  Hunt,  W.  Johnson,  &  Wood. 

Madame    Ritzben?,   Mrs  GLOVFR, 

Caroline,  Mrs  T.  HILL, .  Lisbetb,  Miss  BOYCE, 

_      Madame  Phelps,  Mrs  GIBBS,    __     

To-morrow,  Married  and  Single,  with  Sweethcacts  k  Wives, 


THE 

Sfiiatrtral  OftMtbw } 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

••  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  835  Tuesday,  Aug.  3,  1824.  Price  Id. 


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This  theatre  was  very  full  last  night,  and,  indeed  we  may  say  that 
it  is  now  almost  equally  well  attended  every  evening.  The  Comedy  of 
The  Young  Quaker  was  the  first  piece,  and  was  acted  in  the  most 
eutertaining  manner.  Mr.  W.  Farren's  Chronicle  was  admirable — • 
it  is,  however,  no  libel  on  his  professional  character  to  say  he  can  only 
act  in  one  description  of  parts  with  eminent  success.  Mr.  Viking 
performed  Young  Sadboy  with  much  pleasantry,  and  was  duly  ap- 
plauded, as  was  Mr.  Harley,  in  Spatterdash,  which  is  one  of  his 
excellent  hits-off — full  of  life  and  humor.  Mr.  Liston  was  thrown 
away  upon  Clod.  The  Dinah  Primrose  of  Miss  Chester  is  delight- 
ful. Mrs.  Gibbs,  in  Pink,  was  quite  at  home  ;  and  the  other  cha- 
racters were  in  general  well  supported.  Killing  no  Murder,  and  the 
Two  Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great,  closed  the  entertainments  iu  ex- 
cellent st  vie. 


Another  crowded  house  to  see  Der  Freischutz  last  night.  The 
music,  and  the  horrors  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  are  the  general  theme  of 
conversation.  The  Germans  feel  highly  flattered  at  the  success  of 
their  countryman's  Opera  ;  and  nightly  there  are  to  be  discovered  in 
the  Theatre  many  of  those  persons,  who  give  vent  to  their  feelings 
and  sentimonts  in  those  agreeable  tones  which  Swift  compared  to  the 
neighing  of  a  horse. 

Military  Tactics,  and  A  Dun  a  Day,  followed  the  Opera,  and 
were  very  pleasantly  acted. 

On  Thursday  next,  will  be  produced  a  new  Farce,  under  the  title 
of  ('  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours!" 

French  Theatres. — A  letter  from  Paris,  dated  Saturday,  says — 
'•This  evening,  the  first  representation  of  It'  Ecole  du  Scandle,  as  li- 
terally translated  from  Sheridan's  admirable  comedy,  will  be  given  at 
the  Theatre  Versailles. — The  boxes  are  all  taken.  No  alteration  has 
been  made  in  the  plot,  characters,  or  scenery  of  the  play.  A  new 
piece  called  L'  Ecolier  d'  Oxford,  was  brought  out  at  the  Odeoa  the 
other  evening.  There  is  nothing  very  meritorious  in  this  piece,  which 
was  only  tolerably  received." 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


Miss  Tree  and  Mr.  Sinclair  are  to  appear  here,  we  believe,  in  about 
a  week.  They  were  expected  to  have  immediately  followed  the  close 
of  Miss  Stephens'  and  Mr.  Horn's  engagement ;  but  Miss  Tree  was 
detained  by  the  prolongation  of  Covent  Garden  season.— Edinburgh 
Paper. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
My  Dear  Observer, 

I've  a  bit  of  a  crow  to  pluck  with  My  Lord  Ogleby,  alias 
Mr.  W.  Fauuen.  I  perceive  "  he  does  a  bit  of  literary  for  *'  The  London," 
and  is  "  nothing  if  not  critical. "  He  has  adventured  sorae  remarks  upon 
Shakspeare's  most  beautiful  creations,  Hamlet,  Ophelia,  the  famous  soliloquy 
<k  To  be,  or  not  lobe,"  &c.  I  shall  confine  ^iy self  at  present  to  his  first  lucu- 
bration "  on  the  Madness  of  Hamlet."  The  purport  of  this  is  to  prove,  that 
Shakspeare  intended  to  exhibit  Hamlet  as  labouring  under  a  species  of  in- 
anity, ycleped  melancholia  attonita.  He  proves  this  upon  the  authority  of  Dr. 
Mason  Good,  whose  four  goodly  octavos,  Mr.  Fakren  has  been  rummaging 
for  the  purpose.  "  Hear 'till  him,"  as  Sir  VValtjeh  would  say: — "  Having 
collected  the  evidence  of  Hamlet's  madness/  afforded  by  his  discourse  and  con- 
duct in  the  Play,  it  remains  to  be  shewn  by  medical  testimony,  that  he  ought  to 
be  pronounced  insane."  Would  not  any  body  suppose  that  my  Lord  was  sit- 
ting upon  a  commission  to  enquire  into  the  state  of  the  Lord  Hamlet's  intel- 
lectuals, and  summing  up  the  evidence  to  the  jury  ?  He  quotes  from  Dr.  Good 
a  description  of  the  aforesaid  malady,  of  which  •'  a  love  of  solitude,  gloom, 
fear,  suspicion,  and  taciturnity,  are  the  ordinary  signs."  Dr.  Good  says, 
*'  there  is  a  desire  of  doing  well,  but  the  will  is  wayward  and  unsteady,  and 
produces  an  inability  of  firmly  pursuing  any  laudable  exertion  or  purpose," 
and  then,  my  Lord  adds,  "  grief,  (and  particularly  the  loss  of  friends)  or  long 
exposure  to  the  direct  rays  of  the  sun,  have  frequently  produced  it."  The 
sequiter  of  this  is,  that  Hamlet  must  have  gone  out  into  the  garden  with  his 
hat  off,  and  got  his  knowledge-box  ove.-heated  ! — this  in  Denmark  too  ! — My 
Lord  speaks : — "  the  Ring  says,  (speaking  to  Hamlet)  "  How  is  it  that  the 
clouds  still  hang  on  you  ?"  Hamlet — -'Not  so,  my  lord,  Vmtoo  much  V  the 
sun."  That  is,  **  the  King  had  asked  Hamlet  why  the  clouds  were  still  hang* 
ing  on  him,  and  the  Prince  replies: — "  So  far  from  my  being  clouded,  or  in  a 
humid  atmosphere,  I  am  too  much  in  the  sun — I'm  actually  brain-scorch- 
ed !!  !*.'■  Now  is  not  this  admirable  fooling? — Who  would  suspect  that  my 
Lord  Ogleby  knew  no  more  about  Shakspeare  than  this  ?  Can  he  he  such  a  flat 
as  to  suppose  that  the  King  really  thought  Hamlet  was  in  nub ib us  1  Could 
none  of  Messrs.  Taylor  and  Hessey's  scribes  tell  him  that  there  are  such  things 
as  figures  of  sp-ech,  and  that  his  Majesty  so  far  from  suspecting  his  princely 
nephew  of  being  in  a  fog,  intended'to  insinuate  that  the  clouds  of  grief  were 
hanging  upon  him,  to  which  the  Prin>  e  replies — '.'  Not  so,  I  am  too  much  in 
the  glare  and  bastle  of  your  immoral  court."  I  shall  return  to  this  subject  by 
and  bye ;  at  present  I  must  content  myself  with  observing,  that  Mr.  Farren 
completely  misunderstands  the  author  he  attempts  to  criticise.  Shakspeare 
never  intended  to  exhibit  a  stark  madman  on  the  stage — the  idea  is  absurd. — ■ 
He  knew  too  well  that  bodily  disease  is  not  a  subject  for  representation.  The 
beautiful  and  almost  faultless  character  in  question,  is  a  pure  personification 
of  intellect.  The  poet  has  here  shown  a  mind  of  vivid  sensibility,  clouded 
by  grief,  and  feelings  painfully  acute,  stung  and  goaded  on  to  acts  at  variance 
with  their  nature  from  the  unfortunate  circumstances  in  which  he  is  placed,  and 
the  vices  by  which  he  is  surrounded.  It  may  be  very  true  that  his  acts  are  not 
always  consistent  with  sound  reason  ;  but  this  does  not  prove  that  he  is  mad, 
nor  that  the  character  is  unnatural.  If  that  was  the  case,  no  character  in  the 
whole  range  of  the  poet's  works  could  be  pronounced  of  sound  mind.  Really, 
"Mr.  Farren,  you  must  not  look  to  Dr.  Good  for  a  good  commentary  upon 
•Shakspeare.  Your's,  most  critically,     JOHN  BROWN. 

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All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above._. 


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bmbkslst?*:'^ 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  I  Act,  calpl 

eeiiig  is  Believing. 

Sir  Credule,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Sceptre,  Mr  YOUNGER,      Porter,   Mr  COATES, 

Captain  Nightshade,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Simon,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Miss  Di,  Mrs  HUNT,     Kitty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

tried  and  Single, 

Beau  Shatter!)',  Mr  W.  FARREN. 
Eickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Meiford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST 

Scamper,  Mr  VININg'   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Captain  O 'Rapper,  Mr  LEE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  MrCamwell,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickertan,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fannv,  Miss  WOOD.   Mrs  Shatteriy,  MrsC.  JONES, 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Billv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON,  Charles,  Mr  VINING, 

Sandfortl,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
^^^^ Laura,  Miss  LOVE. 

To-morrow,  (by  particular  [Desire)   The   Young  Quaker,  with 

The  Beggar's  Opera. 


%\>t  atreBopal  CttgltsI)  ^pera^ouse, 

This  Evening-,  (11th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freisehutz ; 

Or,   the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1 — Scene  I. — A  Sequestered  Part  of  the  Forest.  2. — The  Outskirts  of 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn.  The  National  Trial  of  Skill  in  shooting  at  a  Target 
The  Appearance  of  ZAMIEL—  The  effects  of  a  Magic  Bullet. 

Act  2.— Scene  1.— An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House.  2.— The  Wolf's 
Glen  by  Moonlight.  Chorus  of  Invisible  Spirits  as  it  strikes  12 — Grand  and 
Impressive  Music  preparatory  to  the  Incantation. — Casper's  Summons,  &  Ap- 
pearance of  Zamiel — Apparitions  of  Rodolph's  Mother  &  of  Agnes— Charms 
and  Blessing  of  the  Balls. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  D  ALLS.—At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
he  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of :  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. — At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Irees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  ! — At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
tho  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pasg  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail—Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills—The  Torrent  foams  and  roars  — The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. — At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— -ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  I. — The  Forest.  2 — A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.  3, — A 
Romantie  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  .place— The  White  Dove— Death 
of  Casper,  and  last  appearance  of  Zamiel. 

To  conclude  with  a  Comic  Piece,  called 

laveaWlfe." 

Admiral  Firedrake,  Mr.  HARTLEY, 
Capt.  Fircdake,  Mr  PEARM  AN,     Mr  Dennis  O'Leary,  Mr  POWER, 

Harry  Merton,  (alias  Billy  Badger,)  Mr  BAKER, 

Binnacle,  Mr  MINTON,  Clod,  Mr  LODGE,  Thomas,  Mr  HENRY, 

Mrs  Ogleby,  Mrs  GROVE,     Isabella  Hardy,  Miss  HENRY. 

Emily  Rosebank,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  Summerfield,  Miss  CARR, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freisehutz,  with  the  Musical  Farce  of  The  Padlock, 
Mungo,  Mr.  Sloman,  (hi3  first  appearance  at  this  Theatre) 


THE 

Eftratncai  ©foScviici*; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

u  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  raatlce.*' 

J\o.  836  Wednesday,  Aug.  4,  1824.         Price  Id. 

<£ngii£l)  <0pera^ouae. 

Really,  we  are  at  a  loss  to  vary  our  account  of  proceedings  at  tin's 
Theatre.  Der  Freisohutz  holds  such  determined  possession  of  the 
boards,  that  our  Paper  must  suffer  for  it.  Well,  with  all  our  heart — 
we  are  not  sorry  for  this  endurance,  if  our  readers  are  not :  but  there 
is  some  reason  to  dread  the  falling  off  of  variety,  which  is  the  charm 
that  leads  us  sane  mortals  through  life  without  coming  under  the  in*> 
fluence  of  the  Blue  Devils.  Talking  of  Devils,  the  gentleman  of  this 
species,  who  horrifies  us  in  this  piece  by  the  tremendous  rolling  of  hia 
fiery  eyes,  and  who  raises  up  such  an  awful  corps  of  diabolicals,  is 
actually  a  Devil  of  the  very  first  consequence.  He  appears  to  have 
congregated  about  him  as  much  of  the  dismal  and  terrific,  as  his  emi- 
nent station  in  the  lower  regions  could  render  necessary  to  his  demon- 
iacal dignity.  What  between  spirits  in  shadowy  forms,  of  ominous 
owls,  and  deadly  bats,  of  croaking  ravens,  of  monsters  nameless  as 
shapeless,  and  bloody  rivers,  and  lightnings  glaring  over  the  sullen 
scene,  and  roaring  winds,  and  rattling  thunder,  his  Dcemonship  is 
presented  to  us  under  circumstances  of  a  most  inviting  nature.  After 
the  consideration  of  sneb  sublime  objects,  can  it  be  expected  we  should 
trouble  ourselves  or  our  readers,  with  any  mention  of  those  harmonious 
creatures,  Braham,  Povey,  Noel,  &c.  &c. 

I^ap^marftet  €f)eatre* 

Last  night,  Mr.  W.  Farren  toddled  about  very  effectively  as  Beau 
Shatterly.  We  are  glad  to  find  that  a  new  Operatic  Comedy  is  an- 
nounced for  Saturday,  for  to  say  truth,  Married  and  Single  is  made  of 
perishable  stuff.  While  upon  this  subject,  we  would  beg  leave  to  ask 
why  two  pieces  under  this  title  are  allowed  to  issue  from  the  press  at 
the  same  time?  Mr.  Moncrieff,  we  understand,  made  a  translation 
of  the  original  French  piece  for  some  minor  house,  which,  of  comse, 
he  was  at  liberty  to  do,  but  surely  he  has  no  business  to  adopt  Mr,. 
Poole's  title-page : — we  must  say,  it  looks  a  little  like  deception. 
Mr.  Miller  should  lose  no  time  in  bringing  out  the  real  Simon  Pure. 

After  Married  and  Single,  Mr.  Cooper  came  forward  with  a  very 
long  face,  and  made  a  speech  of  which  the  following  is  a  verbatim  et 
literatim  report : — "  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  I  appear  before  you  now — 
it  is  a  very  unpleasant  circumstance  to  me — the  Managers  have  desired 
me  to  state— (feeling  for  something  in  hte  pocket) — they  received 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


this  medical  certificate— (producing  it) — from  a — Mr.  Phillips— -of — 
Old  Cavendish  Street — (spelling  the  letter) — stating  that  Miss  Ches- 
•  ter  is  so  extremely  ill  she  cannot  appear  to-night  in  Sweethearts  and 
Wives.  Under  these  circumstances.,  Mrs.  T.  Hill,  who  I  believe  has 
played  the  part  twice  or  thrice  this  season,  has  undertaken  to  play  the 
part,  but  she  is  ill  too  !  Miss  Wood,  therefore,  at  a  very  short  no- 
tice, has  consented  to  appear  as  Eugenia. — (a  pause)  Will  you  ac- 
cept her  as  a  substitute ?"  A  little  applause  and  some  hisses  followed 
this  oration,  but  the  ayes  had  if,  and  Miss  Wood  appeared  ac- 
cordingly, and  acted  throughout  with  considerable  feeling. 

Rossini. — A  French  Paper  has  the  following — "  The  Prince  of 
Saxe-Cobourg,  son-in-law  to  the  King  of  England,  has  shewn  a  re- 
markable instance  of  generosity  towards  Rossini.  The  custom  with 
this  celebrated  Italian  composer,  is,  never  to  go  to  any  musical 
soirees  for  less  than  50  guineas.  Ho  three  times  presided  over  Con- 
certs for  the  Prince,  for  which  his  Highness  sent  him  500  guineas  and 
a  diamond  pin." 

Now,  this  we  conceive  is  nothing  more  nor  less  than  a  puff  of 
Signor  Rossini's,  on  his  return  to  the  French  capital.  If  we  could 
bring  ourselves  to  believe  that  a  Prince,  who  has  hitherto  been  popular 
on  account  of  his  own  personal  conduct,  as  well  as  the  endearing  re- 
eo^ection  of  his  lamented  Princess,  could  so  far  forget  the  liberality 
of  the  founders  of  his  fortune,  as  thus  to  lavish  on  a  conceited  fo- 
reigner, for  three  nights  superintendanee  of  a  band  of  musicians,  a 
sum  that  would  keep  in  comfort  ten  British  families  for  an  entire  year, 
we  could  hardly  restrain  the  honest  indignation  of  our  feelings,  from, 
expressing  the  contempt  every  Englishman  of  sense  must  join  with  us 
in  entertaining,  at  such  a  wanton  waste  of  British  money  on  a  worth- 
less object. 

The  Duke  of  Wellington  honoured  Davis's  Amphitheatre  with  his 
presence  on  Monday  night.  His  Grace  paid  marked  attention  to  the 
representation  of  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  and  was  much  gratified 
with  the  inimitable  horsemanship  of  Mons.  Dncrow. 

Yesterday  a  Meeting  of  the  new  Renters  of  Drury-lane  Theatre 
was  held  in  the  Saloon,  for  the  purpose  of  declaring  a  dividend  upon 
the  debentures  for  the  last  acting  season.  Sir  Thomas  Turton  was 
called  to  the  Chair.  We  are  happy  to  state  that  the  Trustees  have 
been  enabled  to  increase  the  dividend  from  £12  10s.  to  £15  10s. 

Vauxhall — These  charming  Gardens  will  be  open  to-n'ght. 

—  EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Will  Beasts— Exeter-'^hange,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working-  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
-whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — (51,  Strand. ^ 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exerm-'chana:*?,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Art,  eall'd 


Y, 


Delaval,   Mr.   Y1NING, 
The  Baron,  Mr  WILLIAMS,   O'Cloggerty,  Mr  LEE, 
Sentinels,   Messrs  C.  Jones,  andCoates, 
Clara,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

After  which, 

The  Beggar's  Opera, 


Captain  Macheath,   Madame  VESTRIS, 

Peachuni,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Lockit,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Bon  Badge;  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Mat  o'the  Mint,  Mr  BROUOH, 

Jemmv  T ditcher,  Mr  COATES.       Harry  Paddiiigton,  Mr  K&NCH, 

Crook-fiiigcreu  Jack,  Mr  HARTLEY,  *  Drawer,  Mr  C.JONES, 

Wat  Dvearv,  Mr  LATHAM,     Nimming  Ned,  Me  SAU.nDEKS, 

Mrs  Peacliuni,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Polly,   Miss  PATON,   Snkey  Tawdry,   Miss  WOOD, 

Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Jennv  Diver,  Mrs  Hunt. 
In  Act  J II.  A  HORNPIPE' IN  FETTERS,  by 

Mr  BEMETZRiEDER. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

The  .Young  QiiitReXe 


Chronicle,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Young  Sadbov,  Mr  VINING,      Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Old  Sadbov,  Mr.  W.  JOHNSON, 

Spatterdash,  Mr  HaRLEY, 

Shadrach,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Lounge,   Mr  Covenev, 

Captain  Ambush,  Mr.  JOHNSON, 

Twig,  MrCOATES,     Goliah,  Master  TOKELY, 

Ladv  RouncevaL  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pink,  Mrs  C.  JONES,    Mrs  Millfieur,  Mrs  Kendall, 

Dinah  Primrose,  Mrs  GIBBS, 
Araminta,  Miss  LOVE,  with  It  was  a  Lover  4*  his  lass 

To-morrow,  Sylvester  Daggerwood,  with  Married  &  Single,  and 

The  Marrfage  of  Figaro, 


ttfH  atre'ftopal  CngUsh  @aera=f^ou0e, 

This  Evening-,  (12th.  lime)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,   the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno,  (Ranker  of  the  Forest)  Mr  BARTLEY, 
KilKan,  Mr  TAYLEURE,  Ottocar,  (a  Bohemian  Prince)  MrBAKER, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 
Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

ZamieJ,  (the -Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOj^E, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Gleiv,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1— Seen.*  T.— -A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.    2.— The  Outskirts  of 
the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 

Act  S.— Scene  1.— An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 

Scene  2—  £f)c  10oif£  <£kn,  6p  0pcon%f)t, 

Grand   and    Impressive  Music    preparatory  to  THE   INCANTATION. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  HALLS..-. At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
he  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  3,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4k,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Parking  are  heard  -Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pasg  over  the  magie 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Metsors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  cjock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— -Scene  1. — The  Forest.     2— -A   Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.     3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place.  i 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

THE  PADLOCK. 

Don  Diego,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Lcander,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Mungo,  Mr.  SLOMAN,  {his  first  appearance  at  this  Theatre.) 

Scholars,  Mr.  HENRY  and  Mr.  J.  COOPER, 

Ursula,  Mrs    TAYLEURE. 

Leonora,  (first  time)  Miss  POVEY. 

To-moircw,  Der  Freischutz,  with  (1st  time)  The  Reign  of 

Twelve  Hours; 


THE 


icaU  teal  ©ib^evbev ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

Ko.  837  Thursday,  Aug.b,   1824.  Price  Id. 

J^ap-marftet  €fjcatre* 

The  Comic  Piece  of  Matrimony  commenced  the  performances  at 
this  pleasant  little  Theatre  last  evening.  Mrs.  Chatterley  played 
the  part  of  Clara  admirably,  as  did  Mr.  Vining  that  of  Delavat. — 
Mr.  Lee  acted  O'Cloggerty  with  considerable  humor. — There  was 
much  applause  throughout.  The  Beggar's  Opera  afforded  a  high 
treat  to  the  audience,  from  the  admirable  manner  in  which  it  is  sung 
and  acted  at  this  house.  Miss  Paton,  as  Polly,  delighted  as  usual 
by  the  brilliant  style  in  which  she  executed  the  songs  of  her  part ;  she 
was  rapturously  encored  in  "  Cease  your  funning"  which  was  a  fine 
display  of  harmony  and  science.  Madame  Vestris  appeared  to  la- 
bour under  the  effect  of  indisposition,  but  notwithstanding  sang  and 
acted  the  part  of  Marhealh,  with  admirable  spirit  and  effect  through- 
out.— She  was  encored  in  "  How  happy  could  I  be  with  either'*  Mrs. 
C.  Jones,  as  Miss  Lucy,  looked  and  acted  the  part  excellently.  The 
characters  of  Peachum  and  Lockit  were  well  played  by  Messrs.  Far- 
ren  and  Williams  : — the  quarrel-scene  between  these  worthies  was 
highly  humorous  and  effective.  The  Comedy  of  the  Young  Quaker 
concluded  the  evening's  entertainments,  in  which  Messrs.  Liston', 
Farren,  and  Harley  appeared,  and  gave  infinite  amusement  by 
their  excellent  acting  in  the  parts  of  Clod,  Chronicle,  and  Spatter- 
dash.     The  Comedy  was  much  applauded. — The  house  was  crowded. 

On  Monday  next,  will  be  produced  a  new  Comic  Opera,  under  the 
title  of  "  The  Alcade  ;  or,  the  Secrets  of  Office." 


Last  night  after  Der  Freischutx,  which  went  off  with  much  eclat, 
The  Padlock  was  enacted,  with  the  novelty  of  Mr.  Sloman,  as  Mungo. 
This  gentleman  is  an  old  minor — a  prodigiocs  favorite  with  the  gal- 
leries of  Sadler's  Wells  and  the  Cobourg.  To  speak  a  word  of  truth, 
we  know  no  actor  escape  from  these  houses  undefiled.  They  arc  more 
than  country  theatres,  in  which  performers  only  learn  to  rant  and 
make  faces,  "  making  the  night  hideous  ;  but  at  these  pestilent  mi- 
nors, their  tastes  are  debauched,  and  their  powers  perverted,  till  they 
are  incapable  of  being  applied  to  any  good  or  useful  objects.  Their 
faces  are  familiar  as  the  man  in  the  yellow  hat  at  Exeter-'Change,  or 
the  "  nigger,"  at  the  Obelisk: — their  persons  are  "  common  hackuied 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


in  the  eyes  of  men,"  and  associated  with  all  sorts  of  disagreeable  re~ 
collections — nielo-dramas,  '  full  of  sound  and  fury,  signifying  nothing/ 
real  water — glass-'euriains — broad-sword  combats — blood,  fury,  and 
blue  fire  !  Under  all  the  disadvantages  which  running  the  gauntlet  of 
those  houses  for  ten  years,  must  impose  upon  him,  Mr.  Sloman  ap- 
pears here. — It  is  but  fair  to  say  that  he  acquitted  himself  better  than 
could  have  been  expected.  He  hns  humor,  certainly,  but  it  is  too 
much  in  the  style  of  Mr.  W.  Chapman — '  damn'd  low,"  as  My  Lord 
Duke  says.  It  is  probable,  however,  that  Mr.  Sloman  will  see  the 
necessity  of  chastening  his  style,  but  at  present  it  is  out  of  its  me- 
ridian. Miss  Povey  warbled  awav  in  Leonora  with  considerable  effect, 
but  she  draws  out  her  notes  to  an  excess  at  times — it  is  like  extract- 
ing a  Champaigne  cork,  or  a  very  long  tooth.  All  the  other  cha- 
racters were  respectably  supported.  Amongst  the  fashionables  in  the 
boxes,  we  discerned  Ladies  Forbes,  Oai  michaei,  Ellenborough,  Mont- 
ford,  the  Marchioness  of  Londonderry,  the  Marquis  of  Hertford, 
(second  time)  Lord  Mount  Edgecombe,  Lord  Downe,  Sir  George 
Talbot,  Sir  Fitzroy  Maciean,  and  Mr.  Goldsmid. — The  house  was 
crowded. 

It  will  be  seen  by  our  play-bill  that  Miss  Kelly  appears  to-night, 
in  a  new  Farce,  together  with  Messrs.  Pearman,  Bartley,  and  W. 
Chapman  ;  so  we  must  expect  humor  and  harmony. 

Vauxhall. — To-morrow  evening,  there  will  bo  a  Splendid  Gala 
Fete,  under  the  especial  Patronage  of  His  Majesty. 

On  Friday  evening  last,  while  a  number  of  musical  gentlemen  were 
engaged  in  rehearsing  a  part  of  the  Creation  at  the  Concert  Room, 
Norwich,  on  coming  to  a  fine  close  with  the  words  '  Let  there  be  light 
and  there  was  light" — and  the  gas  flame  just  at  that  moment  sudden- 
ly went  out,  and  left  the  whole  band  in  perfect  darkness. 

Mr.  Thompson,  (of  Drury  Lane  Theatre)  sets  off  to-day  to  re-open 
the  English  Theatre  at  Boulogne. 

Mr.  Beazley,  the  architect  and  dramatist,  has  lately  been  married 
to  a  lovely  young  lady  with  £80,000  ! 

A  Constant  Reader  enquires  who  the  gentleman  was  that  supplied  the 
place  of  Mr.  J.  Reeve,  in  the  Imitations  given  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  on 
the  20th  ultimo. — We  believe  it  was  a  Mr.  Rede,  who  got  much  applause. 

-  EXHIBITIONS  ~ 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

F«nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 

(Jrf*   It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exeter-'chantfe,  Strand. 
All  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above, 


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• 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  caU'd 

jylvester  Daggerwood. 

Sylvester  Dagger  wood,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Fustian,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     John,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

After  which j  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figaro 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  YINING, 

Fiorello,  Mi  HUCKEL,     Figaro,  Mr  LISTON, 

Antonio,  Mr  WILKINSON.     Basil,  Mr  BROUGH, 

Chembino,  (the  Page)  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Notary,  Mr  EBSWORTH,    Sebastian,  Mr  MOORE, 

Principal  Dancers,  Mr  SULLIVAN,  and  Miss  COLSON, 

who  will  Dance  A  SPANISH   BOLERO. 

The  Chorusses  &  Dances  by,  Mess.  Can! field,  Latham,  Hemes,  Kench 
Saunders,  Guischard,  Gouriet,  Austin,  Bemetzrieder, 

Holman,  Colson,  &c. 

Mesdms.  Coveney,  Kendall,  Hunt,  Ebsworth,  Wood,  W-  Johnson, 
M.Bates,  O'Brian,  Shotter,  Gillman,  Bertrand,  &c. 

Susanna,  Miss  PATON,  who  will  sing, 

"  Lo  !  Here  the  Gentle  Lark.'' 

Countess  Almaviva,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  Jones,     Marcellina,  Mrs  Coveney. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single 

Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN/ 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Melford,   Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 
Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  MrCamwell,  Mr  COVENEY. 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 
Fanny,  Miss  WOOD.  Mrs  Shatterly,  MrsC.  JONES. 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

« — . — — — — — . . — : — . — . —  „  <  •■< — 

To-morrow,  Lover's  Quarrels,  with  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  &c. 


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7 his  Evening,  (13th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

KilJiars.  INTi   TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr  BARTMSY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1*-Scene  J.— A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest-     2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 
Act  2. ---Scene  I. —An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand  and   Impressive  Music  preparatory  to  THE   INCANTATION. 
THE  CASTING   OF  THE  G/lLLS.—Al  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
he  Moon   is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. ---At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  reesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl^n — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking   are  heard — Amid  discordant   and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting   Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through   the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the   FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  U  rent  asunder— -ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.    2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.    3,— A 
Rowantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  (1st  time)  a  New  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

Tlic  'Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  bv  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 

The  Caliph,  Mi   HARTLEY, 

Zeangir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEABMAN,     Chskour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Lords  and  Ladies  of  the  Caliph's   Court,  Officers,  Guards,  Dancers, 

Messrs.  Bowman,  Buxton,  Cahill.  Dccring,  Gallagher,  Henry, 

Lodge,  Povcy,  Robinson,  Sanders,  Shaw,  Tett,  Vaughan,  Willis. 

Mesdms.  W.  Bennett,  Griffiths,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  M.  Nicol,  Southwell, 

Reid,  Romer,  Vials,  Vidall,  Vine,  Wells. 

Nourma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)  Miss  KELLY, 
Princess  Zoraide,  (daughter  of  a  neighbouring  King)  Miss  HENRY, 

To  morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  &c. 


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tat  Vital  #teei1*et; 


A  N  J> 


Daily  Bills  of  (he  Plat/. 

■'Nothing  eMfiiuate  nor  seltiowii  augl»|  in  ma  I  ft:*.-" 

Aa.  838  Friday,   JlugAS.    IcS'i-i.  Price  Id. 


Tub  Devil's  own  Drama  !  for  by  such  a  title  must  we  call  Der 
Freischutz,  drew  another  crowded  audience  last  night.  Thirteen  fuji 
houses  has  this  e.vtiaoidinary  piece  attracted,  and  in  the.  do^-dnys 
top — (t  JScerif  dog  lias  his  day"  If  we  apply  the  adage  to  the  Mana- 
gers of  the  English  Opera-tJouso,  we  must  say  they  arc  '  lucky  dog* 
— speaking  of  dogs — the  bones  do  not  go. 

"  Der  Freischct;:  was  followed  by  a  new  Musical  Entei  tainment,  pro- 
duced for  the  first  time,  under  the  title  of  the  lleign  of  Twelve 
Hoars.  This  piece  met  a  favorable  reception,  and  was  admirably 
acted,  particularly  by  Mr.  Hartley  and  Miss  Kellv.  We  will  not 
>ay  that  it  possesses  a  powerful  interest,  or  a  great  abundance  of  hu- 
mor, but  it  is  light,  and  passes  on  pleasantly  to  a  i  at  her  too  obvious 
a  conclusion. — The  following  is  a  description  of  the  story;  — 

The  Caliph  has  been  induced,  by  the  representations  of  bad  ad- 
visers, to  banish  a  virtuous  vizier,  who  took  with  him  a  daughter, 
the  lovely  and  witty  •  Vourma.  In  time  the  Caliph  discovered  his  er- 
lor,  but  not  before  the  death  of  the  banished  Vizier,  whose  daughter, 
however,  he  invited  to  his  court,  and  lavished  on  her  such  attentions 
as  excited  the  jealousy  of  his  son,  Prince  Zeangcr,  who,  without 
having  seen  JVourma,  conceived  such  a  rooted  hatred  of  her,  as  caused 
the  Caliph  to  imprison  him  to  secure  the  safety  of  the  young  favorite. 
JVourma,  however,  entertaius  a  generous  aifection  for  the  Prince,  and 
his  charmed  him,  incojr,  by  her  musical  talents  whilst  confined  in  hi> 
dungeon.  A  Princess  Zoraide,  at  this  period,  has  been  proposed  as 
a  match  for  Zeanger,  which  the  Caliph  desires  as  a  bond  of  peace 
between  him  and  a  neighbouring  state,  but  I  he  unknown  veiled  mu- 
sician has  interested  his  feelings  too  much  to  allow  him  to  assent,  to 
his  father's  wishes — the  consequence  i>,  the  Prince  is  returned  to  more 
vigorous  imprisonment.  JSourma,  determined  to  gain  the  aifections  of 
the  Prince,  and  reconcile  the  father  and  son,  induces  the  Caliph,  aa 
if  it  were  for  a  joke,  to  invest  her  with  the  sovereign  power  ior  the 
space  of  twelve  hours.  In  the  capacity  of  Queen  she  plays  with  the 
loyal  feeling  of  the  abdicated  Monarch  :  and  having  exchanged  cha- 
racters with  the  Princess  for  a  trial  of  her  personal  power  over  the 
Prince,  she  has  him  set  at  liberty — wins  his  heart  as  Zoraide — avows 
lieiself — and  delights  Zeangcr  with   proving  that  it  is   in   woman's 


THE    THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


power  to  conquer  by  Iter  charms,  the  heart,  and  also  to  destroy  the 
prejudices  of  man.  She  is  united  to  Zcaiiger,  and  (lie  Caliph  and 
his  son  embrace,  thus  happily  concluding  A  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 
The  Music  by  Mr.  Herbert,  if  not  very  original,  was  pleasing. — 
Mr.  Pearman  had  an  encore. — The  house  was  crowded  at  an  early 
hour. 


l«"««*B5 


After  Sylvester  Daggenvood,  The  Marriage  of  Figaro  was  per- 
formed. Miss  Paton  represented  Susanna.  In  the  first  act  it  will 
be  remembered  that  Susanna  runs  after  the  Page  to  take  from  him 
the  ribbon  he  has  snatched.  In  doing  this  Miss  Paton's  foot  was  un- 
fortunately caught  in  her  dress,  and  she  fell  headlong  with  great  vio- 
lence on  the  stage.  She  appeared  unable  to  rise,  and  Mr.  Huckel 
and  Mrs.  Chatterley  fl>vw  to  her  assistance,  and  she  was  carried  off. 
After  some  time  had  elapsed,  Mr.  Vim  no  appeared,  and  stated  thar. 
Miss  Paton,  although  not  seriously  injured,  was  greatly  agitated  ; 
but  she  would  soon  return  to  go  on  with  her  part.  She,  accordingly, 
came  on  again  in  about  half  an  hour  evidently  considerably  disturbed 
by  the  accident.  Her  fine  voice,  however,  nothing  of  this  kind  could 
overcome,  and  she  sang  with  fine  effect,  and  obtained  the  greatest 
applause. 

On  Monday,  (1st  time)  The  Alcade ;  or,   The  Secrets  of  Office. 

On  Sunday  last  Mr.  Price,  the  American  manager,  accompanied  by 
Miss  L.  Kelly,  and  the  other  performeis  whom  he  had  engaged,  em- 
barked at  Liverpool  on  board  the  packet-ship  Pacific,  and  sailed  for 
New  York. — British  Press. 

Mr.  Kean  appeared  at  Dublin  on  Monday  night,  for  the  first  time 
this  season,  in  his  favourite  character  of  Richard  the  Third.  On  his 
entrance  he  was  greeted  with  ?ong,  loud,  and  evidently  very  hearty 
applause.  This  he  acknowledged  with  mute,  yet  eloquent  gratitude. 
In  the  scene  with  Lady  Anne,  a  rather  singular  circumstance  occurred 
in  that  particular  part  where  Richard  exclaims,  "  Oh  !  divine  per- 
fection of  a  woman  :*' — A  lady  in  the  pit,  convinced,  no  doubt,  that 
there  was  nothing  divine  or  perfect  in  woman  at  all  (which,  by-the- 
bye,  we  take  leave  to  deny),  ejaculated  her  surprise  in  so  very  audible 
a  tone  as  to  be  heard  throughout  the  house.  This  caused  general 
laughter,  in  which  the  lady  joined,  and  momentarily  stopped  the  per- 
formance— but  attention  was  soon  restored  by  the  inimitable  exhibition 
of  that  encroaching  humility  by  which  Richard  works  himself,  not 
only  into  the  good  graces  of  Lady  Jlnne,  but  also  into  personal  ex- 
altation.— Dublin  Paper. 

£3*  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Printed  *  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exetftr-'charige,  Strand, 
j>  AH  Communications  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


tHjeati?  fcopal,  ^a)>'j$auut. 

This  Evening,  a  Comic  .Sketch,  in  1  Act,  oall'd 

Lover's  Quarrels. 


Sancho,   Mr  VV.  WEST, 
Carlos,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Lopez,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

Jacintha,  Mrs  GIBBS, 
Leonora,  (first  time)  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 

After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,  called 

.learts  &  Wives, 

Tke,  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Wliitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and   Perry. 

Admiral  Franklyn,   Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Billy  Laekaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

•  Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

(Being  Her  first  appearance  in  that  Character.) 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Miss  LOVE. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Two  Strings  to  your  Sow. 

Lazarillo,  Mr  LISTON, 

Octavio,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Don  Sancho,  Mr  LEE, 

Ferdinand,  Mr  VINING, 

Don    Pedro,     Mr.    YOUNGE  R, 

Borachio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,       , 

Donna  Clara,   Madame  VESTRIS, 
who   will    introduce  "  Reason  and  Love," — Braham. 
Leonora,  Mrs  GARRICK. ._ 

To-morrow,  Twelve  Precisely,    with  Love  in  a  Village,  and 

Killing  no  Murder. 


%i)( atreEopal  English  ^peia-J^ousf, 

This  Evening,  (l-Uk.  time)  a  Cranii  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

11  tz 


Or,    the  SEVENTH  IIULLET ! 

Kflliaii,    Mr  TAYLEUKE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 
Kuao,  Mr  HARTLEY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  air  BltAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,   Hello,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILIPS, 

HunUmen,  Moss.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  ((lie  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnefi,  (Knuno's  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 

Ami,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1— Scene  f.— A  Sequestered    Part  <>('  the  Forest.     2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 
Act  2. — Scene  1. —  \u  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THE  WOhF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand   and    Impressive   Music    preparatory   to   THE    INCANTATION". 
TUhJ  CASTISG    OF  Ttt$   HALLS.— M  No    I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes; 
he  Moon    is  eclipsed.  NTght-Btrds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  a,  The  Witch  of  th.- Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. ---At  No.  3,  A 
Slurinand  Hurricane,  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Form-, 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  thu  Torrent  turns  to  Ulood  !— At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl*m — At  No.  5„  Neighing'   and  Barking   are  heard — Amid  discordant   mid 
eccentric  Music,  supposed    to  accompany  the    Wild   Chace    in    Air,  the    misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a   Hunting    Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  ti,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and   Hail — Meteors  dart  through   th«  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ   from  the  magic  circle.— At 
N'o.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— Z  AMI  F.L   appears,  surrounded  by    Fire,  and. 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.     2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  *Iouse.     3, — A 
RomaHtic  bpot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  (2nd  time)  a  New  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours, 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  by  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 
The  Caliph,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Zeaugir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chckour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Lords  and  Ladies  of  the   Caliph's    Court,  Officers,   Guards,  Dancers, 

Messrs.  Bowman,  Buxton,  Cahill.  Decfrng,  Gallagher,  Henry, 

Lodge,  Povcy,  Robinson,  Sanders,  Shaw,  Tott,  Vaughan.  Willis. 

Mesdms.  W.  Bennett,  Griffiths,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  M.  Nicol,  Southwell, 

Reid,  Homer,  Vials,  Vidall,  Vine,  Wells. 

Nourma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)  Miss  KELLY, 
Princess  Zoraide,  (daughter  of  a  neighbouring  King)   Miss  HENRY 

To-monow,  Dei  Fi  cischutz,  Sec. 


THE 

fteatncal  4M>dcvtoi*; 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

'*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  auglil  in  malice." 

No.  839  Saturday,  Aug.  7,   1824.  Price  Id. 


^-MMttJWMWJ^-UI 


^an^niarftct  ^Tijcatrc. 

In  Lover's  Quarrels,  Mrs.  \V.  Clifford  appeared  as  Leonora. — 
She  is  a  lady  who  well  understands  the  business  of  flic  Stage  ;  and 
must  be  useful  in  many  parts.  The  other  characters  of  this  piece 
were  pleasantly  sustained.  Sweethearts  and  JFives  followed,  in  which 
Mrs.  Chatterley  supported  the  character  of  Eugenia,  and  Madame 
Vestris  played  Laura.  Mr.  Liston,  as  Billy,  was  as  humorous  as 
ever.  Two  Strings  to  your  Dow  concluded  the  entertainments  of  the 
evening  very  agrueably. 

€ng!i£!j  <0pcra4[)ou£fo 

Another  numerous  audience  had  their  hair  put  on  end  at  the  devil- 
ries of  the  arch  fiend,  Zamiel,  in  the  Opera  of  Dcr  Freischutz. — 
The  Casting  of  the  Balls  is  now  managed  with  as  much  skill  as  the 
finest  genius  in  the  infernal  regions  could  present — it  is  a  scene  that, 
including  all  which  strikes  the  eye  and  car,  more  powerfully  assaults 
the  imagination  than  any  thing  we  ever  beheld.  The  ladies,  however, 
do  not  very  much  like  to  be  put  in  the  dark,  and  when  the  house  is 
re-lighted  many  a  fair  face  betrays  some  remaining  symptoms  of  alarm 
at  the  terrific  objects  that  have  been  presented. 

The  new  Musical  Farce  of  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours  was  again 
favorably  received  ;  but  we  cannot  say  that  it  has  auy  other  merit 
than  that  of  admitting  Miss  Kelly  to  shew  her  comic  talents.  Mr. 
Hartley  delivers  his  wise  speeches  with  very  good  effect ;  and  Mr. 
W.  Chapman  ably  sustained  the  Courtier,  who  is  "  all  things  to  all 
men,"  and  understates  the  art  of  booing  as  well  as  Sir  Pertinaoc 
JMacsycophant  himself.  The  best  scene  in  this  piece  is  that  where 
the  Monarch  out-of-work,  feels  the  want  of  power  as  a  serious  griev- 
ance, and  where  the  fair  and  amiable  JVonrma  amuses  herself  with 
his  chagrin.  This  Farce  is  only  calculated  to  assist  in  forming  the 
required  variety  of  entertainments  of  a  season,  and  so  far  it  is  re- 
ceived with  much  good  humor. 

Mr.  Poole,  the  author  of  the  Comedy  of  Married  and  Single,  now 
in  a  course  of  successful  performance  at  the.  Haymarket  Theatre,  ha* 
published  that  piece,  with  a  preface,  in  which  he  complains  loudly 
against  Mr.  Elliston  for  some  conduct  relative  to  it. 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


In  consequence  of  the  unfavorable  state  of  the  weather,  Vauxhall. 
Was  not  so  well  attended  last  night ;  but  on  Monday  the  grand  Gala 
will  be  repeated. — Davis's  Amphitheatre  and  Sadler's  Wells  have 
been  attended  by  fashionable  audiences  this  week. 

It  Was  a  mistake  of  our  informant  the  other  day,  who  stated  that 
Mr.  Thompson-  was  about  to  proceed  to  Boulogne  ;  that  gentleman 
having  gone  to  Swansea  on  a  professional  trip. 

It  is  confidently  reported,  in  the  theatrical  world,  that  a  celebrated 
vocalist  is  married  to  a  wealthy  Baronet,  and  that  this  is  the  last 
season  she  will  appear  on  any  Stage. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Mr.  Observer, 

My  Worthy  Sir, 

* 

As  I  am  certain  you  are  a  man  of  refinement  and  delicacy, 
from  the  pure  and  rational  style  in  which  your  highly  useful  Paper  is 
written,  I  beg  to  address  you  on  a  subject  of  the  greatest  importance 
to  societv,  particularly  to  the  amiable  and  respectable  part  of  the 
public,  who  patronise  the  drama  ;  and  which,  I  am  sure,  requires  but 
the  aid  of  your  powerful  pen  to  call  the  attention  of  Managers  to  it, 
and  rouse  them  to  a  proper  sense  of  their  duty,  and  the  respect  which 
they  owe  the  public,  for  the  suppression  of  a  disgraceful  nuisance 
which  their  theatres  nightly  present,  in  the  presence  of  those  herds 
of  rude  and  disgusting  prostitutes  who  infest  the  boxes,  and  insult 
and  annoy,  by  their  foul  language  and  manners,  every  respectable 
person  who  may  chance  to  come  in  contact  with  them.  A  circumstance 
of  this  kind  happened  to  a  friend  of  mine  the  other  evening  at  the 
Lyceum,  who  took  his  wife  to  see  the  new  Opera,  when  the  pit  being 
full,  they  went  to  the  upper-boxes,  where,  as  soon  as  the  half-price 
door,  that  sluice-gate  of  filth,  was  opened,  they  were  immediately 
surrounded  and  disgusted  by  the?e  wretched  women,  who,  thinking 
proper  to  raise  a  quarrel  with  one  another,  upon  some  alledged  affront 
given  by  these  worthies  to  each  other,  their  language  assumed  such  a 
tone  of  clamour  and  indecency,  that  not  a  word  of  the  performance 
could  be  heard  :  but  this  was  not  the  worst  part  of  their  conduct,  for 
on  being  requested  to  be  a  little  silent,  they  returned  such  a  volley  of 
foul  abuse  that  they  were  compelled  to  quit  the  house.  Now,  Sir,  as 
I  am  sure  you  will  feel  with  me  the  enormity  of  this  evil  towards  the 
public,  and  consequent  injary  to  the  proprietors,  I  doubt  not  your  en- 
deavours to  impress  it  upon  Mr.  Arnold,  who,  I  am  persuaded,  need 
only  be  informed  of  the  fact  to  cause  it  to  be  promptly  remedied. 

I  am,  my  worthy  Sir,  vour's, 
A.B. 

(£f*  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going  to  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exefer-'chanije,  Strand. 
All  Communicati'bns  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


tEijeattr  ftopal.  f^ai'-jHatlut. 

This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  I  Act,  call'd 

Twelve  Precisely 


T 


Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST,    Landlord,  Mr  EBSWQRTH, 
Sir  Ferdinand  Frisky,  Mr  JOHNSON. 
Amelia  Wildlove,    Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Katty  O'Carrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY ! 

Marchioness  de  Grenonille  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! 

Captain  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !  ! 

Marquis  Oe  Grenonille.. . .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  !  !  !  ! 

Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

Killing  no  Murder. 

Sir  Walter  Wilton,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Apollo  Belvi,  Mr  LISTON,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Buskin,  Mr  HARLEY,  with  "Manager  Siruft^ 

Bradford,  MrCOYENEY,   Tap.  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Mrs  Watchet,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Fanny,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Nancy,  Miss  WOOD, 

To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of 

Love  in  a  Village,. 


Hodge,  Mr  WEST,  Sir  W.Meadows,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Young  Meadows,  Mr  MELROSE, 

Justice  Woodcock,  (1st  time)  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Hawthorn,  Mr  HUCKEL,  Eustace,  Mr  W.  Johnsox, 

Carter,  Mr  Ebsworth,     Footmau,   MrBartley, 

Deborah  Woodcock,   Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Madge,   Mrs  C.  JONES,     Lucinde,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Rosetta,  Miss  PATON,  who  will  introduce 

*  The  Banks  of  Allan  Water,'  and  '  The  Gentle  Lark/ 

Cook,   Mr  Latham,     Housemaid,   Mr  Covenev, 

InAet  L  A  STATUE  DA  ACE. 

On  Monday,  Sylvester  Daggerwood, — Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with 

Married  and  Single. 


CJtstrt  Eopt  English  $peia^ouse. 


y.     inmiin^pw-iMii    -W"  ;« 


This  Evening,  (15th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz 

Or,    */*e  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

KHJUiit,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottbcdrj  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr  HARTLEY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM. 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Kollo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (  Knnno's  Daughter)   Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   tire  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1— Scene  I, — A  Sequestered    Part  of  the  Forest.     2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  Si  Village  Inn. 
A$|  2. — Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THIS  VVOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand   and    Impressive   Music   preparatory   to   THE    INCANTATION. 
TUK  CASTISG   OF  THE  BALLS.-- At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
he  Moon    is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  in.1  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— -At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Trees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !«-At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tranip  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  (ire  roll  through 
the  Gbm-^At  No.  5,  N-effelitng   and  Barking   are  heard — Amid  discordant   mid 
eccentric  Music,  supposed    to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the    misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a   Hunting    Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and   Hail — Meteors  dart  through   tho   Air   and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,    and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ   from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder-  -ZAM  I  KJ.   appears,  surrounded  by    Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— -Scene  1. — The  Forest.    2---A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.     3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

Alter  which,  (3rd  time)  a  New  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  by  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 

The  Caliph.  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Zeangir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chekour,  Mr  \V.  CHAPMAN, 

Lords  and  Ladies  of  the  Caliph's   Court,  Officers,  Guards,  Dancers, 

Messrs.  Bowman,  Buxton,  Cahill.  Deering,  Gallagher,  Henry, 

Lodge,  Povey,  Robinson,  Sanders,  Shaw,  Tett,  Vaughan.  Willis. 

Mcsdms.  W.  Bennett,  Griffiths,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  M.  Nicol,  Southwell, 

Reid,  Romer,  Vials,  Vidall,  Vine,  Wells. 

Nourma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)   Miss  KELLY, 
Princess  Zoraide,  (daughter  ot  a  neighbouring  King.)   Miss  HENRY,, 

On  Monday.  Dei  Freischutz,  &e. 


THE 


Cicatrical  Obtfnim* ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  840  Monday,  Aug.  9,  1824.  Price  \iL 


.m  w\f  wwl'i  *  mm1— rawTTW 


Twelve  Precisely  has  so  often  afforded  Mrs.CiiATTERLEY  an  oppor- 
tunity of  displaying  a  very  versatile  talent,  that  wc  need  not  dwell 
upon  her  success  as  Miss  Wildlove,  on  Saturday  night :  wc  would 
rather  proceed  to  Killing  no  Murder,  which  was  very  humorously 
acted.  Mr.  Harley,  as  Buskin,  was  entertaining  in  the  highest  de- 
gree Wc  remember  Mathews  in  this  character,  and  we  do  not  con- 
ceive it  has  lost  a  jot  of  its  original  comicality  in  the  hands  of  Har- 
ley.  No  better  proof  can  be  given  of  Mr.  H.'s  effective  fan,  than 
the  continued  laughter  and  applause  that  marked  his  appearances  on 
the  stage  in  the  various  assumed  characters.  Mr.  Liston,  as  Mr. 
Jpollo,  was  a  divine  creature,  whose  very  look  commanded  not  only 
the  Earthly  Beings  of  the  pit,  and  the  Lordly  Beings  of  the  Boxes, 
to  smile,  but  awed  the  very  Celestials  themselves  into  a  downright 
horse-laugh  ;  a  species  of  worship  most  acceptable  to  the  radiant. 
Apollo.  The  Manager  had  resolved  to  make  this  said  Saturday  night 
a  very  prototype  of  what  should  be  the  business  of  a  well-regulated 
man's  life,  namely,  to  improve  as  time  advauccs.  Thus,  we  had,  as 
a  finish,  Love  in  a  Village,  with  Miss  Paton,  as  Rosetta.  She  sang 
with  most  delightful  effect,  introducing  "  The  Banks  of  Man  Watery 
and  "  The  Gentle  Lark  ."—la  the  last  she  had  an  enthusiastic  encore. 
Whilst  speaking  of  this  young  lady,  we  beg  here  to  reply  to  an  inti- 
mation made  to  us,  viz.  that  we  were  over-partial  to  her  as  a  public 
performer.  In  the  first  place,  wc  deny  that  it  is  reasonably  in  our 
power  to  exceed  in  our  admiration  of  the  vocal  talents  and  acquire- 
ments of  Miss  Paton  ;  and  in  the  next  place,  we  would  repel  the  in- 
sinuation that  anv  undue  cause  could  make  her  our  peculiar  favorite  ; 
for,  on  the  contrary,  if  wo  were  influenced  by  unworthy  motives  for 
unfriendly  feelings  towards  her,  we  might  have  found  a  stimulous  for 
them  in  the  circumstance  of  her  having  ceased  lately  to  be  a  subscriber 
to  this  Paper,  without  any  just  offence  being  given  on  our  part.  We 
may  take  this  opportunity  to  observe,  that  so  far  from  our  being  tri- 
butary friends  of  any  performer,  we  have  rejected  at  once  many  va- 
luable offers  for  our  good  opinion  ;  and  we  challenge  every  green-room 
in  the  kingdom  to  produce  a  solitary  instance  of  such  an  opinion  of 
ours  fieing  purchased,  or  remunerated. 

Mrs.  Garrick  represented  Lucinda   with  her   usual  ability.     Mr. 
W.  Farren  acted  Justice  Woodcock,  "  for  the  fust  time,"   but  aU 


the  theatrical  observer. 


■though  he  confers  a  touch  of  humor  on  the  part,  he  committed  a  great 
error  in  converting  the  hale  and -hearty  .country  gentleman  of  sixty-five 
into  an  infirm  old  man  of  seventy  or  eighty.  He  totters  in  his  step, 
and  stoops  with  the  apparent  weight  of  years,  instead  of  shewing 
the  vigour  which  Mr.  MunI>ex  and  Mr.  Fawcett  used  correctly  to 
assume. — Mr.  Farrbn  was  encored  in  the  song.  Mr.  Melrose,  as 
Young  Meadows,  sang  with  much  taste.  Mr.  W.  West  and  Mrs.  C. 
Jones  played  Hodge  and  Madge  very  well.  Hawthorn  was  very  fairly 
done  hy  Mr.  Huckel.- — There  was  a  good  house. 

A  new  Opera,  called  ".  The  Alcaid  ;  or,  the  Secrets  of  Office/'  will 
he  produced  to-morrow. 


When  we  mention  that  Der  Freiseh>it~,  and  The  Reign  of  Twelve 
Hours,  were  performed  on  Saturday  night  to  a  very  numerous  au- 
dience, it  is  really  as  much  as  we  can  say ;  our  stock  of  observations 
on  these  pieces  being  exhausted. 

Vauxiiall — This  evening*  a  splendid  Gala  will  be  given. 

The  John  Bull  of  yesterday,  has  the  following : — "  We  have  no 
room  for  the  long  Preface  to  ft  Married  and  Single,"  nor  in  these 
days  are  the  squabbles  of  authors  and  managers  the  least  interesting 
to  the  world.  We  remember  Mr.  Elliston,  when  he  horsewhipped  Mr, 
Rod  well,  the  box-keeper,  (who,  by  the  way,  was  attended  on  the  oc- 
casion by  his  friend  the  celebrated  Captain  O'Callaghan,)  wrote  a 
brief  and  very  angry  /  note,  in  which  lie  declared  himself  unmoved 
*  by  a  puddle  in  a  storm' — how  he  may  feel  towards  a  "  Pool  in 
a  passion,"  we  cannot  take  upon  ourselves  to  anticipate." 

Mr.  Kcan  played  Shylock  on  Wednesday  night  at  the  Dublin  Thea- 
tre, to  a  comparatively  thin  house. — British  Press. 

A  new  vaudeville,  or  ballet,  entitled  La  Jalousie  Anglaise,  is  get- 
ting up  at  the  Theatre  des  Varieties,  and  another  at  the  Theatre  des 
Vaudeville,  called  Les  Maris  Jlnglais,  or,  Criminal  Conversations. 
These  caricatures  of  English  manners,  like  Les  Jlnglaises  pour  rire, 
are  sure  to  attract  full  houses  ;  and  the  families  of  John  Bull  will,  no 
doubt,  shew  how  much  they  arc  amused  by  being  loudest  in  the  laugh 
at  the  singularities  of  their  countrymen. — //  rit  Men  qui  rit  le  dernier. 

EnornrriToNs 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico.  presenUng  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  op  Mexico — Kgyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancv  Glass-working  Exhiuition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Printed  Si  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exeter-'chanffe,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical     Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above, 


* 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  call'd 

Sylvester  Daggerwooch 

Sylvester  Daggerwocd,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Fustian,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     John,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

After  which,  the  Comedy  af 

Married  and  Single 

Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 

Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.  Melford,  Mr  COOPER 
Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  MrCamwell,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Fanny,  (first  time)   Miss  J.   SCOTT, 

Mrs  Shatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

MrsCramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To  conclude  with,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,  called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives* 

The  JMusic  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry, 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Billv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  VINING, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C   .TONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To-morrow,  (1st  time)  The  Alcaid ;  or  Secrets  of  Office. 


Cf)?  atre1£o"al  CngltsI)  #jpcra=|^ouse, 


iM!iri&mkrai±'ix=musxaj&*±ss3rtpm 


This  Evening,  (lGth.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


9 

Or,   the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kihio,  Mr  HARTLEY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM. 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ajm,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  l-^-Scene  I. — A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.    2.-*»The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 
Act  2.— Scene  1. —  <\n  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THE  WO  LPs  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand   and   Impressive   Music   preparatory  to  THE   INCANTATION. 
THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLSt-»\\  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
he  Moon   is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  df  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Irees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !-— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
tBe  Glf>n — At  No.  5,  Neighing   and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  cloudy,  to  a   Hunting    Chorus  of  Spirits — At,  No.  G,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  tho  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ   from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— -Z  AM IEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3-*-Scene  I. — The  Forest.    2— -A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  Mouse.     3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which  the  Comic  Opera  of 

MILITARY  TACTICS. 

The  Characters  by  Mr  BARTLEY,    Mr  POWER,     Mr  WRENCH, 
Mr  PEARMAN,    Mr  BOWMAN,     &     Miss  POVKY. 

To  conclude  with  a  Comic  Piece,  called 

A  DUN  A  DAY. 

Old  Rakely,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Young  Rakely,  Mr  BAKER, 

Shirk,  Mr.  W.  CHAPMAN, 
Mr  Bracelet,   Mr  LODGE,     Mr  Rigid,  Mr  HENRY, 
Hermitage,  Mr  J.  COOPER,     Mr  Hav,  Mr  SANDERS, 
Mr  Plush,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Mr  Capias,  Mr  MINTON, 
MrCaroline,  Miss  L.  CARR,     Frill,  Mrs  J.  WEJPPERT, 


To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  &c. 


THE 

Xficatvtral  <M«tevliw; 

ANli 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Plat/. 

'*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malic*." 

■*■  -^-  -^  jr  *r  ^  ^-  *■ 

No.  841  Tuesday,  Aug.  10,   182J.  Price  \d. 

4£ngii$f)  <©pcra4^ou£e* 

The  full  signification  of  those  two  attractive  words,  "  Der  Frci- 
schutz,"  (a  Correspondent  says)  can  only  be  explained  by  a  periphra- 
sis, and  signify  "  a  hunter  who  shoots  with  a  charmed  bullet,  which 
never  misses  the  right  mark" 

This  explanation  is  useful,  and  it  may  be  illustrated  not  only  by  Mr. 
Bennett's  prowess,  but  also  by  Mr.  Arnold's  success,  with  his  rifle, 
for  he  very  fairly  aud  copiously  bags  the  cash  every  time  his  piece  is 
presented. 

Military  Tactics,  and  A  Dun  a  Day  closed  last  night's  entertain- 
ments very  pleasantly. 

Ladies  Naylor,  Hamilton,  Caroline  Lamb,  Bellingham,  Bo- 
rough, Say  and  Sele,  the  Countess  of  Cowper,  Sir  G.  D'Arcy,  and 
numerous  parties,  graced  the  dress-boxes. 

ijjtap^iiar&ct  €{)catrc- 

Last  night,  after  Sylvester  IJaggerwood,  which  character  was  very 
humorously  acted  by  Mr.  W.  West,  Married  and  Single  was  repre- 
sented, and  the  last  piece  was  Mr.  Kenny's  pleasant  operatic  Comedy 
of  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  in  which  Madame  Vestris  sang  charm- 
ingly, and  was  encored  in  Mr.  Nathan's  delightful  air,  "  TFhy  ate 
you  wandering."  Mr.  Liston,  as  Billy  Lackaday,  was  highly  enter- 
taining, and,  as  usual,  was  made  to  sing  his  melancholy  ditty  twice. 
Mrs.  Chatterley  represented  Eugenia  in  the  most  engaging  manner, 
and  the  whole  piece'was  much  applauded.  The  new  Opera  to-night 
is  from  the  pen  of  Mr.  Kknny,  and  the  music  entirely  by  Mr.  Nathan, 
whose  science  and  taste  are  rapidly  leading  him  to  that  eminent  station 
amongst  our  musical  composers,  which  poor  Lord  Byron  deemed  him 
worthy  of.  by  writing  expressly  for  him. 

The  meaning  of  the  word  Alcaid,  is  a  Judge  or  Governor. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  'Theatrical  Observer. 
Mr.  Editor, 

A  Correspondent  stated  in  your  Paper  last  Friday  that 
the  bones  do  not  go,  at  the  English  Opera-House.  Pray,  has  that 
gentleman  seen  the  "  wild  chace  in  the  air,"  with  the  skeletons  of 
huntsmen,  horses,  hounds,  and  stag  ? — How  can  he  say  that  the 
bones  do  not  go  t  >  oui  's, 

ANNA-TOMMY ! 


THE  THEATRICAL  OBSERVER 


THE  NEW  TRAGEDY  OF  "  AGIS." 

A  new  Tragedy,  entituled  "  Agis,"  has  just  beon  published,  written 
by  a  Mr.  Harton,  who,  we  understand,  is  a  young  gentleman  of  con- 
siderable literary  promise  ;  indeed,  judging  from  this  first  effort  of 
Iiis  pen,  there  are  such  strong  indications  of  talent,  that  it  may. rea- 
sonably be  expected  the  progress  of  his  mind  in  the  branch  of  liter- 
ature he  has  now  adventured  upon,  will  terminate  in  a  full  idea  of 
every  requisite  that  judgment  and  taste  can  critically  demand.  We 
have  read  his  present  production  with  much  pleasure,  because  it  un- 
folds in  nervous  language  an  interesting  series  of  characters  connected 
with  a  portion  of  history  that  is  familiar  and  delightful  to  every  one. 
This  Tragedy  does  not  appear  to  have  been  written  for  the  stage  : — 
we  will  not  attempt  in  our  limited  space  to  enter  critically  on  the  en- 
tire merits  of  the  piece  ;  but  to  shew  the  reader  the  powers  Mr.  Har- 
ton  possesses,  we  will  present  the  following  extract. 

Agis.  My  lord,  I  bring  sad  tidings  to  your  ear, 
The  Persians  even  now  appear  in  sight, 
And  pitch  their  tents  before  Thermopyle. 

Leon.  Why  this  indeed  is  tidings  sad  enough, 
But  nothing  mora  than  what  we  have  expected. 
Still  be  assur'd,  good  Agis,  that  their  absence 
Excited  fears,  their  presence  has  expell'd. 
We  now  can  see  our  enemy — before, 
They  hover'd  round  us  like  a  thunder  cloud, 
Whence  none  could  tell  on  whom  the  bolt  would  fall. 
While  thus  they  stand,  we  see  them  where  they  are, 
And  this  at  least  we  for  our  comfort  know. 
That  only  death  shall  tell  us  where  they  will  be  ; 
But  say  how  numerous  do  their  tents  appear  ? 

Agis.  Should  I  pretend  to  enter  on  description. 
Each  word,  I  fear,  would  almost  blunt  the  credit, 
And  only  serve  to  rank  me  'mongst  the  false. 
Then  let  your  judgment  measure  for  itself, 
When  I  detail  but  simply  what  I  saw. 
Occasion  led  me  to  the  highest  cliff 
Of  cloud  capp'd  Octa,  'neath  whose  hoary  brow 
The  moon  and  stars  their  nightly  slurader  take, 
And  hide  themselves  at  each  approach  of  morn  : 
From  thence  the  eye  alternate  takes  a  view 
O'er  all  the  Locrian  and  the  Phocian  plains, 
On  one  side,  and  Thessalian  on  the  other. 
The  last  no  sooner  did  present  themselves, 
Then  not  as  formerly  the  ground  appear'd, 
Enrich'd  with  verdure  and  the  harvest  smile, 
But  camps,  as  numerous  as  the  pinion'd  tribe, 
That  sail  the  aether,  and  as  countless  too, 
My  vision  led  upon  a  boundless  sea, 
And  only  shew'd  a  resting  place  in  clouds. 


to  the 


(J^  It  is  respectfully  suggests!  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  in  going 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Pap«r 

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Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
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€f)eatie  ftopal,  i>a^jWailut. 

This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  calld 

3IAT 


Delaval,  Mr.  VINIKG, 
Baron  tie  Limber-,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
O'Cloghorty,    Mr  LEE, 
Sentinels,   Messrs  C.  Jones,  and  Coates, 

Clara,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

After  which,  [first  time]  a  new  Comic  Opora,  called, 


T¥¥K    A 

O/s   The  Secrets  of  Office. 

With  NEW  MUSIC,    SCENES,  and  DRESSES. 
The  Overture  and  Music  composedly  Mr.  NATHAN, 

The  Principal  characters  by 

Mr  II A  RLE  Y. 
Mr  W.  FARREN,     Madame  VESTRIS. 

Mr  LISTON, 
MrHUCKEL,     Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Mr  Latham,  Mr  Bartley,  Mr  C.  Jones,  Mr  Coates, 

Mrs    GLOVER,       Mrs    GARRICK, 

Miss  PATON, 
Mrs  GIBBS,     and     Mrs  C.  JONES, 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

FAMILY  JARS 

Mr  Peter  Porcelain,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Delph,  Mr  LISTON, 

Benedick    Porcelain,    Mr    HUCKEL, 
Diggorv  Delph,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
joe,  Mr  COATES, 

Liddv,    Mrs  C.  JONES. 
Emily,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

To-morrow,  Exchange  no  Robbery,  &c 


Cijeatie  Eopai  digits!)  #pei  arouse 


LILWJ.UWJW 


This  Evening,  (17th.  time)  a  Grand  ■Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Fref scliutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr  BARTLEY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (a  Ditto)  MrH.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper. 
ZamieJ,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Knnno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  1 — Scene  I. —  A  Sequestered    Part  of  the  Forest.    9.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 

Aet  2. -—Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 

Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 

Grand    and    Impressive   Music   preparatory   to   THE    INCANTATION'. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
he  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night- Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  th.*  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.-— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  throngh 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  &tag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magiG 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— -The  Torrent  foams  and  roars  — -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— -At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— -Z  AM  I  EL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  eloses  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  I. — The  Forest.     2---A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.     3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 


PADLOCK, 


Written  by  J.  Bickerstaff,  and  composed  by  the  lote  C.  Dibdin* 

Don  Diego,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Lcander,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Mungo,  Mr.  SLOMAN,  {his  Und.  appearance  at  this  Theatre*) 

Scholars,  Mr.  HENRY  and  Mr.  J.  COOPER, 

Ursula.  Mrs    TAYLEURE. 
Leonora,   (2nd.  time)   Miss  POVEY. 


To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  "  I  will  have  a  Wife," 


THE 


Iteatvical  Ofeteriict; 


anu 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  auglit  in  malice." 

No.  842  Wednesday,  Aug.  11,   1824.       Price  Id. 


Last  night  a  new  Opera,  entitled  a  The  Alcuid  ;  or,  the  Secrets 
of  Qflcc,"  was  presented  for  the  first  time.  It  is  written  by  Mr. 
Kennkv,  and  the  Music  composed  by  Mr.  Na-Than.  This  piece  ap- 
pears to  be  formed  on  the  model  of  some  of  those  foreign  Operas,  in 
which  the  business  of  intrigue  is  the  leading  Jtoint,  and  a  complexity 
of  plot  is  finally  attempted  to  be  briefly  and  laughable  divulged,  not 
to  the  audience,  but  to  the  characters  themselves.  Such  a  design  in- 
volves this  misfortune,  that  the  audience,  knowing  what  is  to  come, 
cannot  feel  an  interest  ^beyond  what  may  aiisc  from  looking  forward 
to  the  effect  of  the  passing  events  on  the  dramatis  personam.  It  re- 
quires great  power  and  skill  in  the  dramatist  to  supply  this  deficiency 
of  a  gradually  developed  plot  ;  and  in  Mr.  Kcnney  we  have  reason  to 
look  for  these  qualities  in  a  higher  degree  than  is  displayed  in  the 
present  Piece.  However,  the  dialogue  is  not  without  markings  of  his 
talent  ;  and  the  whole  being  excellently  performed,  and  supported  by 
the  very  tasteful  music  of  Mr.  Nathan,  did  not  fail  to  produce  a  fa- 
vorable result.  We  would  detail  the  Plot  circumstantially,  but  it  is 
far  too  difficult  a  task,  and  would  take  much  more  space  than  we  pos- 
sess. Yet  this  we  can  state  : — that  the  Alcaid,  or  Chief  Magistrate 
of  a  town  in  Spain,  is  considered  by  himself  the  most  lynx-eyed  per- 
sonage in  the  world,  He  imagines  that  he  is  able  to  penetrate  into 
the  secrets  of  every  affair  that  happens  within  the  limits  of  his  rule  ; 
but,  the  fact  is,  he  is  the  dupe  of  an  artful  Secretary,  who  justly  ob- 
serves, that  the  Alcaid  can  see  things  at  a  great  distance,  but  is  blind 
as  to  what  happens  under  his  nose.  The  Jllcaid  thinks  his  wife  do- 
mesticated and  prudent,  but  she  steals  out  at  midnight  to  a  masque- 
rade contrary  to  his  wishes,  He  imagines  his  son  Felix  so  devoted 
to  his  studies  that  he  dreads  the  loss  of  his  health,  but  the  youth  is 
only  pursuing  natural  philosophy,  that  is,  playing  the  lover.  He  sup- 
poses his  niece  Rosabel,  a  paragon  of  obedience  and  innocence,  but 
whilst  he  i3  thinking  of  giving  her  an  old  husband,  she  is  meeting  a 
young  and  gay  admirer.  He  is  convinced  that  Pedrosa,  his  secretary, 
is  the  most  honest  secretary  on  the  face  of  the  earth,  but  Pedrosa 
does  nothing  but  deceive  him  from  beginning  to  end.  The  only  person 
he  forms  any  thing  like  a  correct  notion  of,  is  Jabez,  his  servant,  but 
even  with  respect  to  him  he  is  wrong,  for  he  think3  he  is  a  Lothario 
in  his  way,  whilst  poor  Jabex  is  a  melancholy  jealous  husband.  The 
Jfcaid  even  thinks  himself  wise  and  virtuous,  but  he  is  fooled  at  all 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


sides,  and  is  detected  in  an  intrigue,  which  his  studious  son  is  pursuing 
at  the  same  time,  and  in  the  same  quarter.  These  unseen  qualities 
and  pursuits  of  the  Alcaid's  family,  are  cither  confided  to,  or  observed 
by  Pedrosa.  who  uses  them  like  a  wise  Officer  of  State,  to  his  own 
advantage,  and  to  the  advantage  of  the  reigning  family.  The  Music 
was  generally  admired  ;  particularly  the  overture,  the  song  of  "  My 
gauntlet's  down,"  by  Madame  Vestris,  "Haste!  haste  I  I  pray" 
by  Miss  Pa  ton,  and  the  duet  of  "  Oh !  happy,  happy  lovers,"  by 
those  ladies,  which  were  all  enthusiastically  encored.  The  concerted 
pieces  were  also  finely  executed. — The  house  overflowed  at  an  early 
hour. — It  is  to  be  repeated  every  evening  till  further  notice. 

The  following  is  a  specimen  of  the  Songs,  which  are  published  by 
Mr.  Miller,  1$q\v  Bridge  Street,  Blackfriars,  and  sold  in  the  Thea- 
tre. 

SONG — Felix— Madame  Vestris.  * 

My  gauntlet's  down,  my  flag  unfurled, 

Whatc'cr  ray  fortune  be. 
For  thee,  my  love,  I'd  lose  the  world, 

Or  win  a  world  in  thee  ! 
Yes  !  thou  shalt  be  my  polar  star. 

O'er  youth's  bewildering  tide, 
To  lands  of  promised  bliss  afar, 

My  bright  and  beaming  guide  ! 

My  gauntlet's  down,  &c, 

SONG— Jahez. 

That  wedlock's  divine, 

Mav  be  all  very  fine. 
When  a  man  has  his  happiness  handy  ; 

But  wedlock  like  mine 

Is  on  gruel  to  dine. 
Or  a  meaker  of  punch  without  brandy. 
Heighy  !  heigho  !  to  my  lot  that  it  ever  should  fall, 

Like  an  addle  brain  dunce, 

Thus  to  wed  all  at  once  ; 
And  no  I  ride-cake,  no  honey-moon,  no  nothing  at  all. 

As  for  me  and  my  fair. 

We  are  much  such  a  pair, 
As  two  squinting  eyes,  or  forlorner, 

When  one,  we  suppose, 

Is  for  ogling  the  nose, 
And  one  for  a  twist  round  the  corner. 

Heigho  !  heigho,  &c.  &C. 


We  have  only  room  to  say,  there  was  another  numerous  and  genteel 
audience  here  last  night  to  see  Der  Freischutz,  and  The  Padlock. 

Vauxhall. — We  find  that  the  Proprietors  close  the  Gardens  this 
evening,  in  order,  we  presume,  that  they  may  give  greater  effect  to  the 
Royal  Fete,  to  be  given  to-morrow,  in  honor  of  our  beloved  King, 
which,  from  report,  is  likely  to  be  very  splendid. 

Printed  h  Published  by  E.  Thou  \s.  Denmark-court,  Kxefpr-'chanffe,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All   Comunications  for  Tht 
Theatrical  Qss«rver,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cijcatrt  ftopal.  f^ai^jftarfut. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  iu  1  Act,  call'd 

Lover^  Quarrels. 

Carlos,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Lopez,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Sancho,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Jacintha,  MrsGlBBS,  Leonora,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 

After  which,  [2nd  time]  a  new  Comic  Op^ra,  called, 

r? 


9 

Or,  The  Secrets  of  Office. 

The  Overture  and  Music  by  Mr.  NJJ  THAN. 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  deCaravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
Gregory  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jabez,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Juan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Bartley,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PATON, 

Marietta/ Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Mrs  GARRICK, 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 


xeftange  no  Robbery 


Captain  Littleworth,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Sir  Christopher  Cranberry,  K.  C.  B.  Mr.  FARREN, 

Sir  Lennox  Leinster,  Mr  YINING, 
Lamotte,  Mr  W.  WEST,     Swipes,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Sam  Swipes,  Mr  LISTON, 
Potts,  Mr  COATES,     John,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Luly  Cranberry,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Miss  Melrose,  Miss  BOYCE,    Lapelle,  Mrs  JONES, 
__ Mrs  Swipes,  Mrs  GIBBS. 

To-morrow,  Twelve  Precisely,  with  The  Alcaid,  &c. 


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This  Evening,  (18th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killinn,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottoeur,  Mr  RAKISH, 

Kuuo,  Mr  HARTLEY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT;  RoHo,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  IJ.  PHILIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Homy,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 
Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Aynes,  (Knuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Act  I — Scene  I. — A  Sequestered   Part,  of  the  Forest.     2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 

Act  2. ---Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 

Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 

Grand    and    Impressive    Music   preparatory  to   THE   INCANTATION. 

Til®  CASTING  OF  THE  HALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
lie  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tlu*  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  '1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !-— At  No.  1,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  firo  roll  through 
the  Gl*m — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misly 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  an,^ 
dance  on  the  Hills— Tho  Torrent  foams  and  roars  —  The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— -At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder---ZAM  IFiF,  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  1 

Act  3— Scene  I.— The  Forest.  2 — A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  Hoase.  3,— A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

have  a  Wife." 

Admiral  Firodrakc,  Mr.  BARTLEY, 
Capt.  Firedake,  Mr  PEARM  AN,     Mr  Dennis  O'Lcary,  Mr  POWER, 

Harry  Morton,  (alias  Billy  Badger)  Mr  BAKER, 
Binnacle,  Mr  MINTON,  Clod,  Mr  LODGE,  Thomas,  Mr  HENRY, 

Mrs  Ojrfeby;  Mrs   GROVE,     Isabella  Hardy,  Miss  HENRY. 
Emily  Rosebank,  Miss  TOVEY,     Mrs  Summetrield,  Miss  CARR, 


To-monow,  Dei  Fr'eiscliutV,  with  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours, 


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JDaimiiarhct  theatre. 

After  Lover's  Quarrels,  the  new  Opera  of  "  TLjc  Alcaki  ;  or,  the 
Secrets  of  Office?'  was  performed  for  the  second  time,  and  having  un- 
dergone some  judicious  curtailments,  went  off  with  superior  effect. — 
Wo  had  no  room  yesterday  to  mention  the  acting,  and  the  execution 
of  the  music,  in  a  particular  manner.  Mr.  W.  Farrex,  as  the  old 
self-sufficient  Jllcahl,  represents  this  wittol  with  rather  too  much  of 
the  air  and  manner  of  an  infinitely  older  man  than  we  should  conceive 
he  was  intended  to  bo.  Indeed,  all  Mr.  Farken's  old  gentlemen  are 
complete  antiques  ;  lean  and  slippered  pantaloons  ;  this  defect  he 
surely  can  remedy  by  assuming  a  more  vigorous  gait,  and  a  firmer 
tone.  Mr.  Listox  in  the  character  of  the  busy  Secretary  Pedrosa, 
has  more  to  do  than  any  of  the  other  persons  of  the  drama.  He  has 
abundant  opportunity  to  display  a  roguish  spirit,  but  not  very  much 
to  shew  off  his  customary  drollery.  Mr.  Hahlev  makes  a  good  deal 
of  Jabez — he  contrives  always  to  fill  up  hid  characters  with  so  much, 
pleasant  by-play,  that  he  is  sure  to  come  off  with  applause.  This 
part  is  not  exactly  in  his  best  line  of  acting,  but  his  humor  makes 
more  of  it  than  could  be  supposed.  Wu  must  be  excused  if  wo  men- 
tion Madame  Vestris  amongst  the  gentlemen.  However,  when  she 
puts  off  the  garb  of  womankind,  she  does  «ot  loso  much  of  her  at- 
tractions. So  long  as  we  can  behold  her  fine  expressive  countenance, 
observe  her  graceful  manner,  and  hear  her  harmonious  voice,  it  mat- 
ters not  whether  she  be  called  man  or  woman.  She  represented  Felix 
very  pleasingly,  and  sang  with  charming  effect.  Miss  Patox,  now, 
we  could  not  afford  to  lose  sight  of  as  a  lady — to  disrobe  her,  and 
encase  her  in  the  less  flowing  and  less  attractive  habit  of  the  Lords 
of  the  Creation,  would  be  to  deprive  her  of  those  strictly  feminine 
graces  which  bang  around  her.  Whenever  we  see  Miss  Patox,  we 
think  of  drawing-rooms,  of  balls,  and  routs  ;  and  when  we  hear  her 
sing,  we  imagine  she  is  one  of  our  party  who  obligingly  favors  us  with 
a  display  of  her  admirable  vocal  powers.  Mr.  Nathan,  the  composer 
of  the  pleasing  music  of  this  piece,  has  been  said  to  owe  much  to 
these  ladies  for  the  eminent  success  of  their  songs  ;  we  are  sure  that 
Mr.  Nathan,  and  every  composer  whose  songs  they  warble,  must 
feel  themselves  greatly  indebted  to  them,  because  the  finest  music  in 
bad  hands  must  fail.  By  the  bye,  one  of  the  newspaper  critics  says, 
that  there  arc  many  borrowed  strains  in  the  music.     This  we  deny, 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


Nathan  1ms  always  appeared  to  us  one  of  the  most  tasteful  and 
original  composers  of  the  present  time.  But  the  fact  is,  in  the  com- 
bination of  sounds  adapted  to  similar  expressions  by  two  different  mu- 
sicians totally  ignorant  of  each  other's  works,  there  may  be,  and 
there  has  been,  resemblances  that  could  only  be  attributed  to  the  sen- 
timent which  the  music  was  to  express,  being  felt  in  the  same  way  by 
each.  Bishop  is  charged  with  being  a  great  copyist ;  Weber,  whose 
fine  music  is  the  theme  of  admiration  in  Germany,  is  also  charged 
with  being  a  plagiarist,  although  he  has  evidently  been  guided  in  his 
compositions  by  the  subject  he  has  before  him.  In  proof  of  this,  let 
any  one  hear  the  music  in  Der  Freischutz,  and  it  will  be  remarked 
how  closely  the  music  describes  or  assimilates  with  the  events  of  the 
passing  scene.  This  could  not  be  done  but  under  the  immediate  in- 
fluence of  the  composer's  own  genius.  With  respect  to  Nathan's" 
music,  it  has  also  struck  us  as  being  exclusively  suggested  by  the 
sentiment ;  and  any  one  who  keeps  his  eye  on  the  .words  of  his  songs 
whilst  they  are  executing,  will,  we  are  sure,  be  of%a  similar  opinion. 

The  whole  of  tlus  Opera  of  TheAlcaiil  gave  the  highest  satisfaction 
last  night,  and  was  received  at  the  close  with  much  applause  by  a 
crowded  audience. — Exchange  no  Robbery  followed,  and  created  great 
mirth. 

After  Der  Freischutz,  which  attracts  as  much  as  ever,  the  plea- 
sant little  piece  of  "  I  will  have  a  Wife''  was  well  acted,  and  enter- 
tained highly.  Mr.  Bartley,  as  the  Admiral,  was  excellent ;  and 
Mr.  Pear-han  and  Miss  Povey  sang  very  agreeably. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre. — A  military  friend  of  ours  was  present  the 
other  night  at  the  performance  of  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  and  de- 
clares that  no  stage  representation  could  come  nearer  the  realities  of 
that  glorious  battle. — The  Theatre  was  full  last  night. 

This  evening  there  will  be  a  brilliant  FETE  at  the  Royal  Gardens, 
Vauxhall.  The  Illuminations,  :hc  Pantomime,  the  Parisian  Juggler, 
Fire-works,  &c.  will  surpass  all  former  amusements  on  Gala  nights, 
being  in  honor  of  His  Majesty's  birth-day. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Sir,  I  have  been  these  last  twelve  months  a  constant  reader,  and 
great  admirer  of  your  truly  independent,  and  largely  circulated  paper. 
I  saw  in  it,  on  Monday,  a  paragraph  respecting  Miss  Paton,  and  a- 
gree  with  you,  that  nothing  can  be  said  too  great  in  that  amiable 
lady's  praise,  both  as  to  her  public,  as  well  as  her  private  character  ; 
though  several  malicious  darts  have  been  aimed  at  her  by  wicked  and 
designing  individuals.  They  are  not  worthy  the  name  of  men  who 
would  wish  to  injure  a  defenceless  female.  But  I  hope  to  see  her 
nobly  triumph  over  those  base  and  foul  conspirators.  A.  B. 

—--.-  —  ■■■■■—         in.       i. I,  i   .         -  ■      ■  — ■■■  ■  ■ '    i  ■ —  - 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denraark-court,  Kxefer-'change,  Strand. 


'Ciieatte  ilopal,  f^iWarttet. 

,  This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  call'd 

Twelve  Precisely. 

Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST,    Landlord,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 
Sir  Ferdinand  Friskv,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Amelia  Wildlove,    Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Kattv  O'Carrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY ! 

Marchioness  deGrenouille  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! 

Captain  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! ! 

Marquis  de  Grenouille.. . .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  !  !  ! ! 

Peasrv,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which,  [3rd  time]  a  new  Comic  Oppra,  called, 

ALCA 


Or,  The  Secrets  of  Office. 

The  Overture  and  Music  by  Mr.  NATHAN. 
Don  Christopher  Toxado,  MrW.  FARREN,   . 
Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  deCaravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
Gregorio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jabez,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Juan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 

Servants,  Messrs  Bartlev,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,'  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PATON, 

Margaretta,' Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


Fish  out  of  Water/ 


Sam  Savoury,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sir  George  Courtlev,   Mr  POPE, 

Alderman  Gavfase,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Charles  Gayfera,  Mr  VINING,       - 

Steward,  Mr  W.  Johnson,     John,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Ellen  Courtlev,  Mrs  GARRICK,  Lucy,  Mrs  HUNT. 

To-morrow,  A  Day  after  the  Wedding,  with  The  Alcaid,  &  High 

Life  Below  Stairs. 


«m_wr    wj..>  J..*     iimmiir,wm.*'--  n ■■  '     « 


I  his  E  veuing,  (19lh.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

fviliinn,   Mr  rAYXJEUaE,     Otftuear,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr  HARTLEY,      Kttjolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BIUHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo.  (Ditto)  Mr  11.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Muss.  fclenry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 

Zamiel,  (the  Black  Ynger,  or  Spirit  of  tl.e  forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agues,  (Knmio'fi  Dh lighter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEV,     Witch  of   the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GBRAIAM  WALTZ   bv   fliss  Homer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Vials, 

Miss  Reid,  Mrs  Wells,'  Miss  Vine.  Mr  Cooper,  &  Mr  Willis. 

Act  I— Scene  J.— A  Sequestered    Part,  of  the  Forest.    2.—- The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  A  Village  Inn. 
Act  2. ---Scene  1. — An  Anti-Konin  in  the  Forest  House. 
Sco;ie2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grant!   and    bcpres*i«e   Music   preparatory  to  THE   INCANTATION. 
TIM  CASTIXG   OF  Tun  HALLS.— At  No.  I.  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
tlie  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
AM  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tho  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.-— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  '1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !  — At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gfp« — At  No.  6,  Neighing   and  Barking   are  heard — Amid  discordant   and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Willi   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
eirela  in  the  clouds,  to  a   Hunting   Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through   the  Air  and 
dauee  on  the  Hills— -The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ   from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAM I  EL  appears,  surrounded  by   Fira,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Aet  3— Scene  1.—  The  Forest.     2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  flouse.     8,— A, 
Romantic  Spot  iu  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  (4th  time)  a  New  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  bv  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 

The  Caliph,  Mr  BAKTLEY. 

Zeangir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chekour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Lords  and  Ladies  of  the  Caliph's  Court,  Officers,  Guards,  Dancers, 

Messrs.  Bowman,  Buxton,  Cahill.  Deering,  Gallagher,  Henry, 

Lodge,  Povcy,  Robinson,  Sanders,  Shaw,  Tctt,  Vaughan,  Willis. 

Mesdms.  XV.  Bennett,  Griffiths.  Jerrold,  Lodge,  M.  Nicol,  Southwell, 

Nnurma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)  Miss  KELLY, 
Princess  Zoraide.  (daughter  of  a  neighbouring  Kin^r)  Miss  HENRY, 

ToHBonow,  Dcf  Ficbdmtv,  with  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hums.' 


THE 


catrttal  ©fesetiiscv ; 


Da ily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

••-Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  augbl  in  malice. v 

No .  844  Friday,  ^Aug.  13,  1 894.  Prke  Id. 


HBH 


The  third  performance  of  the  new  Opera  of  "  The  Aieaid  ;  or,  the 
Secrets  of  Office,"  last  night,  proved  equally  successful  as  on  the 
previous  evenings.  The  public  rarely  glean  any  thing  about  the  re* 
petitions  of  a  new  piec«  from  the  newspapers,  for  they  rarely  trouble 
themselves  with  any  theatrical  notice  after  the  first  appearance  of 
some  novelty.  Now,  in  our  pages  the  public  have  a  sure  and  constant 
source  of  information  relative  to  the  chief  theatres,  that  does  its 
little  part  towards  assisting  in  topics  of  conversation  for  the  day. — 
After  the  manner  in  which  some  one  or  two  of  the  Newspapers  spoke 
of  the  new  Opera,  it  might  have  been  thought  that  The  Jllcaid  was 
a  total  failure  ;  but  in  our  pages  the  public  will  have  found  that  three 
successive  audiences  have  been  so  much  pleased  as  to  give  the  most 
decided  marks  of  approbation.  In  fact,  this  Opera,  if  not  the  best 
production  of  Mr.  Kenney's  pen,  it  has  its  amusing  points,  and,  at 
all  events,  is  a  good  vehicle  for  music,  as  the  situations  admit  of  the 
songs  and  chorusses  being  properly  introduced.  The  singing  of  Miss 
Patox  and  Madame  Vestris  is  delightful, and  every  one  acknowledges, 
that  the  composer,  has  well  adapted  his  music  to  their  respective 
voices.  It  seems  that  Miss  Love  had  been  intended  to  fill  the  part 
Mrs.  Garrick  represents,  and  was  to  have  had  some  songs,  but  that 
young  lady,  it  is  said,  thought  there  was  one  song  too  few  for  her; 
and  so,  alack  !  she  became  suddenly  "  indisposed."  Now,  if  this  is 
really  the  case,  it  must  be  considered  that  the  young  lady  has  done  a 
manifest  injury  to  Mr.  Kenney,  Mr.  Nathan,  and  the  establishment 
that  pays  her  for  her  services.  After  an  author  and  a  composer  have 
relied  on  the  talents  of  a  particular  performer,  shaped  the  character, 
and  prepared  the  music  to  the  peculiar  powers  of  the  person  in  ques- 
tion, surely  it  is  an  act  of  great  injustice,  on  account  of  a  trifling  ba- 
lance of  superiority  thrown  into  certain  other  characters,  to  refuse 
all  assistance  in  completing  that  general  effect  which  was  proposed. — 
These  throwin g-ttp  of  parts  are  also  generally  most  injudicious  as  to 
the  performer's  own  reputation.  English  audiences  like  good  nature  ; 
and  in  the  present  instance,  had  Miss  Love  undertaken  "the  character, 
what  she  might  have  expected  the  public  would  have  said  on  the  sub- 
ject, (considering  the  character  less  than  her  talents  were  competent 
to)  is,  "  Miss  Love  had  given  a  proof  of  her  good  sense  and  kind 
feeling  in  undertaking  it."     But   now,    the   most   widely  circulated 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER 


Journals  have  hinted  at  the  real  cause  of  her  "  indisposition,"  and  it 
will  not  add  to  her  popularity.  Miss  Lovb  has  only  to  recover  quickly, 
and  do  us  the  pleasure  of  appearing  in  Mr.  Kkxnby's  Opera,  and  all 
will  he  well.  Whilst  we  make  these  observations,  do  not  let  it  be  sup- 
posed that  any  slight  is  intended  to  Mrs.  Garrick,  who  so  kindly  un- 
dertook the  character  of  Donna  Francisco,  at  a  short  notice  ;  but 
that  lady  will  acknowledge  when  music  is  adapted  to  one  particular 
quality  of  voice,  it  cannot  be  sung  by  another  of  different  quality  with 
proper  effect.  Thus  the  songs  of  Donna  Francisca  are  left  out  en- 
tirely, and  the  composer's  labour  so  far  thrown  away. 

■  IMJI.IM  — i —can— a— 

To-night  is  the  twentieth  time  of  the  performance  of  Der  Fret" 
schutz,  and  every  night  there  has  been  a  crowded  and  fashionable 
audience.  It  is  certainly  a  very  curious  piece,  and  in  after  times  any 
one  who  had  not  seen  it,  would  be  very  apt  to  say.  "  Well,  I'm  sorry 
I  did  not  go  and  see  that  Der  Freisc/iutz."  There  is  no  knowing 
how  much  longer  it  is  to  be  acted,  for  Managers  themselves  like  va- 
riety.so  we  recommend  those  who  have  not  seen  the  piece  to  go  quickly. 

Vauxhall. — Last  evening  these  Gardens  "  put  on  all  their  beauty 
and  brilliancy."  From  an  early  hour  the  company  began  to  assemble, 
and  the  gardens  were  soon  filled. — The  orchestra  was  under  the  con- 
troul  of  Mr.  Rooke  ;  the  overture  from  Der  Freischutz  was  very  ef- 
fectively performed,  and  there  was  a  song  "  Even  as  the  Sun,"  by 
Miss  WiTham,  a  young  lady  of  considerable  promise.  There  were 
many  beautiful  devices  in  the  fire-works.  Up  to  an  advanced  hour 
this  morning,  waltzes,  quadrilles,  and  Scotch  reels  were  kept  up,  and 
we  think  there  were  not  less  than  20,000  persons  present. 

Mr.  Kean  is  playing  in  Dublin,  but  not,  it  seems,  to  very  full  houses 
British  Press. 

Olympic  Theatre — Preparations  are  making  for  the  commence- 
ment of  the  next  season,  on  the  2d  of  October,  under  the  proprietor- 
ship of  Mr.  Frarapton,  and  the  management  of  Mr.  Vining. — Ibid. 

Miss  Macauley  has  made  her  fourth  appearance  at  the  Coburg 
Theatre,  in  the  character  of  Adelgitha,  in  the  Tragedy  of  that  name. 

Southampton,  Aug.  7. — The  theatre  opened  on  Monday  with  the 
Iron  Chest,  in  which  appeared  Mr.  Betty,  the  once  famed  Young 
Roscius,  as  Sir  Edward  Mortimer. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting'  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  or  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadillv. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
-whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

±*rw»t«d  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exefpi-'chanee,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Post,ing-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms.— All  Coraunications  for  The 
Theatrical  Obterver,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cijcattf  &oj?al.  ^au>=jHat1ut. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  cali'd 


© 


Sylvester  Daggerwoo 

Svlvester  Dag<jerwood,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Fustian,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     John,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

After  which,  [4th  time]  a  new  Comic  Ojktq,  called, 

THE  ALCAID; 

Or,  The  SECRETS  of  OFFICE. 

The  Oteriure  and  Music  by  Mr.  MA  THAN. 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  de  Caravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
Gregorio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jabez,  Mr  HA.RLEY, 

Juan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Bartlev,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PATON, 

Margaretta,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


High  Life  below  Stair 


^  Lovel,  Mr  COOPER, 

Freeman,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Duke's  Servant,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sir  Harry's  Servant,  Mr.  HA  RLE  Y, 

Kingston,  Mr  C/ JONES,  Philip,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON 

4    -  Coachman,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

Kitty,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Ladv  Bab's  Maid,  MrsC.  JONES 

Lady  Charlotte's  Maid,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Cook,  Mrs  KENDALL,     Chloe,  Mrs  HUNT. 

To-morrow,  Matrimony,  The  Alcaid,  aD(l  A  Koland  for  au  Oliver, 


Ci)e atrel\o|>al  digits!)  @pera=^ousr, 

Tlws  Evening,  (20th.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance^  entitled 


nn 


Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLE* 

Killian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

K»no,  Mr  HARTLEY,      Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 
Zaroicl,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Kuno's  Daughter)  Miss  NOEL, 

Aon,  Miss  HOLD  WAY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ   by  Miss  Romcr,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Vials, 

Miss  Reitl.  Mrs  Wells,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Cooper,  &  Mr  Willis. 

Act  1-— -Scene  J.— A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.    S.---The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 
Act  8.— Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scone  2:£1THE  WOLF  s  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand   and   Impressive   Music   preparatory  to   THE    INCANTATION. 
THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  i«  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  8,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Slorm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Irees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
rdove  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  i — At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen— At  No.  5,  Neighing   and  Barking   are  heard — Amid  discordant   and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pasa  over  the  magic 
■<tfrci«  in  th«  clouds,  to  a  Hunting    Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.G,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  "ijhundeir.  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through   the  Air  and 
dance  on  tHo  Hillf^—The  Torrent  foams  and  roars  — The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitfons  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ   from  the  magic  circle.— At 
N,o.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL   appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
tne  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1.— -The  Forest.     S— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.     3,— A 
Romantic  Spot  id  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  plac'e. 

After  which,  (5th  time)  a  Now  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours, 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  by  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 

The  Caliph,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Zeangir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chekour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Lords  and  Ladies  of  the   Caliph's   Court,  Officers,  Guards,  Dancers, 

Messrs.  Bowman,  Buxton,  Caliill.  Deering.  Gallagher,  Henry, 

Lodge,  Povey,  Robinson,  Sanders,  Shaw,  Tett,  Vaughan,  Willis. 

Mesdms.  VV.  Bennett,  Griffiths,  Jerrold,  Ledge,  M.  Nicol,  Southwell, 

Nourma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)  Miss  KELLY, 
Princess  Zoraide,  (daughter  of  a  neighbouring  King)  Miss  HENRY, 

*a  ■      ■  — ■ — ■-  -  •*'■         ..——■■.-        ■■  -■      ■      ■        ■-.,,,  , -   ■•'     — ■    —  -  ■      ■  ■         ■        ■    -• '  * 

To-moriow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 


THE 

Whtattitat  0h&ethtt; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Pica/. 

n  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  ilown  aught  in  malic*." 

JVo.  845  Saturday,  Aug.  14,   1824.  Price  Id. 

<£ngfi$f)  <0pem^ou3e* 

There  was  a  very  excellent  attendance  here  last  night,  to  see  the 
Opera  of  Der  Freischutz,  and  the  Musical  Farce  of  The  Reign  of 
Twelve  Hours.  In  the  former  piece,  Mr.  Braha.m,  Miss  Noel,  Miss 
Holdaway,  &c.  sang  charmingly;  and  in  the  latter  piece,  the  acting 
of  Miss  Kelly,  Mr.  Hartley,  Mr.  Pearman.  and  Mr.  W.  Chapman, 
was  received  with  considerable  applause.  IMiss  Stephens  is  arrived 
in  town,  and  appears  here  to-night  as  Agnes  in  Der  Freischutz 

■    I    I  I     II     111  T — — —  -*!— 

J^ap^niarftct  €fjcatre. 

Silvester  Daggerwood  was  the  first  piece  last  night,  in  which  Mr.  W. 
West,  Mr.  Williams,  and  Mr.  Ebsworth  were  very  amusing.  The 
new  Opera  followed,  and  again  met  a  very  favorable  reception.  High 
Life  below  Stairs,  concluded  the  entertainment*,  in  which  Messrs. 
Listox,  Harley,  Cooper,  and  Johnson,  were  were  well  laughed  at  ; 
Mrs.  C.  Jones,  Mrs.  Gibbs,  and  Mrs.  Garrick,  had  their  share  of  ap- 
plause.— The  duet  by  Miss  Paton  and  Madame  Vestris  was,  as  it 
always  is,  encored. — The  house  was  very  full. 

Mr.  Flemmington,  the  celebrated  Ventriloquist,  who  gave  an  intro- 
ductory performance,  at  the  Argyll  Rooms,  before  His  Royal  High- 
ness the  Duke  of  Sussex,  and  a  select  party,  will  make  Ids  first  public 
appearance  at  The  Argyll  Rooms,  on  Monday  evening  next,  in  a  Mu- 
sical and  Ventriloquial  Performance,  embracing  original  matter  and 
selections  from  the  "  Trip  to  Paris,"  and  "  Rogueries  of  Nicholas," 
in  which  he  will  display  numerous  nouvelle  specimens  of  Ventriloquy. 
The  voices  of  the  fictitious  characters  will  appear  perfectly  natural 
and  unstrained,  and  be  produced  without  the  least  exertion  or  move- 
ment of  the  lips  or  body. — The  songs  are  to  be  accompanied.    - 

The  tragedy  of  Hamlet  has  been  brought  out  at  the  Theatre  at 
Naples,  in  the  form  of  a  ballet.  In  the  last  scene,  amidst  peals  of 
thunder  and  clouds  of  smoke,  Hamlet  stabs  the  King,  and  the  Ghost 
appears  to  testify  his  satisfaction.  The  piece  abounds  with  the  most 
grotesque  dances,  delightful  music,  and  splendid  dresses. 

A  brother  of  a  noble  Duke  is  said  to  be  the  husband  of  a  justly 
popular  and  icientific  warbler.  Report  states  the  lady  to  have  been 
led  to  the  hymeneal  altar  so  long  ago  as  March  last,  in  the  city  of 
York. — British  Press. 

Miss  Chester,  by  the  advice  of  Dr.  Philip,  is  gone  into  the  country 
for  ten  days  to  recruit  her  health.  Mrs.  Chatterley  will  assume  her 
part  in  Sweethearts  and  Wives  during  her  short  secession  from  the 
stage. 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


RUSSIAN  THEATRICALS. 
The  following  extract  of  n  letter  from  St.  Petersburgh,  dated  May 
the  3d,  gives  us  a  faint  idea  how  one  of  the  best  plays  of  our  immor- 
tal Bard  has  been  mutilated   (both  in  Hs  translation  and  adoption)  in 
one  of  the  principal  cities  of  the  Russian  Empire  : — 

"  As  I  have  now  enumerated  the  principal  amusements   of  the  city, 

with  the  exception  of  theatrical  ones,  I  shall  proceed  to  relate  to  you 

to  what  a  high  pitch  of  refinement   the  Russians   have  arrived  at  in 

that  respect,  by  describing  to  you  the  performances  at  the  theatre  on 

Monday  evening  last,  which,  commenced  with  Shakspearevs  tragedy  of 

Othello.     Othello  appeared   in   a  military  cocked  hat,  Russian   boots, 

and  something  over  his  shoulders  more,  resembling  a  Roman  toga  than 

any  other  theatrical  apparel  which  I  can  liken  to  it.  'J  he  Senators  all 

wore  large  helmets  and  sandals':     This,  as   you   may  imagine,  had   a 

most  ridiculous  effect.     Cassio  appears  to   ho  drinking  with    a  mixed 

company  in  a  tavern,  when  lago  outers  and  sings  a  song,  the   subject 

of  which  is,  that  Englishmen  can  never  fijjht  til!  they  have  eaten  roast 

beef  and  drank  sufficient  to  make   them  insensible   of  what  they  are 

doing.  lago  and  Cas.sio  then  danced  a  mock  minuet,  when  Cassio  sang 

a  song,  and  the  other  characters  joined  in  chorus.     In  the  fight  which 

took  place  between  Cassio  and  Roderigo,  the  seat  of  the  latter  was 

pierced  first  by  Cassio,  and  then  by  lago.     Roderigo,  after  about  half 

a  dozen  somersets,  (after  the  style  of  Grimaldi)  tumbled  down  at  the 

back  of  the   stage.     A  wheel-barrow  was   then  brought  on   the  stage, 

guarded  by  a  file  of  soldiers,  into  which  were  placed  both  Cassio  and 

Roderigo,  and  wheeled  off.   Othello  smothered  JJesdemona  with  a  pillow 

at  least  six  feet  in  length.     Emilia  then  came  running  in,   pursued  by 

her  husband  with  a  naked  sword  in  his  hand,  who  aiming  it  at  his  wife, 

struck  Othello,  and  both  immediately  fell  to  fighting,  when  Iago  was 

mortally  wounded,  and  drove  off  in  the  same  barrow  which  conveyed 

away  Cassio  and  Roderigo.     Othello  then   rushed  to  the  back  of  the 

stage,  and  after  imprinting  a  few  kisses  on  the  cheek  of  his  murdered 

wife,  fell  on  his  sword,  and  then  died.  The  house  was  very  full,  it  being 

the  fust  night  of  its  being  performed  in   St.  Petersburgh.     The  house 

is  smaller  than  the  Haymarket,  and  lighted  with  oil,   which  causes  a 

most  disagreeable  smell.     I  think  from  J  his  description  which  I   have 

furnished  you  with,  you  will   perceive  what   conception  the   Russians 

have  of  one  of  the  most   deservedly  admired  Tragedies  of  the  first 

tragic  genius  of  the  world/' 

If  T.  K.  will  apply  at  the  Office,  the  number  of  The  Theatrical  Observer  he 

^ants  has  been  procured  for  him. 

__________ 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square, 

Mr.  Caoss's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

F«nn's  Fancy  _  la^-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working--  -161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexieo,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  oT  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  ok  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

i*rifif»d  &  Published  bv  E.Tmomas.  Denmark-court.  Exeter-'chanjre.  Strand. 
Wheve  Novels.  Play*,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills.  Letters,  and 
Cart's  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical  ^bacrver,  must  be  post  *  — J  addressed  as  above. 


djeatre  &opal,  ^ap-jHaifut. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  eali'd 


ran 


Baron  de  Limber-,   Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Delaval,  Mr.  VIN1NG,     O'Cloghorty,  Mr  LEE, 

Sentinels,   Messrs  C.  Jones,  and  Coates, 

Clara,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


After  which,  [5th  lime]  a  new  Comic  Op^ra,  called, 


F 


9 


Or,  The  SECRETS  of  OFFICE. 

The  Overture  and  JMusic  by  Mr.  NATHAN* 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,   Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Felix,   Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  deCaravajol,   Mr  HUCKEL, 
Gregorio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jabez,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Jnan  Toriillo,   Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Barilev,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel.   Miss  PATON, 

Margaretta,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisea,  Mrs  GARRICK, 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


rtoianaioi 


lyer, 


Sir  Mark  Chase,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
MrSelborne,  Mr  PARRY,    Fixture,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Alfred  Highflyer,  Mr  VIN1NG, 

Gamekeeper,  Mr  Latham,     Groom,  Mr  Ebsworth, 

Gamekeepers  and  Servants,   by 

Messrs.  Brough,  Coates,  Saunders,  Moore,  Eames,  &c. 

Mrs  Selborne,  Mrs  GARRiCK, 
Maria  Darlington,  Madame  VESTRIS, 
_ Mrs  Fixture,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Monday,  Lover's  Quarrels,  with  The  Alcaid,  &  Love,  Law,  &  Physic 


Cf)r  atre'ftopal  Cngltsl)  ^pera^oust, 


This  Evening  (21st.  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

.clmtz  % 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 
Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr.  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr.  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  J.  Cooper, 
Sarniel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Agnes,  (Zuno's  Daughter)  Miss  STEPHENS, 

(Her  first  appearance  at  this  Theatre  ) 
Ann,  Miss  HOLD  UVAY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN 

Act  1— Scene  J. — A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.    2.---The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 

Act  2. ---Scene  I. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand   and   Impressive   Music   preparatory  to   THE    INCANTATION. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS..-. At  No.  I.  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tho  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.-— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Trees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl«n — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  WTild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  llonnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  In  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills-— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. — At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— Z  AM  IEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber,  in  the  Forest  House.  3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  a  New  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 

The  Caliph,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Zcangir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chekour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Lords  and  Ladies  of  the  Caliph's  Court,  Officers,  Guards,  Dancers, 

Messrs.  Bowman,  Buxton,  Cahill.  Deering,  Gallagher,  Henry, 

Lodge,  Povey,  Robinson,  Sanders,  Shaw,  Tett,  Vaughan,  Willis. 

Mesdms.  W.  Bennett,  Griffiths,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  M.  Nicol,  Southwell, 

Nourma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)  Miss  KELLY, 
Princess  Zoraide,  (daughter  of  a  neighbouring  King)  Miss  HENRY, 

On  Monday,  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 


THE 

SftiAivtral  ©i^crter ; 

IJaily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice. " 

No.  846  Monday,  Aug.  16,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Miss  Stephens  made  her  first  appearance  on  this  stage  on  Satur- 
day night,  and  was  received  by  a  numerous  and  genteel  audience,  with 
those  customary  marks  of  public  admiration  and  esteem  which  she  so 
eminently  merits  for  her  professional  talents  and  private  virtues. — 
When  we  thus  find  the  most  delightful  accomplishment  in  the  posses- 
sion of  an  amiable  young  lady,  its  value  is  infinitely  enhanced,  and 
we  can  enjoy  every  fine  expression  of  sentiment  poured  upon  our  senses 
amidst  a  flood  of  melody,  without  an  intrusive  thought  to  disturb  its 
interesting  purity,  from  the  circumstance  of  knowing  that  there  is  not 
any  incorrectness  of  conduct,  or  deficiency  of  generous  feeling.  A 
wantou  may  warble  deliciously,  and  command  the  applause  that  vocal 
skill  elicits  at  the  moment  of  its  display,  but  no  sympathetic  cord  of 
the  heart  is  touched,  and  we  admire  without  any  of  that  feeling  which 
does  honour  to  human  nature.  Not  so  with  respect  to  Miss  Stephens, 
who  has  passed  through  the  ordeal  of  a  Iheatrical  life  unspotted, 
and  has  thus  obtained  the  respect  and  regard  of  all.  The  character 
of  */7g??es,  in  the  new  Opera  of  Der  Freischuiz,  was  the  one  selected 
for  Miss  Stephens's  debut  here  ;  and  the  cause  of  her  taking  this  part 
in  the  room  of  Miss  Noel,  is  very  candidly  and  justly  stated  by  the 
Manager  in  the  following  terms  : — 

*'  Miss  STEPHENS  having  arrived  in  London,  in  pursuance  of  her  engage- 
ment to  this  Theatre,  was  to  have  performed  in  a  new  -Comic  Opera,  prepared 
expressly  for  her  First  Appearance  ;  but  the  unabated  and  unprecedented  at- 
traction of  DER  FREISCHUTZ  has  rendered  it  impossible,  from  due  respect 
to  Public  curiosity,  to  suspend  the  representations  of  that  very  extraordinary 
production  :  and  in  order  that  the  musical  world  may,  at  the  same  time,  be  gra- 
tified by  the  pledged  performances  of  this  distinguished  favorite.  Miss  Ste- 
phens has  been  prevailed  on  by  the  Manager  to  wave  her  scruples  in  regard 
to  dispossessing  Miss  Noei,  of  a  part  which  she  has  heretofore  sustained  with 
bo  much  credit  and  ability,  (and  which  Miss  Noel  has  cheerfully  resigned  to 
such  distinguished  talent)  and  to  perform  the  character  of  Agnes,  with  addition- 
al Songs  bv  Weber,  during  the  short  term  of  her  Engagement  ;  she  will  ap- 
pear, for  the  Second  Time,  tujs  Evening." 

Mi?s  Stephens  executed  the  fine  music  of  Weber  in  the  most  de- 
lightful manner.  The  scena  was  given  in  a  manner  that  stilled  the 
audience  into  a  depth  of  attention,  which  was  terminated  by  excla- 
mations of  "  beautiful  !"  and  the  most  enthusiastic  applause,  Mr. 
Braham,  also,  gave  all  his  songs  in  the  most  chaste  and  beautiful 
style.  "  Good  night  /*  was  sung  by  him,  in  particular,  with  superior 
eilectt 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


The  Alcaid  was  rcceh'ed  on  Saturday  night  with  great  favour, 
and  several  of  the  songs  were  encored.  The  following  duet  by  Miss 
Paton  and  Madame  Vestris,  is  constantly  called  for  a  second  time. 

Oh  !  happy,  happy,  happy  lovers  ! 

Happy  youth,  and  happy  maid, 
When  tremblingly  each  heart  discovers 
All  its  love  by  love  repaid. 

Grateful  bosoms  beat. 
Raptured  glances  meet, 
Tn  a  gentle  sigh. 
All  your  sorrows  die — 
Oh  !  happy,  happy,  happy  lovers  ! 
Happy  youth,  and  happy  maid  ! 

Hope's  dream  delighting, 
Past  pangs  requiting. 
Thoughts  full  of  heaven,  confining  and  free  ; 
No  void  left  aching, 
Tender  hearts  breaking, — 
When  will  that  day  come  for  you  and  for  me  ! 

Oh  S  happy,  happy,  &c.  &c. 

"  *  The  whole  of  the  Songs  are  published  by  Mr.  Miller,  New  Bridge  Street, 
Blackfriars,  and  may  be  had  in  the  Theatre. 

Vauxhall — The  Proprietors  intend  this  evening  to  exhibit  their 
Gardens,  with  the  same  matchless  splendour  as  on  the  King's  Birth 
Day,  in  honor  of  His  Royal  Highness  the  Duke  of  York. 

Mr.  Flemmington,  the  Ventriloquist,  is  to  perform  this  evening,  at 
the  Argyll  Rooms. 

Miss  Love. — We  have  received  the  following  Letter,  in  reference 
to  our  observations,  in  our  number  of  Friday  last,  on  this  young  lady 
not  performing  in  Mr.  Kenney's  Opera  as  was  proposed.  We  will  not 
take  upon  us  to  say,  that  Miss  Love  is  not  at  present  unwell,  which 
every  one  must  regret,  but  we  would  ask  her  this  question — did  she 
not  shew  some  objection  to  her  list  of  Songs  in  The  Jllcaid  ;  and  was 
she  not  immediately  after,  announced  to  be  "  indisposed  v>  We  do 
not  make  this  enquiry  with  a  view  to  insist  upon  that  "  indisposition" 
being  assumed,  but  merely  to  vindicate  ourselves  for  the  remarks  we 
made. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir — I  am  not  a  little  surprised,  knowing  your  general  liberality,  that  you 
should  have  mentioned  the  illness  of  Miss  Love  in  the  way  you  have,  for  it  is 
out  of  the  power  of  any  one  to  say  that  Miss  Love  has  not  always  proved  her- 
self ready  to  appear  before  the  public,  when  occasion  requires,  and  it  is  well 
known  that  she  has  taken  characters  far  above  her  powers,  when  the  illness  of 
other  performers  have  prevented  them  from  taking  their  own  parts.  Miss  Love 
is  really  unwell,  or  she  would  not  disappoint  her  patrons  and  friends.  I  am 
sure  you  will  correct  your  error,  and  your  informant,  whoever  he  is,  ought  to 
come  forward  and  publicly  declare  fcfee  error  he  has  fallen  into,  and  do  justice 
to  a  truly  amiable  and  deserving  female. 

I  am,  Sir,  A  Constant  Readeb  of  your  Journal. 

Printed  Si  Published  by  E. Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exefer-'change,  Strand.    • 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Pointed,  on   the  lowest  Terms. — All   Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cljeattf  ilopl,  ^a^jHattut. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  call'd 

Lovet^  Quarrels. 


Carlos,  Mi  JOHNSON,     Lopez,  MrEBSWORTH, 

Sancho    Mr  W.  WEST, 
Jacinlha,MrsGIBBs'  Leonora,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 


After  which,  [6th  time]  a  new  Comic  Oppra,  called, 

THE  ALCAID  ; 

Or,  The   SECRETS  of  OFFICE. 

The  Overture  and  Musk  by  Mr.  NATHAN. 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  deCaravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
Gregorio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jabez,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Jnan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Bartlev,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,*  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PATON, 

Margaretta,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Miss  LOVE, 

To  conclude  with  (by  permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre 
Royal,  Covent  Garden)  the  Farce  of 

Love,  Law,  &  Physic. 

Dr.  Camphor,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Flexible,  Mr  HARLEY,  Andrew, Mr  WILKINSON, 

Captain  Danvers,   Mr  JOHNSON, 

J.  Brown,  Mr  BROUGH,     Lubin  Log,  Mr  LISTON, 

Coachman,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Waiter,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Laura,  Mrs.   GARRICK, 

Mrs  Hillary,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Molly,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To-morrow,  A   Day  after  the  Wedding,  with  The  Alcaid,  and 

Married  and  Single. 


Ci)fatteEo^alCngUsI)  €>pera=i>ott  se 

Ibis  Evening  (22nd  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

^  •  V  JL 

9 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 
Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr.  BART  LEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr.  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zamicl,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  (Zuno's  Daughter)  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Wild)  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
Actl— SGenel. — A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.    2. — The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 
Act  2.— Scene  1. — An  Anti-I?oom  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene2,— THE  YVOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand   and    Impressive   Musie   preparatory  to   THE    INCANTATION. 
THE  CASTISO  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  Na.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tlui  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Ireesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !---At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl^n— At  No.  5,  Neighing   and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pas§  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting   Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through   the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills---The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. — At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder—ZAMlEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— -Scene  1. — The  Forest.    2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  ?Ioo,se.    3, — A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  a  New  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

MILITARY  TACTICS. 

The  Characters  by  Mr  BARTLEY,    Mr  POWER,     Mr  YVRENCH, 
MrPEARMAN,    Mr  BOYVMAN,     &     Miss  HOLDAYVAY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

Love  among  the  Roses. 

Alderman  Marigold,  Mr  YV.  BENNETT,     Edmund,  Mr  BLAND, 

Capt.  Gorgon,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Sharpset,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Timothy  Hollyhock,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Rose,  Miss  HOLDAYVAY. 

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To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 


the 

STftcatmal  gMisfrvbrv 

Daily  Jiil Is  of  the  Play. 

**  Not-hmg  extenuate  uor  set  down  auglit  in  malice." 

Ao.  847  Tuesday,   Aug.\7,  1824.  Price  U. 


*l!LVI!«i>4BHW 


i^ap^iiariict  --£Ijcatre» 

Lover's  Quarrels  was  the  riist  piece  last  night ;  and  was  eery 
pleasantly  noted.     This  plan  of  giving  a  short  Farce  for  the   opening 
of  the  performances,  is   very  judicious,  as  it  affords  time   for   those 
whose  occupations  or  habits  make  it  inconvenient  to  go  to  the  Theatre 
earlier  than  half-past  seven  or  eight  o'clock.     By  the  present  arrange- 
ment, such  persons  can  arrive  in  time  for  the  remaining  performances, 
and  see   them   complete,  instead   of  finding,  as   is  customary  in   our 
Theatres  at  the  hour  alluded  to,  one  act  of  the  three  or  rive  act  piece 
over.     Accordingly,    the   commencement   of  the   new   Opera   of  The 
Alcaid  can  be  easily  reached  after  a  six  o'clock  dinner.   This  attention 
to  the  fashionable  world  is  highly  commendable,   because  it  favors  the 
patronage  of  the  stage  by  the  higher  classes,  a  point  which,  if  more  at- 
tended to  by  the  Managers  of  our  "  National  Theatres,"  might  brinb' 
back  the  British  Stage  to   the  degree   of  fashionable  distinction   en- 
joyed by  that  Italian  Stage  in  our  British  metropolis,  wlrch  has  with 
po  anti-English  a  feeling,  been  honored  with  the  title  of  "  The  King's 
Theatre."     Wc  may  here  take  the  opportunity  of  replying   to  some 
remarks  that  have  been  made  upon  our  paying  so  little   attention  to 
the  Italian  Theatre  in  the  Haymarket.     The  fact  is,  wc  are  inclined 
to  promote  the  interests  of  that  native  talent   which  wc  conceive  is  as 
worthy  of  admiration  as  any  of  foreign  growth.     Yet,  we  are  not  so 
illiberal  as  to  shut  out  talent  because  it  i3  foreign  ;  but  we  shall  ever 
strenuously  object   to  the  Royal  patronage  being  bestowed  in  an  es- 
pecial manner,  not   only  on  foreign  performers,  but   on   a  species  of 
entertainment   very  far  from  being  accordant  with  English  feelings. — 
We  do  not   say  there  should  be  no  Italian  Stage,  but  wc  do  say,  tlm 
Italian  Stage  should    not   have   the   shadow  of  superiority  over  the 
British  Stage.     Wc  will  only  add,  that   we  trust   His  Majesty;  who 
is  an  Englishman  at  heart,  may  be  pleased  to  take  the   view   of  this 
subject  that  we  do,  and  render  the  Stage  of  his  own  Country  the  first 
honor.     Miss  Pa  ton  and  Madame  Vestkts,  in    The  Alcaid,  sang  de- 
lightfully.    We  are  happy  to  say,  that  Miss  Love  appeared  last  night 
in  the  character  intended  for  her  in  this  Opera.     She  gave  her  songs 
with  much  effect,  and  received  considerable  applause. — It  was  with  no 
feelings  of  hostility  to  this  lady  that  wc  made  the  remarks  we  offered. 

Love,  Law,  and  Physic  was  acted,  for  the  first  time  this  season  ; 
Mr.  Liston's,  Lubin  Log,  and  Mr.  Barley's  Flexible,  were  highly 
amusing,  the  latter  gentleman  was  encored  in  "  The  Humours  of  a 
Playhouse.'*  Mi.  Wilkinson,  as  Andrew,  was  well  received,  and  the 
other  ladies  and  gentlemen,  played  the  minor  characters  with  consi- 
derable spirit. — The  house  was  full' in  all  parts.  * 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


Miss  Stephens  and  Mr.  Braham  again  gave  the  music  in  Der 
Freischutz  with  the  finest  effect,  and  received  immense  applause. 
The  after-pieces  of  Military  Tactics  and  Love  among  the  Roses  were 
amusing. — The  house  was  crowded. 

Vauxhall. — Did  not  the  proprietors  of  these  Gardens  feel  "  that 
idle  wishes  are  very  idle  things/'  they  would,  we  presume,  wish  that 
every  evening  on  which  their  entertainments  opened  fell  on  a  royal 
birth-day  ;  and  in  this  wish  they  woul'1  be  very  excusable,  from  the 
overflow  of  visitors  which  thronged  to  this  favorite  summer  promenade 
on  the  King's  birth-day,  and  on  last  evening,  in  honor  of  the  anni- 
versary of  the  birth-day  of  the  Duke  of  York  The  crowds  were  im- 
mense— the  fire-works  most  brilliant,  and  the  music,  vocal  and  in- 
strumental, delightful,  and  the  very  ham  and  chickens  seemed  better 
than  ever. — Such  is  the  effect  of  the  magic  of  this  paradise. 

The  Battle  of  JFaterloo  continues  to  draw  crowded  houses  to  Mr. 
Davis's  Theatre  in  the  Westminster  Road. 

Mr.  Flemmixgtox  was  mo9t  nattering  received,  last  night,  at  the 
Argyll  Rooms. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sin, 

Seeing  my  Letter  to  you  inserted  to  day,  and  your  explanation, 
with  two  or  three  questions  in  it,  I  will  answer  them.  Miss  Love  did 
make  some  slight  objections  to  the  songs-  intended  for  her  in  "  The 
Alcaid"  for  they  were  not  exactly  suited  to  her  powers,  and  I  trust 
she  was  right  in  the  objection,  for  there  was  then  time  for  them  to  be 
altered  ;  aud  that  she  was  announced  to  be  indisposed  shortly  after 
that,  is  also  true,  but  is  that  any  reason  why  her  illness  should  be 
assumed,  because  she  had  made  some  objections  to  her  part.  I  think 
the  supposition  is  very  unfair;  but  Miss  Love  has  vindicated  herself, 
in  coming  forward  to  take  the  part,  originally  intended  for  her,  as 
soon  as  she  recovered  herself  sufficiently  to  perform. 

I  am,  Sir, 
Aug.  16.  A  CONSTANT  READER. 

(J^*  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  our  Friends  to  be  careful,  io  going  to  the 

Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  bv  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 
.       ___________  „ 

Miss  Iinwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  _r_A<s»-wou!UNG  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  VVoiKiug— 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  or  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadillv. 

Prior  ed  <fc  Published  l>y  E.Thomas.  Oenmark-i'ourt.  ICxeter-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunicationa  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  aad  addressed  as  above. 


Ctjcattf  ftopl,  i^jftatfctt. 


Tbis  EreniHg,  a  Coaic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  call'd 

A  Day  after  the  Wedding. 

Col.  Freelove,  Mr  VINING, 
Lord  Rivers,  Mr  C.  JONES,  James,  Mr.  COATES, 
Ladv  Elizabeth  Freelove,  Mrs  GIBBS. 
Mrs  Davies,  Mrs  KENDALL. 

After  which,  [7th  time]  a  uevv  Comic  Op<«ra,  called, 

THE  ALCAID  ; 

Or,  The  SECRETS  of  OFFICE. 

The  Overture  and  Music  by  Mr.  NATHAN, 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  de  Caravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
Gregorio,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Jabez,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Joan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Bartley,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PA  TON, 

Margaretta,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Miss  LOVE, 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single. 

Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 

Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.     Melford,  Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr  Crarmvell,  MrCOVENEY 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 
Mrs  Shatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fannv,  Miss  SCOTT, 
MrsCramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To-morrow,  Blue  Devils,  with  The  A  lea  id,  ancf  X.  V.  Z. 


7  his  Evening1  (2,3id  timej  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


Or,    the  SEVENTH  MULLET! 

Killian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 
Kmio,  (Hanger  of  the  Forest)  Mr.  HARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr;  BRA  HAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henrv,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zarniel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  "of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  (Zuiio's  Daughter)   Miss  STEPHENS, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
Act  1 — Scene  I.— A  Sequestered    Part  of  the  Forest.    2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 
Aits'.— Seen*  1,— An  Ami-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2.— TME  WOLF  s  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grtad   and    Impressive   Music   preparatory  to   THE    INCANTATION'. 
THE  CASTISG   OF  THE  BALLS,— M  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Binls  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear* 
-At  No.  "i,  The  Witch  of  thf.  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— AX  No.  3,  A 
Stoma  and  Hurricane;  break  down  'lreesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Form* 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !  — AtNo.  4%  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
th«  Gi«*n — At  No.  5,  Neighing   and  Barking   are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eeeer>ftiG  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
<?i-rele  in  the  clouds,  to  a   Hunting    Chorus   of  Spirits — At  No,  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and   Hail — Meteors  dart  through   the   Air  and 
danee  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,   arid 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FRKISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. ---At 
~No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIFL   appears,  surrounded  by   Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clo^k  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Seen*  I. — The  Forest.     2  —  A   Chamber  in  the  Forest  Houft.    3,— A 
RoH-antu  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

THE  TURNPIKE  GATE. 

Crack,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,  who  will  sing"  The  Mail  Coach:' 
Sir  Edward  Dashaway,  Mr  J.  BLAND,      Smart,  Mr  SALTER, 
Henry  Blunt,  Mr  PEAUMAN,  who  will  sing  "  The  Bay  of  Biscay." 
Robert  Maythorn,  Mr  KEELEY,  Old  Maythorn,  Mr  MINTON, 

Groom.  Mr  SANDERS,     Steward,  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Bailiff,  Mr  LODGE,    Sailors,  Messrs  HENRY,  aud  POVEY, 

Joe  Standfast,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,     Peggy,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 
Landlady,  Mrs  jERrtOLB. 

m  -  ■ — — •  »      > 

To-moiTOTV,  Dcr  Ficisuhutz,  with  I  will  hare  a  Wife, 


THE 


l}aily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

n  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  848        Wednesday,  Aug.  18,  1824.        Price  Id. 

Our  inventinc  genius  hardly  affords  us  a  change  of  terms  where- 
with to  eutertain  our  readers  on  the  subject  of  Der  Freischutz.  If 
we  understood  the  German  tongue,  it  might  be  a  little  variety  to  give 
our  sentiments  over  again  in  that  language,  which  would  enable  us, 
at  least,  to  give  some  additional  weight  to  our  remarks.  The  best 
tiling'  we  can  say  of  this  extraordinary,  and  therefore  attractive  ope- 
ratic drama,  is,  that  the  appearance  of  the  interesting  Miss  Ste- 
phens, in  Agne3,  a$? this  Theatre,  has,  as  a  punning  friend  observes, 
given  fresh  shoots  to  the  "  Freischutz." 

His  Royal  Highness,  the  Duke  of  Sussex,  Prince  Esterhazy, 
the  Countesses  of. Guildford  and  Paulett,  the  Countess  Lieven, 
Ladies  Pccock,  Francis,  and  Bellingham,  the  Marquis  of  Bute, 
and  Colonel  Berkeley,  were  among  the  visitors — The  house  was 
tilled  in  every  part  at  an  early  hour. 


$5ap^niarfeet  €!jcatxc* 

Jl  Day  Jlfter  the  JFedding,  The  jJlcaid,  with  Married  and  Single, 
were  performed  last  night  to  a  full  house.  In  the  first  piece  Mr.  Vis- 
ing and  Mrs.  Gibes,  were  highly  amusing,  and  at  its  conclusion  Mr. 
Vining  came  forward  to  apologize  for  the  absence  of  Mr.  Williams, 
whom  he  said  was  taken  suddenly  ill,  but  Mr.  Lee  would,  with  their 
leave,  appear  as  Gregorio,  which  character  he  supported  highly  re- 
spectable.    Miss  Paton  and  Madame  Vestris  were  encored. 

Sadler's  Wells. — We  are  happy  to  find  this  pleasing  and  deserving 
establishment  has  once  more  regained  its  wonted  popularity.  Much 
is  due  to  the  spirited  and  determined  exertions  of  the  proprietors,  for 
the  rank  it  holds  amongst  the  other  minor  establishments.  The  en- 
tertainments are  such  as  cannot  fail  to  be  attractive,  possessing,  as 
they  do,  both  talent  and  variety ;  -and  from  their  continued  display  of 
every  novelty,  they  are  entitled  to  the  approbation  they  nightly  re- 
ceive. A  new  musical  piece  was  brought  forward  on  Monday  last,  en- 
titled The  Mistakes  of  a  <Vight7  which  had  a  very  favorable  reception 
The  united  efforts  of  the  actors  created  the  greatest  mirth  throughout 
the  piece  ;  and  it  was  announced  for  repetition  during  the  week  amidst 
general  applause.  Miss  Vincent  is  delighting  her  auditory  with  her 
inimitable  versatile  powers,  in  a  clever  written  production,  called 
Disguises ;  or,  Two  Stages  from  Gretna.  It  is  full  of  whim,  va- 
riety, and  bustle,  and  is  rendered  doubly  effective  by  the  exertions  of 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


this  highly  gifted  child.  The  comic  Pantomime  is  increasing  in  po- 
pularity nightly ;  the  opening,  which  is  well  delineated,  and  very 
splendid,  is  by  that  celebrated  artist  Greenwood  ;  but  we  understand 
the  comic  part  of  it  is  produced  by  the  unrivalled  (trimaldi. — Hart- 
land's  Clown  is,  as  usual,  excellent.  On  Monday  next,  we  observe, 
is  fixed  for  the  Benefit  of  Grimaldi,  the  "  Clown  of  Clowns,"  whose 
powers  still,  and  ever  must  remain  in  the  recollection  of  the  public. — 
We  are  happy  to  hear,  that  after  an  illness  of  twelve  months,  he  in- 
tends appearing  on  this  occasion  in  his  "  native  element,"  (the  above 
Theatre,)  and  his  son  is  announced  for  the  Clown  on  that  evening, 
whose  pretensions  to  the  profession  approach  nearer  to  his  father's 
excellence  than  any  we  have  yet  seen  upon  the  stage. — We  heartily 
wish  him  a  bumper. 

Miss  M.  Tree,  Miss  Hallande,  ami   Mr.   Sinclair,  are   performing 
together  at  the  Edinburgh  Theatre. — British  Press. 

Vauxhall — This  evening  the  Grad  Fete  will  be  repeated. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Sir, 

I,  in  common  with  many  others,  am  desirous  of  calling  the 
attention  of  the  management  of  the  Haymarkct  Theatre  to  a  regu- 
lation, existing,  I  believe,  exclusively  at  that  Theatre,  which  is  that 
the  doors  open  at  six  o'clock  ;  from  which  circumstance,  any  person 
going  to  the  pit,  is  obliged  (if  the  performances  be  very  attractive) 
to  lose  half  an  hour,  in  order  to  be  in  time  for  a  good  seat.  I  wish 
}ou  could  prevail  on  the  worthy  management  to  open  the  doors  at 
half-past  six  in  future,  which  would  confer  a  great  service  on 

Your  most  humble  Servant, 

A  CITIZEN, 
Aug.  16.  and  frequenter  of  the  iiaymarket  theatre. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

ENIGMA. 

Sir— Why  pray  is  the  new  Ope-  a  uf  Der  Freischulz,  which  is  so  full  of 
ominous  creatures,  and  marksmen,  like  a  cricket-match  ? 

Your's,  QUERY. 

We  presume,  the  proper  answer  to  Mr.  Query's  Enigma  is,  that 
the  said  Piece  is  full  of  bats  and  balls. 

"  '  EXHIBITIONS 

Miss  Linwooq's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work—  Leicester-square. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts—  Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collect  ion  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  op  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly.  

Printed  &  Published  by  E. Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plavs,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed, "on  the  lowest  Terms.— All  Comumcations  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  po  st  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


%ljtntxt  ilopl,  ^ap-jHatfeet. 

This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  eall'd 

Lover's  Quarry  Is- 

Carlos,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Lopez,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Sancho,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Jacintha,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Leonora,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 

After  which,  [8th  time]  a  new  Comic  Opera,  called, 

THE  ALCAID  ; 

Or,  The  SECRETS  of  OFFICE, 

The  Overture  and  Music  hy  Mr.  NATIMJST. 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  de  Caravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
'       Gregorio,  Mr  LEE,     Jabez,  Mr  HA'RLEY, 
Jnan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Bartley,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PATON, 

Margaretta,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Miss  LOVE, 

To  conclude  with  (by  permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre 
Royal,  Covent  Garden)  the  Farce  of 

Captain  Galliard,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Neddy  Bray,  Mr  LISTON, 

Grubbleton,  Mr  LEE,     Doddle,  Mr  COATES, 

Roscius  Alldross,  (first  time)  Mr  HARLEY, 

Ralph  Hempseed,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Maria,  Miss  J.  SCOT  I\     Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY, 
Mrs  Mouser,  Miss  BOYCE, 
Dora  Muinwell,  Mrs  WINDSOR,  

To-morrow,  Twelve  Precisely,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with 

Two  Strings  to  your  Bow. 


Cijeatie  l\o|)al  Cnglisli  ©peva^ouse 


earr-^sst- . v v^-ov-v v;--jr*-j*c;  • 


This  Evening  (42iih  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


Or,    ike  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Kiliian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 
Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr.  HARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mi*.  BRAHAM, 

Gasper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  MrH.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zamie),  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  (Zuno's  Daughter)  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Actl— Scene  J. — A  Sequestered   Part  of  the  Forest.    2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 

Act  9.— Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 

Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 

Grand   and    Impressive   Music   preparatory  to   THE    INCANTATION. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.  — At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tin;  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  8,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Trees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen--At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  mistv 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  0,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle. — At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  S— Scene  1.— The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  ki  the  Forest  House.  3,— A 
Romantic  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  wlggh,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  called-, 
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Admiral  Fircdrakc,  Mr.  BARTLEY, 
C'apt.  Firedake,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Mr  Dennis  O'Leary,  Mr  POWER 

Harry  Merton,  (alias  Billy  Badger)  Mr  BAKER, 
Binnacle,  Mr  MINTON,  Clod,  Mr  LODGE,  Thomas,  Mr  HENRY, 

Mrs  Ogleby,  Mrs.  GROVE,     Isabella  Hardy,  Miss  HENRY. 
Emily  Rosebank,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  Summerheld,  Bliss  CARR, 

To-morrow,  Der  Frcisehutz,  with  The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours. 


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Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  exteituale  nor  set  down  aught  in  sisulicf." 

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The  Opera  of  JJer  Freischulz  was  again  repealed  last  night,  for 
the  24th  time.  Mr.  Braham  and  Miss  Stephens  sang  their  songs 
with  beautiful  effect,  and  were  rapturously  applauded.  Mr.  Bennett 
acted  Casper  uncommonly  well,  and  was  flatteringly  received.— The 
other  characters  were  well  sustained.  The  Musical  Entertainment  of 
"  /  will  have  a  ff^ife,"  followed,  in  which  Mr.  Bartley,  Mr.  Power, 
Mr.  Pearman,  Miss  Povey,  &c.  acted  very  humorously. — There  was 
an  excellent  house. 


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The  amusing  one  act  piece  of  Lovers  Quarrels  was  well  acted  last 
night,  by  Mr.  W.  West,  Mr.  Johnson,  Mr.  Ens  wo  rtii,  Mrs  Gibes. 
and  Mrs.  Clifford.  The  new  Opera  of  The  Jlvaicl,  followed,  m 
which  Mr.  Farren,  Liston,  Harley,  Madame  Vestris,  and  Miss 
Paton',  were  highly  applauded.  After  which,  the  Farce  of  X,  Y,  Z, 
was  performed  here,  for  first  time  this  season.  Mr.  Liston's  .Neddy 
Bray,  and  Harlev's  Boscius  Jilldross,  (first  time)  were  excellent; — 
Mr.  W.  West's  Ralph  Hempseed,  was  very  respectable,  and  he  re- 
ceived coii3ideiablc  applause.  Miss  Boyce,  and  Mrs.  Windsor,  were 
highly  amusing  as  J\Irs.  Jllouser,  and  Dora  JWumvjelL 

It  is  reported  that  a  lively  actress,  whose  performance  in  the  drama 
of  Sweethearts  and  fVives,  has  been  so  much  and  justly  admired, 
will  shortly  assume  the  latter  character  in  real  life. — British  Press. 

Mrs.  Siddons  and  a  large  party,  en  famille,  are  enjoying  the  baths 
and  sea  breezes  at  Dover,  where  she  has  taken  one  of  the  new  houses 
on  the  Marine  Parade. 

Birmingham  Theatre. — The  tragedy  of  Caius  GraccJius  was  an- 
nounced for  representation  on  Monday  last  ;  the  two  principal  cha- 
racters to  be  sustained  by  Mr.  Warde  and  Miss  Jarman.  Hamlet  was 
to  be  repeated  on  Wednesday,  to  enable  Mr.  Warde  to  re-appear  in 
that  character  ;  and  The  Hypocrite  is  to  be  played  on  Thursday. — 
Mrs.  G.  Kemble's  Comedy  of  Smiles  and  Tears  is  to  be  acted  on 
Friday  under  Masonic  patronage.  Mr.  Warde  and  Mr.  Shuter  have 
represented  Doctor  Cantwell  and  Maw-worm,  in  The  Hypocrite,  with 
much  effect. — That  Play  drew  an  overflowing  house.  It  was  produced, 
no  doubt,  as  an  aid  to  Mr.  Blnn's  pamphlet,  versus  the  anti-theatrical 
Puritan. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir — As  the  pages  of  your  respectable  publication  are  less  occupied 
during  the  present  season,  with  criticism  upon  what  is  termed  the  le- 
gitimate drama,  you  will  probably  oblige  a  constant  reader  with  the 
following  remarks  upon  the  performances  and  performers  of  the  JVew 
Surrey  Theatre,  which  the  daily  bills  announce  to  be  under  an  "  entire 
new  management  ;"  now  whether  this  be  really  so,  or  not,  I  do  not 
know  ;  but  this  I  do  know,  that  the  conduct  of  what  comes  before 
the  audience  is  totally  different  to  what  it  was,  prior  to  such  announce- 
ment ;  and  as  I  am  one  of  those  constant  frequenters,  who  did  not 
fail  to  express  my  disapprobation.  I  feel  I  ought  to  make  the  amende, 
by  applauding  the  very  evident  reformation  ;  and  I  am  not  acquainted 
with  any  means  so  effectual  as  through  the  medium  of  your  widely 
circulated  and  impartial  Observer. 

The  performances  produced  on  Monday  night,  and  advertised  for 
the  week,  are  such  as  might  pass  current  at  either  of  the  winter  es- 
tablishments ;  but  the  melo-draraa  that  has  particularly  elicited  these 
observations,  is  entitled  The  Burning  Bridge ;  the  scene  of  which 
lies  in  China,  and  has  given  an  opportunity  to  the  artists  for  a  display 
of  talent  unequalled  by  any  of  their  brethren  of  the  brush  or  pencil, 
in  any  Minor  Theatre,  and  places  them  upon  an  equality  with  the  first 
scene,  or  Diorama  painters  of  the  day.  The  costume  does  equal  cre- 
dit to  those  concerned  ;  it  is  correct,  chaste,  and  splendid,  and  all 
the  parapharnalia  corresponds.  The  performers  are  equally  entitled 
to  praise  ;  and  first  H.  Kemble,  by  judiciously  suppressing  his  accus- 
tomed violence,  rendered  his  Tartar  maniac  more  effective  than  is 
alwavs  the  case  in  similar  characters,  and  his  auditors  marked  their 
sense  of  his  propriety  by  just  applause.  Rowbotham  did  great  justice 
to  the  (supposed)  consiience-stricken  father.  Hemmi.ngs  should  throw 
a  little  more  animation  into  his  passion  for  the  fair  Celinda,  as  it 
lacked  a  little  the  air  of  reality,  but  yet  was  highly  respectable. — 
Auld  and  Harwood  were  also  deserving  credit.  Celinda,  the  heioine, 
fell  to  the  lot  of  Mrs.  Loveday,  and  though  totally  opposite  to  what 
I  had  previously  conceived  to  be  her  forte,  she  did  ample  justice  to 
her  character ;  the  dialogue  she  delivered  with  natural  simplicity  and 
truth  ;  and  her  attention  to  the  most  minute  characteristics  of  her 
dress,  rendered  her  identity  as  complete  as,  I  conceive,  scenic  illusion 
will  allow.  This  lady's  versatility  and  uniform  attention  to  whatever 
she  has  to  do,  little  or  much,  would  render  her  a  great  acquisition  to 
any  Theatre  ;  and  if  she  perseveres,  it  is  not  too  much  to  predict 
that  better  things  await  her  than  are  to  be  met  with  in  a  Minor 
Theatre.  Mrs.  Young,  as  her  attendant,  sang  a  comic  duet  with 
Harwood,  and  acquitted  herself  with  respectability:  as  did  all  the 
subordinate  characters,  and  the  curtain  fell  amidst  cheers,  real  cheers 
of  applause.  I  am,  your  Constant  Reader, 

Wednesday,  Aug.  18. JUSTITfA. 

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Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
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Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  aboTe. 


tt&eatrr  ftoyal,  i^iftaifcet. 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  cali'd 

Twelve  Precisely* 

Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST,    Landlord,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 
Sir  Ferdinand  Frisfcv,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Amelia  Wildlove,    Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Katty  O'Carrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY ! 

Marchioness  deGrenouille  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! 

Captain  Wildlove.. Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! ! 

Marquis  de  Grenouiile.. . .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !  ! ! 

Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,  called 

learts  &  Wives. 


The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perw. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  .TONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

Two  Strings  to  your  Bow. 

Lazarillo,  Mr  LISTON, 
Octavio,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Don  Sancho,  Mr  LEE, 

Ferdinand,  Mr  VINING, 
Boraehio,  Mr  C.  Jones,  Don  Pedro,  Mr.  Younger, 

Donna  Clara,  Madame  VESTRIS, 
who  will   introduce  "  Reason  and  Love ;" — Braham. 
Leonora,  Mrs  GARRICK. 

To-morrow,  Pigeons  &  Crows,  with  The  Alcaid,  and  Matrimony. 


Cijeatre  ftopl  English  ©pera^ouse 

7 his  Evening  (25th  time)  a  Grant!  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz g 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Kiilian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 
Kuno,  (Ranger  of  the  Forest)  Mr.  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr.  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  (Kuno's  Daughter)  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witeh  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Mm  Romer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Vials, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  Wells,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  IViUis. 

Actl — Scene  I. — A  Sequestered    Part  of  the  Forest.    2.— The  Outskirts  of 

the  Forest  &  Village  Inn. 

Act3.— Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  tho  Forest  House. 

Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 

Grand   and   Impressive   Music  preparatory  to  THE   INCANTATION. 

TUB  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tho  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Ireesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !--.- At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thqnder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills—The  Torrent  foams  and  roars  —  The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder—ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  3— Scene  1. — The  Forest.  2— A  Chamber  in  the  Forest  House.  3,— A 
Romantac  Spot  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

The  Reign  of  Twelve  Hours, 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  by  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 

The  Caliph,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Zeangir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chekour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Officer,  Mr  J.  BLAND, 

Nourma,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)  Miss  KELLY, 

Princess  Zoraide,  (daughter  of  a  neighbouring  King)  Miss  HENRY- 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz, — The  Rival  Soldiers,— Fire  k  Water. 


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Daily  Bills  of  the  Play.    ' 

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$ap*marftct  Qfytatte. 

Mrs.  Chatterley  repeated  her  Twelve  Precisely  for  the   100th 
time  we  imagine.     She  is  certainly  very  clever  in  it,  and  shews  a 
great  deal  of  spirit,  and  a  very  versatile  talent.     After   this  display 
of  disguises,  we  had  the   amusing  Operatic   Comedy  of  Sweethearts 
and  Wives.     Mr.  Kenney  has  in  this  piece,  suited  tho  leading   cha- 
racters so  well  to  their  several  representatives,  aad  the  dialogue  is  so 
a  musing,  .and  at  times  interesting,  that  it  always  proves  very  acceptable 
to  the  public,  and,  accordingly,  there  was   a  very  crowded  house. — 
Mr.  Ltston's   Billy  Lackaday  is  entertaining  in  the  highest  degree, 
and  the  author   has  been  most  fortunate   in  having  this  unique   per- 
former to  fill  the  part.     Indeed,  like  the  characters  of  Crockery  and: 
Peter  Phstoral, ;  which  were  fitted  exclusively  for  the  late  Mr.  Tokely, 
Billy  Lackaday  has  been  made  to  measure  for  Liston  with  great  ac- 
curacy ;  and  we   conceive  the  above  named   characters    afforded    the- 
hint  to  Mr.  Kenney,  as  Billy  is   a  compound   of  both.     By  the  bye, 
we  should  like  to  see  Mr.  Liston,  in  Crockery  ,•  there  is  no  doubt  but' 
he  would  rendoT  it  highly  laughable,  particularly  as  there  are  so  many 
view  miseries  for  him  to  indulge  in..    Mr.  W.  Farren  did  the  old  Ad- 
miral  extremely  well.     Mrs.  Chatterley,  since   Miss  Chester's  re- 
tirement, has  filled  the  part   of  Eugenia,  and  gives  to  it  the  greatest 
interest.     Indeed,  she  acts  this   character,  as  she  does  many  others. 
with  the  utmost  truth  of  feeling,  and   leaves  us  no   reason    to  regret 
the  change.     The  Laura?  of  Madame  Vjss.tb.is  is  as  engaging  as  ever. 
She   was  encored   last   night,  as    she   generally  is,  in   Mr,  Nathan's 
song  of  "  fV7ty  arc  you  wandering."     We  should  have  mentioned  that 
Mr.  Liston  was  likewise  encored  in   his   comic   piece  of  melancholy 
harmony.     The  remaining  characters   were  pleasantly  supported  by 
Messrs.  Melrose,  Vining,  Lee,  Mrs.  Garrick,  and  Mrs.  C.  Jones. 
The  latter  lady  is   a  general  favourite,  nay,  a  mighty  one  with   the 
powers  above.     There  is  such  a  comfortable  look  about  her,  so  much 
of  good  nature,  although  she  can  assume  a  little   of  the    devil   too, 
that  she  is  always  welcome. 

In  the  Farce  of  Two  Strings  to  your  Bow,  which  finished  the 
night's  entertainments,  Madame  Vkstris  appeared  to  great  advantage 
B9  Donna  Clara,  and  was  loudlv  encored  in  Braiiam's  air  of"  Reason 
and  Love.' *  Mr.  Liston,  in  Lazarillo,  was  very  amusing  of  course, 
and. the  wkole  piece  was  agreeably  acted; 


THE  THEATRICAL  OBSERVER. 


In  t>er  Frcischutss,  we  had  again  the  delightful  Miss  Stephens, 
and  the  admirable  Braham,  who  gave  to  the  fine  music  of  Wfber, 
the  very  best  effect.  Mr.  H.  Phillips,  who  fills  the  part  of  Rollo, 
displays  his  fine  bass  voice  in  a  superior  manner. — This  gentleman  is 
rising  rapidly  in  his  profession.  IVliss  Povey,  we  are  happy  to  say, 
is  again  able  to  take  her  character  of  jinn  in  this  Opera,  and  sang 
with  her  accustomed  sweetness  and  taste.  In  The  Reign  of  Twelve 
Jtouri,  Miss  Kelly  ruled  very  engagingly,  and  Mr.  Pearman  sang 
with  pleasing  effect.  Mr.  W.  Chapman  does  the  little  in  Chekdttr 
sufficiently  well. — The  house  was  crowded. 

Vauxhall  Gardens. — There  will  be  a  Spendid  Gala  To-night. 

The  Cobourg  Theatre  was  crowded  to  excess  last  night,  to  witness 
the  performance  of  Jane  Shore,  or,  as  it.  is  called  at  the  Cobourg, 
The  King's  Mistress.  Miss  Macau  ley  played  Alicia  respectably  • 
but  in  her  most  serious  scene  an  nwkard  circumstance  occurred  from 
the  scantiness  of  her  robe.  In  falling  to  the  ground,  this  lady  exposed 
the  greater  part  of  her  stockings  which  are  usually  concealed  by  tra- 
gedy heroines,  and  displayed  by  figurantes.  The  acting  of  Bengough, 
as  Dumont,  was  excellent. 

Boulogne  Theatre,  Aug.  9. —  The  Jf  heel  of  Fortune ,  Weazel  M. 
Penley,  Governor  Tempest,  M.  Hall,  Woodville,  M.  Martin,  Syden- 
ham, M.  Green,  Penruddock,  M.  Serle,  Sir  David  Daw,  M.  J.  Knight, 
Henry  Woodville,  M.  Mears,  Jenkins,  M.  Clark,  Mrs.  Woodville,  Miss 
Emery,  Emily  Tempest,  by  Miss  Walpole,  (from  the  Theatre  Royal 
Covent  Garden,  and  Bath,  her  first  appearance  here.)  Dame  Dunck- 
ley,  Mrs.  Beynon.  With  the  afterpiece  of  Rosina,  Belville,  M.  Mears, 
Captain  Belville,  M.  Green,  Rustic,  M.  Hall,  William,  M.  J.  Kight, 
First  Irishman,  M.  Martin,  Second  Irishman,  M.  George,  Rosina, 
Miss  M.  Jonas,  Dorcas,  Mrs.  Beynon,  Phoebe,  Miss  Walpole. — T.  J. 
Serle,  Stage-manager.    The  whole  under  the  direction  of  M.Smithson. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  "theatrical  Observer. 
Sir, 

I  beg  leave  to  inform  you  of  a  mistake  which  appeared  in  your 
Paper  of  the  5th.  ulto.  and  which  I  make  no  doubt  you  will  correct, 
with  your  usual  attention  to  the  suggestions  of  your  Correspondents. 

The  gentleman  whose  imitations  (substituted  for  Mr.  J.  Reeve's 
song)  deservedly  met  with  so  much  applause  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre 
on  the  20th  of  July  last,  was  not  Mr.  Rede,  as  erroneously  stated  in 
vour  Paper  above-mentioned,  but  Mr.  Buckingham,  of  the  Surrey 
Theatre. 

I  am,  Sir,  your's,  &c.  H.  C.  S. — A  Constant  Reader. 

A^rinte.l  &  Published  by  E.Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exet^r-'ehancre,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  ab»te. 


Cijeattf  ftopal.  ^a^jHaifeer. 

■■mi  ii  ■  i  n  i  ii  i  m  ■!  it  r  iiiiiiii—iM 

This  Evening  will  be  pei formed  the  Comedy  of 

Pigeons  and  Crows, 

Sir  Peter  Pigtviggin,  Mr  LISTON, 
Captain  Piirwiggin,  alias  Neville,  Mr  VINING, 
Mr  Wad,  Mr  WILKINSON 
Mr  Muz,  Mr  HUCKEL,     Blondeau,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Patrick  O'Rorogoroo,  Mr  LEE, 
Tom,  Mr  COVENEY,      Bailiff,  Mr  EBSW  ORTH, 

Louisa,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Mrs  Harvey,  Mrs  WINDSOR,  Man,  MrsC.  JOlNES, 

After  which,  [9th  time]  a  new  Comic  Op^ra^  ealled, 

THE  ALCAID  ; 

Or,  The  SECRETS  of  OFFICE. 

The  Overture  and  Music  by  Mr.  NJI  THAN. 

Don  Christopher  Toxado,  MrW.  FARREN, 

Felix,  Madame  VESTRIS,     Pedrosa,  Mr  LISTON, 

Don  Andreas  de  Caravajol,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Gregorio,  Mr  LEE,     Jabez,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Juan  Tortillo,  Mr  Latham, 
Servants,  Messrs  Bartlev,  C.  Jones,  &  Coates, 

Donna  Theresina,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Rosabel,  Miss  PATON, 

Margaretta,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Giannetta,  MrsC.  JONES, 

Donna  Francisca,  Miss  LOVE, 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Piece  of 

MATRIMONY. 

Baron  de  Limberg,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Del  aval,  Mr.  VINING,     O'Cloghorfy,  Mr  LEE, 

Sentinels,   Messrs  C.  Jones,  and  Coates, 

Clara,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

— - — •  ■  i  .■■.... . — ■■■  ■  - ...      .,..-.,  — .-     . .  i  .     i«» 

To-morrow,  Of  Age  To-morrow,  with  The  Beggar's  Opera,  and 

Married  and  Single. 


t£fH&trr  ftowalCnerjiSl)  (Ppeva^ouse 


tmmasa&Hms-wtxterr^r* 


'fhis  Evemng  (20th  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  F 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET  f 

Ktllian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,    Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr.  HARTLEY,     Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  MrH.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Samiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS. 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
THE  CASTING  OF  THE  B-UZA— At  No.  I,  (repeated  bythc  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  thu  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. --'At  No.  3,  A'. 
Storm. and  Hurricane  break  down  'Irees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
inpve  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels,  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Qlea-r-At  No-  5,  Neijihing  and  Barking,  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Hounds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  t  Hunting  (-horns  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
danoe  on  the  Hills-— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars  — The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FSEISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  cirele.---At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— 2AMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes. ONE  ! 


After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 


The  Rival-  Soldiers 


Lenox,  Mr  J.  BLAND,     Major  Tactic,  Mf  W.  BENNETT, 

Captain  Cruizer,  Mr  MINTON,     Corporal,  Mr. HENRY, 

Sinclair,  Mr  BROADHURST,     Nipperkra,  Mr -WV  CHAPMAN, 

who  will  sing  "  THE  A'IGHTIAGJLE  CLUB,*" 

Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Operatta  of 

FIRE  &  WATER 

Captain  Hurry,  Mr  BARTLEY,      Mr  Thrifty,  Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frederick,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Jacob,  Mr  SLOMAN,  who  will  sing  .tf  COMIC  MEDLEY. 

fcawyer,  Mr  COOPER,     Constables,  Messrs.  LODGE  and  POVEY. 

Fanny,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,     Furbish,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT. 

Incidental  to  the  Piece— A  SERENADE, 

by  Messrs.  Broadhurst,  J.  Bland,  and  H.  Phillips. 

fprmotrow,  PerPrcfschutz,  with  The~Reigu  of  Twelve  Hours, 


©.- 


THE 


fainca 


AND 


!>«%  Hi//*  of  Me  P%. 

*•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  851  Saturday,  Aug.  2i,   1824.  Price  Id. 


u'lvi  m  manages 


*'  That  infernal  Page  again  !"  as  we  have  it  in  Figaro:  so  may 
we  diurnal  critics  exclaim  of  the  terrific  Opera  here,  which  being 
everlastingly  presented  to  us,  from  vcrv  lack  of  new  terms  whereby 
to  notice  it,  wc  may  vety  naturally  exclaim,  "That  infernal  Drr 
Freisehutz  again  !" — and  an  infernal  piece  it  is.  What  the  Diable 
can  we  now  say  about  it  !  Why,  nothing  more  than  that  the  JHahle. 
will  have  his  day,  or  rather  his  night  ;  for  he  seems  to  rule  nightly 
at  this  house.  Vet,  we  do  not  mean  to  support  the  puritanical  opi- 
nion that.  "  the  Theatre  is  the  Devil's  own  house  ;"  although  the 
truth  is,  that  many  deeds  of  darkness  are  done  here — vide,  (if  you 
can)  the  extinct  gas-lights — and  still,  the  morality  of  the  stage  is  not 
thereby  impeached.  If  any  of  our  readers  think  this  a  paradox,  let 
them  go  and  see  this  extraordinary  drama,  and,  then,  they  will  find 
it  a  very  palpable  fact,  and  that  "  the  Prince  of  Darkness,"  and  his 
fire-works,  cannot  afieet  our  '  good  works"  But  if  this  were  doubt- 
ful, surely  a  spectator  would  derive  confidence  from  knowing  that 
there  is  more  than  one  Angel  in  the  piece  ;  Miss  Sterh^s,  for  in- 
stance, whose  heavenly  voice  is  enough  to  melt  the  heart  of  the  veriest, 
daemon  that  ever  plagued  mankind.  We  defy  any  person  to  hear  her 
and  not  fee?  that  his  best  feelings  were  gratified.  She  is  as  capable  of 
inspiring  devotion,  as  she  is  of  communicating  the  most  delicate 
sense  of  tender  and  innocent  sentiment.  Whether  she  executes  the 
most  sublime  piece  of  Handel,  or  the  most  playful  air,  bhe  is  still  in 
our  mind's  eye  one  of  those  good  .Angels  who  appear  on  earth  to  ex- 
tend harmony.,  and  give  a  relish  to  us  mortals,  of  the  rational  pleasures 
of  this  life.  The  audience  of  last  night  appeared  fully  sensible  of  her 
charming  powers,  and  acknowledged  their  delight  with  great  ani- 
mation. Mr.  Bkaham  also  shared  in  the  applause  bestowed  so  justly 
on  his  unrivalled  powers.  i-Jis  "  Good  •Vight,"  is  sung  with  the  ut- 
most taste,  feeling,  and  science.  When  to  the  musical  attractions 
are  added  the  singularities  of  this  drama,  it  is  no  wonder  that  snch 
crowds  should  be  present  at  its  performance  every  night.  We  find 
there  are  to  be  but  a  few  more  of  the  combined  performances  of  Miss 
Stephens  and  Mr.  Braham  in  JDcr  Frei* chutz,, on  account  of  their 
provincial  engagements.  Those,  therefore,  who  have  not  seen  the 
piece  with  them  in  it,  should  take  care  not  to  lose  the  opportunity. — 
The  OvertHre  was  again  encored  last  night — it  is  a  very  line  and 
striking  composition. 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


Thv  Rival  Soldiers  followed,  and  that  was  succeeded  by  Fire  and 
Water,  both  of  which  were  pleasantly  acted. 

Miss  Harvey  and  Mr.  Philipfs  arc  to  appear  here  again  after  the 
departure  of  Miss  Stephens  and  Mr.  Braham;  and  the  admirable 
Mathews  is  to  be  here  early  in  next  month. 


fi^aaTgrngg^BgaecKM 


That  laughable  Comedy,  Pigeons  and  Crows  was  excellent  per- 
formed last  night,  and  the  whole  received  with  much  mirth  and  ap- 
plause. The  Alcaid  Was  afterwards  represented  for  the  ninth  time. 
The  chief  part  of  the  music  was  delightfully  executed  by  Miss  Paton, 
Madame  Vestris,  and  Miss  Love.  The  entertainments  concluded 
with  the  comic  piece  of  Matrimony ,  which  was  very  pleasantly  acted 
by  Mrs.  Chatterley,  Mr.  Vining,  Mr.  Lee,  &c — The  house  was  fulL 


Surrey  Theatre. — This  evening  the  new  Melo-drame,  called  The 
Burning  Bridget  or,  the  Spectre  of  the  Lake,  to  which  will  be  add- 
ed, a  Bmletta,  intitled  The  Painter's  Study,  and  a  Scotch  Romance 
called  The  Grwme  ;  or,  the  Wizard  of  the  Black  Rock. 

The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  with  Mon.  Ducrow's  horsemanship  was 
honored  again,  last  night,  with  a  delighted  and  brilliant  audience. 

Vauxhai.l. — The  Proprietors  intend  to  celebrate  the  Birth- day  of 
His  Royal  Highness  the  Duke  of  Clarance,wi(h  the  same  splendor  and 
magnificence  as  characterized  the  brilliant  illuminations  and  entertain- 
ments on  the  birth-days  of  His  Majesty,  and  his  Royal  Highness  the 
Duke  of  York. 

In  the  Morning  Chronicle  of  yesterday,  there  is  a  quizzing  para- 
graph, which  states  that  Mr.  Elliston  had  embarked  with  his  private 
Secretary,  on  board  a  Steam  Packet,  for  Rotterdam,  on  a  theatrical 
speculation,  in  order  to  attend  the  fair,  at  which,  it  seems,  some 
pantomimic  p erf onners  of  great  powers  had  appeared. 

~~~  TO  R  R  E  S  PONDENTS. 

til  G.  is  informed  that  his  Letter  will  not  he  inserted  :  Mr.  J.  Isaacs  requires 
do  such  pujf  at  the  expense  of  a  brother  performer. 

~~~  E  X  H I B ITI ONS  — 

Mr.  Crosses  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

F»nn's  Fancy  Glams-workino  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  or  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


(p$*  It  is  respectfully  suggested  to  owr  Friends  to  be  careful,  ia  going  t«  the 
Theatre,  not  to  be  imposed  on  by  an  imitation  of  this  Paper 

Frint^d  &  Published  by  E.Thom\k.  Denmark-court,  Fxef^i-'chanffe,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Complications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  aboYe. 


Cljeattf  ilapl,  |^ap=iHaitiet. 


""Tiiyrg  i-jrriiinMbT  T~iir   'Tm'ir-  " 


This  Evening,  a  Comic  Piece,  call'd 


Of  Ase  To4iicirrow. 


Frederick  Baron  Willinhurst,  Mr  VINING, 

Baron  Pifflebersr,  Mr  LEE. 

Hans.  Molkns,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Friz,  MrEBSWORTH,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Ladv  Brumback,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Sophia,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Maria,  Miss  LOVE, 

who  will  sing  "  JVo  Joy  without  my  hove! 

After  which, 

Tlif*  H^gi'firfir9^  On  erst* 

Captain  Macheath,   Madame  VESTRIS, 

Peaclium,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Loekit,  Mr  LEE,     Filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Ben  Bud^e,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Wat  Dreary,  Mr  Latham, 

Crook-fingered  Jack,  J/r  Bartley^ 

Mat  o'the  Mint,  Jir  B rough,  Drawer,  JI/r  C.  Jones, 

Harry  Paddington,  Mr  Kcnch, 

Twiteher,  Mr  Coates,     Nimmin"-  Ned,  Mr  SaHnders, 

Mrs    Peachnm,     Mrs    WINDSOR. 
Jennv  Diver.  Mrs.  HUNT,     Tawdrv,  Miss  WOOD, 

Polly,  Miss  PATON,     Lucy,  Mrs.  C.  JONES, 
In  Act  3.  A  Hornpipe  in  Fetters,  by  Mr  Bemetzrieckr. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

and  Single, 


»©&'»' 


Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 

Bickerton,  MrPOPE.     Mel  ford,   Mr  COOPER 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr Cramwell,  MrCOVENEY 

Mrs  BickertDn,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Mrs  Shatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fannv,  Miss  SCOTT, 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

On  Monday,  Blue  Devils,  with  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  &c. 


Cljratie  'EopaiCngltsI)  €ptife& 

This  Evening-  (27th  time)  a  Gram!  Musical  Performance,  entitled 


Or,    */«?  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killiai,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr.  HARTLEY,     Rodolph.  fa  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAIIAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zamie],  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS. 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Mm  Romcr,  .Miss  Griffiths.  Miss  rials, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  TVolls,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  fVillis x 

SCENERY. 

ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A    SEQUESTERED   PART  OF  THE  FORES  T. 

Scene  2. —  The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 

Act  2.— .Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  Mouse. 
SccneS,—  THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand  and   Impressive   Music  preparatory  to  THE    INCANTATION". 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BAZLS.---M  Nb:  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Nigkl-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  tru>  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Ireesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
wove  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !--- At  No.  t,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
♦he  Glen — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  aril 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty- 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
4t(*$\i  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— -Z  AMI  EL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  doses  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  1— Srene  1— The  FOREST.    2— A  CHAMBER  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE 
Scene  3— A  ROMANTIC  SPOT,  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 


The 


After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  called, 

Reign  o 

The  whole  of  the  Music  composed  by  Mr.  G.  B.  Herbert. 


The  Caliph,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Zeahgir,  (his  Son)  Mr  PEARMAN,     Chekour,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Officer,  Mr  J.  BLAND, 

Nournm,  (Daughter  of  a  late  Vizier)   Miss  KELLY, 

Princess  Zornide,  (daughter  ofa  neighbouring  King)   Miss  HENRY. 

On  Monday,  Der  Freischutz,  Military  Tactics,  and  A  Dun  a  .Day, 


THE 


Sftiatrtcal  €M)£ct  l»rv ; 


iiNO 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

*•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  852  Monday,   Aug.  23,  1824.  Price  Id. 

L    JJBI      ■ '  — —  ■     I     M  II  I        JI.-U1UUJI-U.I-I     I      .'H'.-u^ 

€ngli£f)  <©pcra4fou3c. 

Time  is  fast  consuming  the  allotted  period  for  the.  appearance  of 
Miss  Stephens  and  Mr.  Braham,  whom  the  Manager  informs  us, 
"  having,  long  since,  concluded  peremptory  engagements  at  the  Pro- 
vincial Musical  Festivals,  cannot  possibly  extend  their  performances 
in  this  Theatre  beyond  Wednesday,  the  1st  of  September,  after  which 
time  the  celebrated  Der  Freischutx  must  necessarily  be  withdrawn 
fiom  representation/' — The  house,  on  Saturday  night,  was  crowded, 
and  the  applause  great. 


The  first  piece  of  Saturday  night  was,  "  Of  Age  To-morrow," 
which  was  acted  uncommonly  -well  in  every  character,  but  particularly 
so  by  Miss  Love  and  Mr.  Vining.  That  lady  sang  with  veiy  pleasing 
effect  the  Medley  song,  and  that  of  "  JSro,  my  lovs,  no,"'  which  were 
encored.  We  should,  however,  have  first  mentioned,  that  on  entering 
the  Theatre,  we  regretted  to  find,  by  manuscript  placards  on  the  front 
of  the  house,  that  Miss  Paton  had  been  suddenly  and  severely  taken 
ill.,  which  prevented  her  playing  Polly,  in  The  Beggar's  Opera.  No- 
thing was  stated  relative  to  any  substitution  of  piece  or  performer  : 
but  at  the  end  of  the  above  mentioned  Farce,  Mr.  W.  Farren  ap- 
peared, and  addressed  the  audience  to  the  following  effect : — "  Ladies 
and  Gentlemen,  I  appear  before  you  under  rather  unpleasant  circum- 
stances ;  I  am  requested  by  the  Manager  to  make  known  to  you,  that 
Miss  Paton  has  been  taken  suddenly  ill,  of  which  there  was  no  in- 
timation at  the  Theatre  until  five  o'clock  this  day. — (Mr.  Farren  here 
produced  and  read  a  letter  from  Miss  Paton's  Physician)  But  now, 
Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  I  have  the  pleasantest  part  of  my  duty  toper- 
form.  The  Manager  with  that  desire  which  he  has  always  felt  not  on 
any  occasion  to  disappoint  the  public,  has  accepted  the  services  of  a 
young  lady  who  has  never  appeared  on  any  stage,and  who  has  been  for 
some  time  anxious  to  make  a  debut  here.  With  your  kind  permission 
she  will  undertake  the  part  of  Polly  ;  and  coming  forward  as  she 
does  on  this  extraordinary  occasion,  without  even  a  previous  rehear- 
sal, she  places  the  fullest  confidence  in  your  kindness,  in  passing 
over  any  defects."  Loud  applause  followed  this  Address,  and  the 
Opera  then  commenced.  When  Polly  had  to  appear,  Mr.  Farren 
led  on  the  young  lady,  who  appeared  not  more  than  seventeen  or 
eighteen;  and  of  a  pleasing  person.    She  was  welcomed   in   the  most 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


friendly  manner  by  the  audience,  but  it  was  evident,  throughout,  that 
her  extreme  agitation  considerably  impeded  the  full  effect  ihe  might 
have  given  to  her  songs.  She  was  encored  in  "  But  he  so  teazed  me,** 
and  would,  no  doubt,  have  had  the  same  mark  of  approbation  be- 
stowed on  some  of  her  other  songs,  had  not  the  audience  conceived 
it  was  trying  her  powers  too  severely.  She,  certainly,  has  a  good 
voice  ;  and  as  we  find  we  shall  have  another  opportunity  of  hearing 
her  under  less  embarrassment,  we  shall  not  extend  our  remarks  at 
present.  Madame  Vestris  gave  the  songs  of  Macheath  as  admirably 
as  any  lady  could.  Mr.  Farren  and  Mr.  Lee  were  the  Peachum  and 
Lockit.  The  piece  is  so  curtailed  that  the  latter  has  hardly  any  thing 
to  do.  Mr.  Farren  acted  Peachum  very  well.  Mr.  W.  West  played 
JFilch,  and  received  applause  in  some  instances.  Mrs.  Jones  played 
Lucy  with  great  spirit. — She  frightened  the  new  Polly  in  downright 
earnest.  The  entertainments  concluded  with  the  new  Comedy  of 
Married  and  Single. — The  house  wai  very  full. 

Sadler's  Wells. — By  the  bills  we  perceive  the  Benefit  of  Grimaldi 
is  fixed  for  this  evening,  and  from  the  novelty,  we  have  no  doubt  but 
a  bumper  will  be  the  result,  after  an  absence  from  the  stage  of  more 
than  twelve  months,  occasioned  by  the  most  severe  illness ;  he  intends 
introducing  a  scene  in  which  he  will  exhibit  his  unrivalled  powers,  and 
sing  one  of  his  mnch  admired  comic  songs.  His  son  is  announced 
for  the  Clown  on  this  occasion,  which,  added  to  the  appearance  of 
Grimaldi  himself,  is,  we  think,  a  novelty  that  must  prove  more  than 
usually  attractive.  A  new  melo-drama,of  which  report  speaks  highly, 
is  also  prepared  for  this  evening,  a  translation  from  the  French,  which 
has  lately  created  a  strong  sensation  in  Paris,  where  it  has  been  per* 
formed  upwards  of  two  hundred  successive  nights.  The  splendid  pan- 
tomime, entitled  Harlequin  Faggot  Maker  ,r  or,  the  Magic  Bowl,  is 
among  the  novelties,  in  which  the  celebrated  Pantaloon,  Barnes,  is 
mentioned  to  appear  in  his  original  character,  and  Mr.  J.  S.  Grimaldi, 
as  the  Clown,  which  name  being  coupled  with  Sadler's  Wells,  reminds 
us  of  the  olden,  as  well  as  the  "  golden"  times  of  this  Theatre. 

At  the  Surrey  Theatre,  this  :evenin?.  The  Burning  Bridge ;  or, 
the  Spectre  of  the  Lake,  with  Wavtrley  ;  or,  Sixty  Years  Since. 

At  the  Amphitheatre,  this  week,  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  with  va- 
rious novelties,  will  be  repeated. 

A  splendid  Naval  Commemoration  in  honor  of  the  Diike  of  Cla- 
rence's Birth-day,  and  of  the  Royal  Navy,  takes  place  this  evening 
at  Vau,xhal]. 

Italian  Opera  House,  Haymarket. — We  perceive  that  by  order 
of  Signor  Benelli,  the  whole  of  the  Scenerv,  M.S.  Operas  and  Music, 
Properties,  and  interior  Fittings  of  this  Theatre,  are  to  be  brought 
to  sale  on  Wednesday  next ! 

frint^rl  <fe  Published  by  E.Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exefer-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
€ards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer^  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


'Cijeatte  &oyal,  ^ap^jHatfcet. 


This  Evewing,  a  Comic  Piece,  call'd 

BLUE  DEVILS- 

Megrim,   (first  time)  Mr  COOPER, 

James,  Mr  W.  WEST,     Bailiff,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Demisou,  (first  time)  Mr  COLLIER, 

Annette,  Miss  LOVE. 

After  which,  the  iavorite  Operatic  Comedy,   called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry, 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  VIN1NG, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRJCK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single. 

Beau  Shatterly,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 

Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.  Melford,  Mr  COOPER 
Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr  Cram  well,  MrCOVENEY 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Mrs  Shatterly,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fanny,  Miss  SCOTT, 

Mrs  Cram  well,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To-morrow,  The  Young  Quaker,  with  Intrigue,  and  X,  Y,  Z. 


Cfjcatte  ftoyai Cngltsh  ^peia-^ouse 


»r**2J>* t  iflwjej^a 


'I his  Evening  (2&th  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

»er  Freiseliiitz 


Or,    */*e  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  IVIr  BAKER, 

Kudo,  Mr.  HARTLEY,     Rodolph,  fa  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM. 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS. 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS. 
A»n,Mjss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Mvs  Homer,  %i$s  Griffith*,  Miss  Vials, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  IFells,  Miss  Fine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  JVillis, 

SCENER  Y. 
ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A    SEQUESTERED   PART   OF  THE  FOREST. 

Scene  2.—  The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 

Act  2.— 'Scene  I.— An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand  and  Impressive   Music  preparatory  to  THE    INCANTATION. 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.-- At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 

tha  Moon  is  eclipsed.  Night -Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,.  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. -—At  Np.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
wiove  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  I — At  No.. 4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
♦he  Glwi--- At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
acoentric  Music,  s-unposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
fonns  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
danee  on  the  Hills—-The  Torrent  foams  and  roars—* -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
theSgene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  l^S^ene  I— The  FOREST.    2— A  CHAMBER  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE 
Scene  3— A  ROMANTIC  SPOT,  iu  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Operatta  of 

FREE  and  EASY. 

Sir  John  Freeman,  Mr  WRENCH, 
Mr  Charles  Couitley,  Mr  HARTLEY,     Ralph,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Michael,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Richard,  Mr  SALTER,     Peter,  Master  BODEN. 

Mrs  Charlotte  Couitley,  Miss  POVEY,       Rose,  Miss   R,  BODEN, 

Gertrude,  Miss  KELLY. 
Eugenia,  Miss  CARR,     Cook,  Mrs.  JERROLD. 

To-morrow,  Der  Fieischutz,,  with  Gretna  Green, 


THE 

itiatrtcal  ®b££  titer ; 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  853  Tuesday,  Aug.  24    1824.  Price  Id. 

J)er  Frbisckutz  was  yesterday  evening  repeated  to  an  elegant 
and  crowded  auditory.  The  first  act  passed  with  its  usual  eclat,  in 
which  Mr.  Braham  exerted  his  transcendant  talents  with  astonishing 
effect.  At  the  conclusion,  Mr.  Bartley  appeared,  and  his  approach 
seemed  to  announce  him  the  harbinger  of  unpleasant  tidings,  which 
was  confirmed  on  his  addressing  the  audience  to  the  following  effect. 

"  Ladies  and  Gentlemen, — Previous  to  the  appearance  of  Bliss 
Stephens,  to  me  devolves  the  unpleasant  duty  of  announcing  that  at 
this  moment  she  is  suffering  from  a  severe  cold  and  attendant  hoarse- 
ness, and  so  great  is  the  extent  of*  her  indisposition,  that  no  other 
lady,  similarly  circumstanced,  would  venture  to  appear  before  you  ; 
but  such  is  her  anxious  solicitude  and  consciousness  of  duty,  that  she 
has  determined  to  make  the  arduous  attempt  of  performing  the  part 
for  which  she  has  been  announced  this  evening.  I  need  not,  Ladies 
and  Gentlemen,  observe  how  complicated  and  difficult  ate  the  music 
and  part  she  has  to  perform  ;  but  firmly  trust  that  the  flattering  in- 
dulgence with  which  she  has  ever  been  honored,  will  he  extended  to 
her  on  this  occasion." 

This  explanation  and  apology  were  duly  received,  and  on  the  ap- 
pearance of  Miss  Stephens  in  the  opening  of  the  second  act,  she  was 
greeted  with  unanimous  plaudits,  at  which  she  seemed  deeply  affected, 
but  on  th(Sir  subsiding,  recovered  her  composure,  and  though  evidently 
struggling  with  severe  illness,  she  sung  with  great  taste  and  science  ; 
of  course  the  usual  encores  were  not  pressed.  It  would  be  great  in- 
justice not  to  notice  Miss  Povey  ;  she  warbled  delight  fully  ;  and  the 
remaining  characters  were  well  sustained.  Free  and  Easy  followed, 
in  which  Miss  Kelly,  if  possible,  excelled  former  efforts,  in  her  arch 
and  sprightly  delineation  of  Gertrude. 


I^ap^marfect  €lf)catre. 

The  entertainments  here  are  exactly  of  the  description  which  we 
look  for  at  the  "  Little  Theatre."  Now  and  then  some  music,  and 
always  a  good  share  of  humor  and  pleasantry.  We  need  only  refer 
to  the  play-bill  of  this  evening,  which  contains  three  of  the  most 
amusing  pieces,  and  which  we  are  sure  will  be  well  acted.  Mr.  Lis- 
ton,  Mr.  Harley,  Mr.  W.  Farren,  Mr.  Cooper,  Mr.  Vising,  Mr. 
W.  West,  Madame  Vestris,  Miss  Love,  Miss  Chester,  Mrs.  Gibes. 
&c.  have  conspicuous  places. 


Ttt£   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER 


Vauxall. — Last  night  these  Gardens  were  unusually  splendid,  in 
order  to  celebrate  the  Birth-day  of  the  Duke  of  Clarance.  The  even- 
ing being  fine,  the  company  assembled  in  great  numbers.  Various  de- 
vices were  tastefully  hung  along  the  different  walks,  and  flags  of 
Great  Britain  waved  as  triumphantly  as  in  the  proudest  days  of  a 
Howe,  a  St.  Vincent,  or  a  Nelson. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre.—  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  and  the  Pan- 
tomime of  The  Dragon  of  Wantley,  attracted  a  full  house  last  night. 

Surrey. — The  grand  Chinese  melo-drama  of  The  Burning  Bridge 
was  again  repeated  last  night,  and  was  excellently  acted. 

Sadler's  Wells — We  understand  Mr.  Grimaldi  had  a  bumper. 

#  To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor, 

I  am  but  a  poor  fellow,  in  short  a  complete  Sylvester  the 
Second,  and  rightful  heir  to  the  throne  of  all  the  Daggerwoods ;  and, 
therefore,  I  deem  myself  compelled  to  inform  the  world,  through  the 
medium  of  your  useful  Publication,  of  the  grievances  I  sustain  thro* 
the  performance  of  that  infernal  piece  of  music  at  the  English  Opera, 
entitled  "  Der  Freischutz,"  which  has  put  an  end  to  many  free  looks- 
in  at  the  E.  O.  II.  I  have  been  out  of  an  engagement  these  two  years, 
owing  to  the  blowing-up  of  our  barn  at  a  little  town,  about  two  hun- 
dred miles  from  London,  one  night,  occasioned  by  a  barrel  of  gun- 
powder, of  which  we  cheated  a  smuggler,  in  order  to  add  Metropolitan 
effect  to  the  last  scene  of  a  melo-drama.  We  lost  our  all,  besides 
three  donkies,whose  capers  whilst  ascending  to  the  airy  regions  seemed 
to  emulate  the  movements  of  the  more  noble  quadrupeds,  who  have 
danced  nightly  on  the  classic  boards  of  our  winter  theatres.  Alas  ! 
I  have  ever  since  felt  pinching  hunger  knawing  my  better  parts  in  a 
most  insatiate  manner  ;  and  *vere  it  not  for  some  of  my  brethren,  who 
bestow  their  bones  upon  me,  by  this  time  I  should  not  have  a  bone  to 
pick.  Often  an  order  has  ordered  me  a  dinner :  but  now,  I  look  with 
despairing  eyes,  and  feel  as  if  tottering  on  the  rock  of  disappoint- 
ment, without  a  friendly  peake  to  offer  me  assistance.  The  German 
carries  the  day,  and  my  English  bosom  sighs  for  a  mutton  chop  ! 
Mr.  Editor,  inform  me  when  you  think  orders  will  -go,  and  you  will 
oblige  Your's, 

DAGGERWOOD,  Jun. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

F»nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  colleciion  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Jr>nr>tHrr&  Published  by  K. Thomas.  Denmark-court.  Exeter-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels.  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  pest  paid,  and  addressed  as  above, 


This  Evening  will  be  peifnimed  tlie  Comedy  of 

The  Young  Quaker. 

OldSadbov,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 
Chronicle,  Mr  W.  FARREN,      Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Young  Sad  boy,    Mr  VINING, 
Spatterdash.  Mr  HARLEY,  Shadrach,  Mr  Williams 

Lounge,  Mr  COVENEY,  Goliah,  Master  Tokeley, 
Captain  Ambush,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Twig,  Mr  Coates, 

Lady  Rounceval,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pink,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Mrs  Millefleur,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Araminta,  Miss  LOVE,   who  will  introduce 

"  It  was  a  Lover  and  his  Lasts'* 

Dinah  Primrose,  Miss  CHESTER. 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

INTRIGUE. 

Captain  Rambleton.  Mr  VINING, 

Varnish,    (first  time)    Mr    COOPER, 

Tom,  (first  time)  Mr  HARLEY, 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,  who  will  introduce 

41  In  merry  Cat  lisle  lived  a  Lady  fair* 

In  the  course  of  the  Piece,    Madame   VESTRIS,  and  Mr  HARLEY, 

will  introduce  the  Comic  Duet  of 

5  WHEN  A  LITTLE  FARM  WE  KEEP." 

Te  conclude  with  (by  permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre 
Royal,  Covent  Garden)  the  Farce  of 


Aj|      jL  9    Ma% 


Captain  Galliard,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Neddy  Bray,  Mr  LISTON, 

Roscius  Alldross,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Grubbleton,  Mr  LEE,     Doddle,  Mr  COATES, 

Ralph  Hempseed,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Maria,  Miss  J.  SCOT  I\     Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY, 

Mrs  Mouser,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Dora  Mumwell,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

To-morrow,    Blue  Devils,  with  Sweethearts  and  W  ives,  &c. 


Clnatre  '& opal  digits!)  #pera=^ousc 


mamtsamtnaaBmBaaaaaBOBatBt 


Ibis  Eyeing  (29th  time)  a  Grand  Musical  Performatace,  entitled 


Or,   the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killta^,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr.  HARTLEY,     Rodolph,  fa  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  MrH.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Znm%*l  (the  £lack  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS, 
Aim,  Misi  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  MW s  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Miss  Homer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Vials, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  Wells,  Miss  Fine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  IVillis, 

SCENER  Y. 
ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A   SEQUESTERED   PART  OF  THE  FOREST. 

Schns  2. —  Tke  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 
Act  2.— Scene  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 

Scene  2,— THE  WOLFs  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 

Grand  and  Impressive  Music  preparatory  to  THE   INCANTATION. 

TH&  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS..- At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witoh  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  8,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  'Ireesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  ! — At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gle>n-«At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  tn  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  oa  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  renfc  asunder~»ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Aet  1— Sften*  1— The  FOREST.    2— A  CHAMBER  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE 
Scene  8— A  ROMANTIC  SPOT,  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

T©  conclude  with  the  Comic  Operatta  of 

GRETNA  GREEN. 

The  Music  principal  composed  by  Mr  Reeve. 
Lord  Lovewell,  Mr  PEARMAN,  with  "  Love's  delightful  hour," 

Mr  Jenkins,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Mr  Tomkins,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Larder,  Mr  POWER, 

Waiters;  Postillions,  Messrs  Henry,  Lodge,  &c. 

Emily,  Miss  POVEY,     Betty  Finikin,  Miss  KELLY. 

^Hi<«miiTi>Ti"«'"'>- -j.  — —  -u.il>  —     ■■-—.»     ,       ■-■ -*  ■-— ■=■-■      i       ,    i^i       .-■■.-M  i       -j  i      ■  ■  ip"    ii      mu  ™— "WOW**-1 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Turnpike  Gate. 


THE 


AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

'•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice. " 

No.  854        Wednesday,  Aug.  25,  1824.        Price  Id. 

— ■— — — — — — — — — ■ — i  ^— —^— —————— ^— 

There  was  an  excellent  house  here  last  night,  and  how  could  it  be 
otherwise,  when  the  charming  Miss  Stephens,  and  the  inimitable 
Braham  unite  their  vocal  talents  in  executing  the  fine  music  of 
Weber.  The  Overture  alone  is  a  treat  to  the  lovers  of  music. — A 
few  more  nights,  and  they  are  gone  !  A  new  Afterpiece  is  in  prepar- 
ation. 

l^a^nmvhtt  <3Tf)ratre. 

As  we  expected,  the  three  pieces  of  last  night  were  acted  in  tha 
most  excellent  manner,  and  gave  the  highest  delight  to  a  very  nu- 
merous audience.  The  first,  The  Young  Quaker,  is  a  Comedy  well 
suited  to  this  Theatre,  being  light  and  dashed  with  a  little  sentiment. 
It  is  a  drama  that  requires  good  acting  to  keep  up  its  very  existence, 
for  in  bad  hands  it  would  be  stupid  enough.  Every  character  was 
well  filled,  last  night,  and,  therefore,  we  never  saw  it  more  effective. 
Mr.  Vjning,  as  Young  Sadboy,  looks  and  represents  the  gay  Quaker 
as  well  as  could  be  desired.  Captain  Ambush  was  not  badly  done  by 
Mr.  Johnson  :  but  high  Comedy  parts  were  in  the  keeping  of  Messrs. 
Harlev  and  Liston.  The  Spatterdash  of  the  former  is  a  very  amus- 
ing performance,  and  he  received  great  applause  in  giving  the  token, 
and  in  the  drunken-scene  where  he  bears  off  old  Chronicle  from  the 
party,  to  save  him  from  getting  more  forward.  Mr.  Liston,  in  Clod, 
whenever  he  appeared,  set  the  audience  grinning,  and  his  exits  with 
his  droll  look  and  "  the  White  Lion  '"  convulsed  every  one  with 
laughter.  Miss  Love  played  Araminta  very  like  a  sprightly  young 
lady  who  would  have  the  man  of  her  choice  whether  mamma  liked  it 
or  not ;  and  she  sang  the  air  of  "  //  was  a  lover  and  Ids  lass/*  and 
also  "  Gramchree,"  very  delightfully,  and  was  much  applauded. — 
Miss  Chester  made  a  most  interesting  Dinah  Primrose,  and  her  dis- 
tress drew  a  tear  from  many. 

The  next  piece  was  the  one-act  Farce  of  Intrigue,  on  which  oc- 
casion Mr.  Barley  and  Mr.  Cooper,  appeared  for  the  first  time,  as 
Tom  and  Varnish.  The  former  gentleman  kept  up  the  character  of 
the  jealous,  timid  husband,  with  the  greatest  humor  and  effect,  and 
Mr.  Cooper  made  the  hypocritical  rake  very  conspicuous.  The  act- 
ing of  Mr.  Vining,  as  Captain  Ramblcton,  was  effective.  The  charm- 
ing Madame  Vestris  played  Ellen  very  delightfully,  and  sang  in  her 


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accustomed  rich  and  sweet  style  :  but  the  duet  with  Mr.  Harley,  of 
"  When  a  little  Farm  we  keep,"  was  given  in  such  humor  and  spirit, 
that  a  thundering  encore  was  the  inevitable  consequence.  Altogether 
Intrigue  went  off  most  pleasantly.  That  capital  Farce  of  Colman's, 
X,  Y,  Z,  was  the  concluding  entertainment,  and  all  we  shall  say  is, 
that  whoever  has  not  seen  Mr.  Ltston  play  Neddy  Bray,  can  have  no 
idea  of  the  comicality  of  the  performance.  Mr.  Harley  represented 
Mr.  Manager  Alldross  with  all  his  customary  humor,  and  the  piece 
in  its  other  parts  was  well  supported.  Mr.  W.  West,  certainly,  in 
Ralph  Hempseed,  does  not  look  rascal  enough,  but  he  shewed  he  well 
■understood  the  character.  The  amusements  of  this  night  were  so 
highly  entertaining  from  beginning  to  end,  that  the  audience  had  hardly 
time  to  recover  for  a  moment  from  loud  laughter.  In  truth,  we  never 
were  more  gratified,  and  we,  therefore,  for  the  sake  of  others  who 
were  not  present,  do  intreat  the  Manager  to  favour  us  with  a  repe- 
tition of  these  three  pieces,  and  he  may  rely  on  it  he  will  have  another 
crowded  house. 

The  Surrey  Theatre  was  very  well  attended  last  night. 

The  Grand  Gala,   in  honour  of  the  Duke  op  Clarence's  Birth-day, 

will  be  repeated  this  Evening  at  Vauxhall. 

Edinburgh  Theatre. — On  Thursday  night  Miss  Tree  had  her  be- 
nefit, when  the  Opera  of  Native  Land,  with  the  entertainment  of 
Clari,  were  performed.  The  house  overflowed  in  every  part,  and  Miss 
Tree  performed  and  sang  with  exquisite  feeling  and  effect.  She  was 
encored  in  the  favorite  air  of lt  My  heart  is  sair  for  somebody*'  "  Rest 
Warrior,  Rest,"  which  was  given  in  her  finest  style,  and  several 
other  airs.  Mr.  Sinclair  and  Miss.  Hallande  lent  their  effective  aid, 
and  the  whole  went  off  with  great  eclat.  Miss  Hallande  also  had  an 
excellent  house  last  night,  and  was  encored  in  two  of  her  songs. — 
British  Press. 

On  Wednesday  last,  during  the  last  act  of  Macbeth,  in  the  Cork 
Theatre,  an  accident  occurred,  which  for  a  moment  excited  very  ge- 
neral alarm  iu  the  house.  Mrs.  Daly,  who  performed  Lady  Macbeth, 
in  the  scene  with  the  Physician,  unfortunately  came  near  a  candle 
which  was  placed  upon  a  tabic  at  the  left  side  of  the  stage,  when  the 
flame  caught  the  light  drapery  which  she  wore,  and  in  a  moment  it 
appeared  in  a  blaze.  Some  gentlemen  leaped  from  the  boxes  on  the 
stage,  and  the  performers  who  were  on  the  boards  ran  to  her  assis- 
tance ;  but  before  they  had  reached  her  Mrs.  Daly  contrived  to  ex- 
tinguish the  flames,  without  having  sustained  any  injury. — The  Play 
then  proceeded  without  interruption.  Mr.  Macready  was  the  Mac- 
beth. 

Mr.  Kean  is  still  playing  in  Dublin. 

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This  Evening,  a  Comic  Piece,  call'd 

BLUE  DEVILS. 

Meorim,  Mr  COOPER,  Demisou,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
James,  Mr  WEST,     Bailiff,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Annette,  Miss  LOVE. 

After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,   called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives* 

The  Music  composed  ami  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  V1NING, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 


Married  and  Single, 


Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN. 

Bickerton,  Mr  POPE.  Melford,  Mr  COOPER 
Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING.  Servant,  Mr  MOORE. 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES.  Mr Cramwell,  MrCOVENEY 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Mrs  Shatterly.  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HiLL, 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  CO  VENEY. 

To-morrow,  Of  Age  To-morrow,  with  The  Hyocrite,  and  Killing 

no  Murder. 


CfKatre  E opal  digits!)  ©jpera^ouse 


This  Evening  (30th  time)  a  Grand  Musicul  Performance,  entitled 

er  Freischutz  t 


Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr.  BARTLEY,     Rodolph,  fa  Hifntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo,  (Ditto)  Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henrv,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zamiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS, 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Miss  Romer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Hats, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  Wells,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  Willis, 

SCEJVER  Y. 
ACT  I.— Scene  I.— A    SEQUESTERED   PART  OF  THE  FOREST. 
Scene  2. —  The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Village  Inn. 
Aet  2.— Seen*  1. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest  House. 
Scene  2,— THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 
Grand  aud   Impressive   Music   preparatory  to  THE    INCANTATION. 
THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !  —  At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  aud  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
the  Gl**n — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed   to  accompany  the   Wild   Chace   in   Air,  the   misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a   Hunting    Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  und   Hail — Meteors  dart  through   the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars  —  The  Rocks  are  riven,   and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes   are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the    FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by   Fire,  and 
♦he  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 

Act  1— S*ene  1— The  FOREST.    2— A  CHAMBER  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE 
Sceae  3— A  ROMANTIC  SPOT,  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

THE  TURNPIKE  GATE. 

Crack,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,  who  will  sing  "  The  Mail  Coach." 

Sir  Edward  Dashaway,  Mr  J.  BLAND,      Smart,  Mr  SALTER, 

Henry  Blunt,  Mr  PEARMAN,  who  will  sing  "  The  Bay  of  Biscay." 

Robert  Maythorn,  Mr  KEELEY,  Old  Maythorn,  Mr  MINTON, 

Groom,  Mr  SANDERS,     Steward,  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Bailiff,  Mr  LODGE,     Sailors,  Messrs  HENRY,  aDd  POVEY. 

Joe  Standfast,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,     Peggy,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 

Landlady,  Mrs  JERROLD 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  a  new  Afterpiece. 


THE    ' 

lieattiral  #teet toct ; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aughl  in  malice." 

No.  855  Thursday,  dug.  26,   IS24.  Price  Id, 

J^ap>niarfeet  ^Tijcatre- 

To  set  out  with  The  Blue  Devils,  is  generally  considered  no  good 
token  of  the  happiness  of  your  establishment — this  may  bo  true,  as 
to  our  own  proper  homes,  but  it  is  otherwise  here.  At  this  house  The 
Blue  Devils  usually  inspires  mirth,  and  forms  one  of  the  symptoms 
of  good  management.  Last  night  this  was  the  case,  for  The  Blue 
Devils  eked  out  the  entertainment  of  the  visitors  of  this  meriy  "  Lit- 
tle Theatre,"  and  did  not  diminish  the  pleasure  felt  in  the  company 
of  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  or  Married  and  Single. 

Some  may  think  the  writing  of  this  little  periodical  a  very  ea*? 
matter  ;  and  so  it  is  as  to  quantity  of  matter;  but  the  difficulty  lie$ 
in  being  placed  in  such  a  situation  as  we  now  are,  that  is,  the  being 
compelled  to  speak  of  a  Piece  for  the  30th  time,  and  thus  being  ut- 
terly worn  tbread-bare  in  oar  expressions  upon  it.  Der  Freischutz 
on  our  Paper,  is  enough  to  frighten  our  gentle  readers  into  au  utter 
abhorrence  of  us.  We  cannot  help  it:  we  must  do  our  duty  as  faith- 
ful recorders  of  the  theatrical  proceedings  of  the  previous  evening. — - 
We,  therefore,  proclaim  it  again,  that  Der  Freischutz  was  last  night 
honored  by  the  attendance  of  a  crowd  of  the  curious,  who  evinced 
the  usual  quantum  of  surprise  derived  from  the  horrors  of  the  Wolf's 
Glen,  and  of  pleasure  from  the  sweet  watbling  of  the  Stephens  and 
the  Povey  ;  and  the  brilliant  strains  of  the  wonderful  Braham.  We 
strongly  recommend  those  who  have  ears,  (we  will  excuse  all  of  as- 
sinine  length)  to  go  and  hear  Weber's  striking  composition  in  this 
piece.  The  overture,  chorusses,  and  several  of  the  songs,  are  finely 
adapted  to  the  subject  of  the  drama,  which  we  conceive  the  best 
proof  of  the  genius  of  the  composer.  Any  stringer  oi  crotchets  may 
put  together  a  fair  modicum  of  harmony,  but  to  convey  with  true  effect 
the  sentiment  or  the  business  of  the  passing  scene,  by  the  strains  of 
music,  is  only  within  the  ability  of  a  composer  of  genuine  talent. 

Royal  Amphitheatre. —  The  Battle  of  Waterloo. — Last  night, 
the  111 th  consecutive  representation  of  that  remarkable  event  at- 
tracted an  audience  as  numerous  as  usual,  who  appeared  highly  de- 
lighted with  the  roar  of  the  deep-mouthed  artillery,  and  "  allthe 
pride,  pomp,  aud  circumstance  of  glorious  war."     Ducrow  is  a  most 


THE  THEATRICAL  OBSERVER. 


powerful  auxiliary  to  the  allied  forces  in  this  mimic  scene  of  terror  and 
triumph.  He  sets  at  defiance  the  Newtonian  system  of  gravity,  and 
seems  to  hover  over,  rather  than  rest  upon  the  noble  animal  that 
bears  him.  His  pantomimic  scenes  are  perfect,  and  impart,  if  we  may 
here  use  the  word,  intellectual  entertainment. 

Surrey. — This  house,  last  night,  was  well  filled  in  the  course  of 
the  evening,  to  see  The  Burning  Bridge,  and  JFaverley.  In  the 
former  piece  the  acting  of  Mr.  H.  Kemble,  as  the  supposed  Tartar 
maniac,  was  excellent.  Mrs.  Loveday  performed  Celinda  with  her 
accustomed  ability,  and  received  much  applause.  The  Comic  Dance 
by  Messrs.  Flex:>iore,  Jonas,  and  Honor,  was  encored.  The  Ro- 
mance of  JFaverley  followed  :  the  acting  was  excellent,  particularly 
by  Mr.  H.  Kemble,  Mr.  Loveday,  Mrs.  Sheppard,  &c. — The  duet 
between  Messrs.  Wyatt  and  Harwooi>  was  loudly  encored. 

Sadler's  Wells. — The  new  piece,  entitled  The  Fatal  Island ;  and 
the  Hour  of  Four ,  was  repeated  last  night,  to  a  very  good  house  ; 
after  which,  the  Interlude  of  Disguises  was  well  performed  by  Mr. 
Lancaster,  and  Miss  Vincent,  the  latter  sustaining  with  great  spirit, 
six  different  characters.  The  Pantomime  of  Harlequin  Faggot  Jlfa- 
her  followed  and  created  much  amusement. 

The  West  London  Theatre  is  now  open  for  the  Season  under  the 
Management  of  Mr.  W.  R.  Beverley. 

The  Late  John  Kemble. — A  Letter  appeared  in  the  John  Bull,  of 
last  Sunday,  which  contained  arguments  against  the  propriety  of  ad- 
mitting the  proposed  monument  to  that  eminent  man,  the  late  Mr. 
Kemble,  into  Westminster  Abbey.  The  letter-writer  acknowledged 
that  he  was  but  little  acquainted  with  theatres  or  actors,  yet  he  as- 
sumes a  power  of  judging  which  demanded  an  intimate  knowledge  of 
the  history  of  the  stage.  This  person  would  admit  to  the  sacred 
fane  the  record  of  the  poet's  genius,  but  would  deny  it  to  him  whose 
o-enius  gave  living  delineations,  that  partook  equally  of  the  sublime 
and  beautiful.  Mr.  Kemble  above  all  others  of  his  profession,  best 
merited  the  honor  intended  to  his  memory.  He  was  an  admirable  tra- 
gedian, and  the  creator  of  a  classic  stage  ;  and  to  him  are  we  chiefly 
indebted  for  a  full  and  impressive  relish  of  the  finest  of  the  immortal 
Shakspf.are's  Plays.  In  this  point  of  view,  (\i  not  as  an  embodier 
of  the  passions)  he  has  a  higher  claim  to  a  public  monument  amongst 
the  illustrious  dead,  than  even  Garrick,  whose  monument,  the  letter- 
writer  asserts,  might  merit  a  place  in  Westminster  Abbey,  because  he 
was  a  poet.  But  surely  Garrick  would  never  have  been  thus  distin- 
guished for  his  writings.  It  was  as  a  tragedian  alone  that  he  had  the 
sculptured  honors  bestowed  on  him,  whilst  Kemble  has  a  claim  on 
public  feeling  both  as  a  most  distirguished  tragedian,  and  ono  who 
rendered  the  British  Stage  truly  honorable  to  the  taste  of  his  country. 

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Cijeatt  f  ftopal,  3&ap= jBatiut. 

This  Evening,  a  Comic  Piece,  call'd 

Of  Age  To-morrow, 


Baron  Piffleberg-,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Frederick  Baron  Williiihnrst,  Mr  YINING, 

Hans  Molkus,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Friz,  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Lady  Brumback,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Maria,  Miss  LOVE,  with  "  No  Joy  without  my  Love" 

Sophia,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  HYPOCRITE. 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  COOPER, 

Doctor  Cantwell,    (first  time)  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Siward,  MrCOVENEY,      Servant,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Darnley,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Charlotte,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Betty,  MrsCOVENEY, 
Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 

To  conclude  with  (by  permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre 
Royal,  Covent  Garden)  the  Farce  of 

Love,  Lnw?  &  Physic. 

TJTJ£  Dr.  Camphor,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Flexible,  Mr  HARLEY,  Andrew,Mr  WILKINSON, 

Captain  Dan  vers,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

J,  Brown,  Mr  BROUGH,     Lubin  Log,  Mr  LISTON, 

Coachman,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Waiter,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Laura,  Mrs.   GARRICK, 

Mrs  Hillary,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Molly,  Mrs  COVENEY/ 

To-morrow,  The  Beggars'  Opera,  with  Mrs  Smith,  and  Married 

and  Single. 


C|)f  tvtie  'ftopal,  Cucrltsh  #pera  i^ousf « 

This  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Jier  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killinn,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kihio,  Mr.  BARTLEY,     Rodolph,  fa  Huntsman)  Mr  BKAHAM, 

€a&per,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  MrH.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zainiel,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS. 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY.     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  hy  Miss  Romer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  rials, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  Wells,  Miss  Fine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  Willis, 

SCEJSEllY. 

ACT  |.— Scene  I—  A   SEQUESTERED   PART  OF  THE  FOREST. 

Sckne  2. —  The  Outskirts  of  the  Forest  and  Villaye.  inn. 

Act  2. ---Scene  I. — An  Anti-Room  in  the  Forest.  House. 

Scene  2, —THE  WOLF's  GLEN  BY  MOONLIGHT. 

Grand  and  Impressive  Masio  preparatory  to  THE  INCANTATION'. 
TUB  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  N.ighpBirds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  9,  The  Witch  of  tbe  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. ---At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  i  reesand  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
mote  through  the  U,len.  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  4.  The  RnttJ  > 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  throogh 
the  Gl*ft — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  end 
eccentric  Mugic,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chaee  in  Air,  the  mistf 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At.  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills-— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars—The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
♦be  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  .' 

Act  1— Scene  I— The  FOREST.    2— A  CHAMBER  in  the  FOREST  HOUSE 
Seene  3— A  ROMANTIC  SPOT,  in  which  the  Trial  Shot  takes  place. 

After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

FREE  and  EASY. 

The  Music  composed  by  Mr  JlDDISON. 

Sir  John  Freeman,  Mr  WRENCH, 
Mr  Charles  Courtly,  Mr  BARTLEY,     Ralph,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Michael,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Richard,  Mr  SALTER,     Peter,  Master  BODEN. 

Mrs  Charlotte  Courtlev,  Miss  POVEY,       Rose,  Miss   R.  BODEN, 

Gertrude.  Miss  KELLY. 
Eugenia,  Miss  CARR,     Cook,  Mrs.  JERROLD. 

To-morrow,  Dei  Frcischutz,  with  Gretna  Green. 


THE 


SItfatmal  ®Iw5n*Uef; 


Al»l> 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  856  Friday,  Aug,  27,   1824.  Price  \cL 

ifrim  marftct  Gfytattc. 

One  of  the  most  crowded  and  genteel  audiences  of  the  season  graced 
this  Theatre  last  night.  The  pieces  which  formed  the  attraction  of 
the  evening,  were  Of  jfge  To-morrow,  Tha  Hypocrite,  and  Love, 
Law,  and  Physic :  and  before  we  say  anything  of  these  perform- 
ances, we  shall  just  remark,  that  the  combination  of  amusing  pieces, 
here  proves  the  Manager  to  understand  thoroughly  how  to  cater  for 
the  public  entertainment ;  and  we  would  press  it  upon  the  notice  of 
the  managers  of  our  great  winter  theatres,  that  the  offering  a  short 
Farce  for  the  opening,  affords  a  great  convenience  to  the  fashionable 
world,  who  can  thus  have  the  opportunity  of  coining  into  the  house 
at  about  eight  o'clock,  in  time  to  see  the  chief  piece  of  the  night  entire. 
We  assert,  that  this  arrangement  would  prove  of  immense  advantage 
to  the  winter  houses,  and  we  hope  for  their  own  interests,  the  mana- 
gers will  take  it  into  serious  consideration. 

The  Farce  Of  Age  'To-morrow  was  most  pleasantly  performed. — • 
Mr.  Vising,  as  Frederick,  exerted  himself  with  very  amusing  effect. 
We  think  highly  of  this  gentleman,  and  should  be  happy  to  see  him 
on  our  winter  hoards.  It  is  not  easy  to  say  what  line  of  performance 
ho  would  invade,  because  he  has  very  general  talents,  but  we  will  say 
that  in  the  line  of  utility  he  would  always  prove  valuable.  We  know 
nothing  of  Mr.  Vining  but  as  a  performer  here — we  never  in  any  shape 
came  in  contact  with  him — but  we  say  it  from  our  own  impressions, 
that  he  is  calculated  to  be  a  popular  performer  on  our  gieat  metro- 
politan stage.  Miss  Love,  as  Maria,  sang  very  delightfully,  and 
the  other  characters  were  well  supported  by  Mr.  Williams',  Mr.  Wil- 
kinson, (wlro  made  Jllolkus  very  comic)  Miss  J.  Scott,  (who  is  a  very 
lovely  young  lady)  and  the  pains-taking  Mrs.  Kendall,  who  repre- 
sented Lady  Brumback  instead  of  Mrs.  Windsor.  We  now  come  to 
The  Hypocrite ,  and  although  we  adhere  to  our  often  expressed  opi- 
nion, that  this  Play  does  serious  injury  to  the  cause  of  religion ,  by 
fostering  prejudice  against  its  ministers,  because  there  is  no  distin- 
guishing in  vulgar  conception,  between  real  and  assumed  sanctity  of 
manner,  still  we  must  acknowledge  that  the  unthinking  and  the  half- 
thinking  multitude  are  powerfully  attracted  by  this  piece,  and,  there- 
fore, that  managers,  in  their  necessity,  cannot  resist  the  temptation 
of  offering  it  for  representation.  On  the  present  occasion  the  novelty 
was  Mr.  W.  Farren's  undertaking  the  character  of  Doctor  Cantwell. 
We  will  cut  the  matter  criticism  on  his  attempt  very  short — nature- 
has  forbid  him — he  has  not  power  of  expression  requisite  for  the  part. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER , 


Cantw ell's  villanies  have  to  be  indexed  or  suppressed  at  pleasure  on 
Ids  countenance  :  now  Mr.  Fjlrren's  features  admit  of  no  such  ex- 
emplification of  mind.  He  has  a  regular  set  of  expressions  for  every 
character,  and  although  his  understanding  is  excellent,  he  wants  the 
physical  power  necessary  to  any  character  that  depends  on  varied  im- 
pulses exhibited  by  the  features.  This  defect  of  nature  necessarily 
confines  Mr.  Farrem  to  characters  of  habit,  rather  than  of  intellect ; 
and  he  in  vain  strives  to  rise  bcvond  the  former.  Dowton  makes 
points  by  a  look,  and  so,  in  some  degree  docs  Terry,  but  Farren 
is  absolutely  cut  off  from  such  means  of  success.  Mr.  Farren,  it 
must  be  acknowledged,  is  a  man  of  considerable  professional  talent, 
but  he  should  be  very  careful  to  assume  no  character  in  which  hie  pe- 
culiar manner,  his  features,  and  his  voice  are  not  likely  ta  prove 
effective.  One  of  the  most  admirably  performed  characters  of  Mrs. 
CiiatterleY's,  is  her  Charlotte  in  this  Play  :  she  merited  and  received 
the  greatest  applause.  In  fact,  with  respect  to  the  other  characters, 
the  whole  Comedy  was  excellently  acted ;  but  we  should  state  that  the 
part  of  the  Old  Lady  Lambert  was,  as  to  the  last  four  acts,  sustained 
by  Mrs.  Kendall.  Mrs.  Windsor  had  appeared  in  that  character  in 
the  first  act,  but  evidently  labouring  under  severe  indisposition.  At 
the  end  of  that  act,  Mr.  Cooper  came  forward  and  stated  Mrs. 
Windsor's  illness,  and  requested  leave  for  Mrs.  Kendall  to  read  the 
part,  which  was,  of  course,  readily  acceeded  to  by  the  audience. — 
The  Play  went  off  extremely  well.  In  the  last  piece,  Love,  Law,  and 
Physic,  Mr.  Harley  was  exceedingly  entertaining  as  Flexible,  and 
Mr.  Liston  most  amusing  as  Lubin  Log. 


It  is  really  unnecessary  for  us  to  say  a  word  about  the  present  per- 
formances here.  Dcr  Freisehutz  has  gained  such  favor  that  it  is 
nightly  attended  by  crowds;  and  the  afterpieces  are  always  of  a  na- 
ture to  entertain,  particularly  if  the  inimitable  Miss  Kelly  has  a  part 
in  them.  At  the  end  of  the  second  act  of  Der  Freisehutz,  Mr, 
Bartley  appeared  and  stated  that  Miss  Stephens,  who  had  been 
labouring  under  severe  indisposition,  was  unable  to  proceed  with  her 
character,  and  that  trusting  to  such  circumstances,  they  would  be 
under  the  necessity  of  concluding  the  piece  without  her  unrivalled  aid. 

An  Attempt  to  set  Fire  to  the  Exeter  Tiievtre. — During  the  tempo- 
rary absence  of  the  checque-taker,  just  at  the  commencement  of  the  Farce,  some 
malicious  person  put  a  lighted  paper  into  a  lamp  in  the  passage  leading  to  the 
pit,  which  setting  lire  to  the  cotton,  produced  a  high  flame  and  a  great  deal  of 
smoke,  which  the  current  of  air  through  the  passage  naturally  conveyed  into 
the  pit  ;  this  attempt  having  been  accompanied  by  the  cry  of  '*  Fire  .'"  the 
confusion  which  took  place  may  be  easily  conceived. — Ladies  were  shrieking 
and  fainting  in  various  directions,  and  in  an  instant  the  most  timid  of  the  au- 
dience found  themselves  in  safety  on  the  outside  of  the  Theatre,  but  those  who 
remained  were  soon  satisfied  by  the  exertions  of  Mr.  Harvey,  the  Stage-ma- 
nager, of  their  security.  "  God  save  the  Ring,"  was  then  played,  and  the  per- 
formance proceeded. 


€$eati*e  i\oyai,  ikaj^JHaifcct.    ? 

This  Evening  will  be  performed 

The  Beggars9  Opera. 

Captain  Maehealh,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Lockit,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Peachum,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Ben  Budge,  Mr  Ebsworth,     Wat  Dreary,  Mr  Latham, 

Crook -fingered  Jack,  Mr  Bartley, 

Mat  o'the  Mint,  Mr  Brongh,  Drawer,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Harry  Padding  ton,  Mr  Kcnch, 

Twitcher,  Mr  Coatcs,     Nimminu  Ned,  Mr  Saunders  t 

Mrs  Peachum,  Mrs  KENDALL. 

Jenny  Diver,  Mrs.  HUNT,     Tawdry,  Miss  WOOD, 

Lucy  Lockit,  Mrs.  C.  JONES, 

Polly  Peachum,  by  A  YOUNG  LADY, 

(Her  2nd  appearance  on  any  Stnge) 

In  Act  3.  A  Hornpipe  in  Fetters,  by  Mr  Bemetzrieder. 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

MRS.  SMITH. 

Mr  Smith,  Mr  LIS  TON.     Charles  Wentworth,  Mr  VINING, 
Mr  Stanley,  Mr  WILLIAMS.     Jeweller,  Mr  C.  JONKS, 

The  Widow  Emily  Smith.  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Mrs  Sophia  Smifh,  Miss  BOYCE,     Betty,  Mrs  HUNT, 

Bin  Barton,  Mrs  COVEN EY,      Mrs  Taffety,  Mrs  EBSWORTH, 

Milliner,  Mrs  W.  JOHNSON,     Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 


Married  and  Single* 


Beau  Shatter!?;  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Bickerton,  Mr  POPE,     Melford,   Mr  COOPER, 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Obtain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING,   Servant,  Mr  MOORE, 
Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES,  Mr  Cramwell,  MrCOVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 
Mrs  Sliatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HiLL, 
Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY.  _ 

To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with  Intrigue,  and  X.  Y.  Z. 


Cf)f atie  'ft  opal,  Cnrrltsh  tf>peraj&ousf 


wmiuippwiwwwi 


This  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,    f/#e  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killkm,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKEK, 

Kuno,  Mr.  BAItTLEY,     Bodolph,  fa  Huntsman)  Mr  BUAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Hollo,  (Ditto)  MrH.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  IJenrv,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
Zanwcl,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS, 
Ann,  Mies  POVEY,  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
A  (JEUMAN  WALTZ,  by  Miss  Homer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  rials, 
Miss  Itcid,  M»'s  Wells,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  fVillis, 
.  THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
th«  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  2,  The  Witch  of  thy  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear. ---At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  aud  Hurricane  break  down  1  rees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Form*, 
move  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !— At  No.  I,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheuls  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  lire  roll  through 
the  Ql<r»— -At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Music,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
eircla  in  the  cloud*,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
danoe  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— -The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— 7,  AMI  EC  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
thu  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 


After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 


GREEN. 


The  Music  principal  composed  by  Mr  Reeve. 

Lord  Lovcwell,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Mr  Jenkins,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Mr  Tomkins,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Larder,  Mr  POWER, 

Waiters,  Postillions,  Messrs  Henry,  Lodge,  &c. 

Emily,  Miss  POVEY,     Betty  Finikin,  Miss  KELLY. 


To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Padlock. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying  the 

•whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions    of    Ancient    and  Modern    Mexico,    presenting  a 
unique,    rare,  and   interes'ting   collection   of  Curiosities,  and   a   Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  ov  Mexico — Egyptian  HaB,  Piccadilly. 

Printed  &  Published  hy  E.Thomas.  Dejihi ark-court,  Excfpr-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills.  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Comunications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  mast  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  -..  atJpY©. 


THE 


IPicaitftal  gMisferbev ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  857         Saturday,  Aug.  28,  1824.  Price  Id. 


AS 


Another  brilliant  audience  honored  this  Theatre,  to  hear  Weber's 
music  executed  by  the  delightful  Miss  Stephens,  and  the  admirable 
Braham.  If'  we  were  to  write  as  ponderous  volumes  as  ever  came 
from  a  Geiman  pen,  we  could  not  enlarge  with  the  least  effect,  upon 
the  observations  we  have  already  made  on  this  drama.  So,  we  shall 
only  again  say  to  the  lovers  of  music  who  have  not  yet  heard  that 
which  is  introduced  into  this  piece — "  go,  and  you  will  assuredly  be 
gratified."  

i^aj^niarftet  €f)cati:e* 

Miss  Paton,  it  would  appear,  is  either  unable  to  perform  here  at 
present,  or  has  entered  into  some  other  professional  arrangements. — 
We  should  much  regret  if  it  turns  out  that  she  is  induced  by  any  mis- 
understanding to  give  up  her  engagement  here.  However  it  may  be, 
The  Beggar's  Opera  was  performed  here  last  night,  and  the  character 
of  Polly  not  represented  by  her,  but  was  supported  by  "  the  Young 
Lady,"  whom  we  stated  the  other  day,  had  come  forward  so  suddenly 
to  supply  Miss  Paton's  absence.  On  that  occasion  she  acquitted  her- 
self with  so  much  effect,  that  very  general  and  deserved  praise  was 
bestowed  on  her  efforts.  This  young  lady,  we  understand,  is  a  Miss 
Holmes;  and  the  public  will,  therefore,  have  an  opportunity  of  dis- 
tinguishing her  hereafter.  Her  second  attempt  of  last  night,  was 
highly  creditable ;  but  her  station  as  a  vocalist  must  not  yet  be  deemed 
to  be  in  the  first  rank. — She  is  young,  and  has  much  to  acquire.  The 
audience  gave  her  every  proper  encouragement,  and  she  is  so  pleasing 
a  singer  that  she  cannot  but  be  favorably  received  at  all  times,  in  the 
execution  of  music  which  she  may  have  previously  well  studied.  She 
was  encored  in  "  But  he  so  teazed  me,"  and  "  Cease  your  funning'? 

Madame  Vestris  played  JWacheath  :  she  is  so  charming  in  her  pro- 
per sphere  of  feminine  character,  that  we  are  quite  out  of  temper  to 
see  her  assume  the  dress  and  swagger  of  the  masculine  -gender.  A 
pretty  face  is  certainly  a  pretty  face,  whether  under  a  cap  or  a  hat, 
but  our  associations  of  ideas  preclude  the  possibility  of  admiring  a 
lovely  woman,  transfigured  and  disfigured  by  the  moital  coil  of  broad 
cloth,  which  envelopes  the  frame  of  us  male  monsters.  Speaking  of 
this  lady,  we  may,  without  any  painful  reference  to  her  biography,  say 
this  much  ;  that  there  is  in  her  customary  demeanour  a  sweetness  of 
manner,  and  in  her  conduct  a  thorough  spirit  of  good  nature,  that 
wakes  her  friends  with  those,  who,  under  more  rigid  feelings,  might 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


be  disinclined  to  meet  on  equal  terms.  She  was  encored  in  u  The 
heart  of  a  man;'  and  '*  How  hapyy  coi4d  I  be  with  either."  As  to 
the  other  characters  of  this  cut-down  Opera,  they  were  respectably 
filled,  but  we  do  not  desire  to  dwell  on  operatical  pieces  presented 
here,  for  we  consider  this  is  not  their  proper  place.  This  Theatre, 
which  is  but  a  foot  from  its  old  scite,  where  every  species  of  humor 
existed  within  the  compass  of  a  Foote,  should  continue  chiefly  de- 
voted to  the  same  species  of  amusements,  nor  think  it  necessary  to 
its  interests  to  trench  upon  the  province  of  the  English  Opera.  Two 
small  Theatres,  which  have  distinct  objects,  cannot  in  this  vast  me- 
tropolis be  considered  as  rivals.  They  have  their  several  supporters, 
and  find  them  in  the  same  classes  who  will  not  be  deterred  from  visit" 
ing  the  performances  of  one  house  because  they  have  seen  those  of 
the  other. 

The  entertainments  concluded  with  the  last  new  Comedy  of  Married 
and  Single,  in  which  Mr.  Farren  was  very  amusing. 

We  understand  that  Mi?s  Paton  has  recovered  from  her  indispo- 
sition, and  that  she  is  at  present  in  treaty  with  Mr.  Arnold,  to  suc- 
ceed Miss  Stephens  in  Der  Preischulz,  on  that  lady's  departure 
from  the  English  Opera-House. 

Mr.  C.  Kemble,  it  is  said,  has  gone  to  Germany,  for  the  purpose 
of  engaging  Weber  to  superintend  the  musical  department  of  Covent 
Garden  Theatre.  Der  Freischutz  is  to  be  the  first  novcltv  produced 
at  both  the  great  houses  ;  and  we  are  happy  to  learn  the  differences 
so  long  pending  have  been  amicably  settled,  and  the  old  agreement  ©f 
not  engaging  the  performers  belonging  to  the  rival  theatres  have  been 
established. 

Shocking  Accident.— On  Thursday  night  last,  during  the  performances  at 
the  Suney  Theatre,  the  audience  was  thrown  into  the  most  sensitive  alarm,  by 
an  accident  which  took  place  on  the  stage,  and  which  was  likely  to  have  ended 
fatally  in  its  consequences.  At  the  conclusion  cf  the  piece  entitled  The  Burn- 
ing Bridge,  a  Spectre  (performed  by  Mr.  Leslie)  has  to  make  its  appearance 
to  Konang,  (Rowbotham)  surrounded  by  clouds,  while  seated  in  a  car.  In 
descending  from  the  top  of  the  stage,  by  some  accident  the  machinery  came  in 
contact  with  some  of  the  burning  materials,  and  the  trappings  with  which  the 
young  gentleman  was  surrounded  caught  fire,  and,  in  a  short  period  he  was  en- 
veloped in  flames,  and  in  that  awful  situation  he  remained  for  some  time,  the 
car  being  too  elevated  for  him  to  leap  out,  and  he  seemed  not  to  be  aware  of 
the  danger  that  threatened  him  until  the  car  was  about  eighteen  feet  from  the 
floor  of  the  stage.  The  audience,  on  viewing  the  dreadful  dilemma  in  which 
he  was  placed,  expressed  a  feeling  of  horror,  and  several  ladies  fainted.  The 
flames  at  length  became  so  powerful,  that  Mr.  Leslie  leaped  from  the  car  to  the 
stage,  and  fell  with  considerable  violence,  in  conseqnence  of  which  he  was 
dreadfully  injured  about  the.  legs,  &c  The  curtain  immediately  dropped,  and 
the  unfortunate  young  gentleman  was  carried  into  the  rGreen  Room,  and  a  sur- 
geon instantly  procured.  It  was  afterwards  announced  to  the  audience  that  he 
was  not  dangerously  hurt,  which  seemed  to  appease  their  fears,  as  he  was  «on- 
sidered  to  be  severely  injured.  He  was  conveyed  home,  and  we  understand 
that  he  is  doing  very  well  at  present. — British  Press. 

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This  Evening  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whifaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perrv, 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  VIN1NG, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C   JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

INTRIGUE. 

Varnish,  Mr  COOPER,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Captain  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,  who  will  introduce 
"  In  merry  Cat  lisle  lived  a  Lady  fair  * 

Iiithe  course  of  the  Piece,    Madame   VESTRJS,  ami  Mr  HARLEY, 

will  introduce  the  Comic  Duet  of 

"  WHEAT  A  LITTLE  FARM  WE  KEEP." 

To  conclude  with  (by  permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre 
Royal,  Covent  Garden)  the  Farce  of 


a        JBL  © 


Captain  Galliard,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Neddy  Bray,  Mr  LISTON, 

Roscius  Aildross,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Grubbleton,   Mr  LEE,     Doddle,  Mr  COATES, 

Ralph  Hernpseed,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Maria,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Bettv,  Mrs  COVENEY, 

Mrs  Mouser,  Miss  BOYCE, 
Dora  Mumwell,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

On  Monday,  Of  Age  To-morrow,  with  The  Hypocrite,   and  Love, 

Law,  and  Physic.    , 


theatre  ttopal,  digital)  €>pcra  ^ouse. 

This  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,    <Ae  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER, 

Kuno,  Mr.  BARTLEY,     Rodolph,  (a  Huntsman)  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BENNETT,  Rollo,  (Ditto)  MrH.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 
ZamieJ,  (the  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS. 
Ann,  Miss  POVEY,     Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 
A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Miss  Romer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  rials, 
Miss  Reid,  Mrs  Wells,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  Willis, 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS.— At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  eohoes) 
the  Moon  is  eclipsed,  Night-Birds  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear. 
At  No.  9,  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.-*-At  No.  3,  A 
Storm  and  Hurricane  break  down  Irees  and  scatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
move  throt^h  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  1— At  No.  4,  The  Rattle 
of  Wheels  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  heard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  throngh 
the  Glftn — At  No.  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eocer»trie  Musi*;,  s»pposed  to  aeeompany  the  Wild  Chaee  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  sketaton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
circle  in  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
Storm  of  Thunder,  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  throngh  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills— The  Torrent  foams  and  roars— The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— Z  AM  I  EL  appears,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  Scene  closes  as  the  clock  strikes  ONE  ! 


After  which  the  Musical  Eutertainment  of 

THE  PADLOCK. 

Written  by  J.  Bickerstaff,  and  composed  by  the  lute  C.  Dibdin. 

Leander,  Mr  PEARMAN, 
who  will  introduce  "  Love  has  Byes."  [Bishop. 

Don  Diego,  Mi  TAYLEURE,  Mungo,  MrSLOMAN, 
Scholars,  Messrs.  HENRY  and  J.  COOPER, 

Leonora,  Miss  POVEY,     Ursula.  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

On  Monday,  Der  Freischutz,  with  other  Entertainments,  being  for 

the  Benefit  of  Mr  BRAHAM. 

EXHIBITIONS 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Ftnn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
vehole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  ana  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Punoramit 
View  of  the  City  or  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


THE 

-atrtcal  #fegttt$tt ; 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

A'o.  858  Monday,  Mug.  30,   1824.  Price  Id. 

ijap^marhct  3Tljcatre. 

Ox  Saturday  evening  there  were  three  popular  pieces  performed 
here,  which  drew  an  excellent  house  in  all  parts.  The  amusements 
commenced  with  Sweethearts  and  Wines,  whieh  Opera  is  now  an  es- 
tablished favorite  with  the  public,  owing  to  the  able  manner  in  which 
the  principal  characters  are  supported.  On  Mr.  Liston*  appearing, 
as  Billy  Lackaday,  he  was  greeted  from  all  parts  of  the  house  by 
clapping  of  hands.  His  sorrows  and  neglected  love  were  heartily 
laughed  at,  and  his  lamentable  song  loudly  encored.  Mr.  W.  Farren, 
as  the  old,  amorous,  and  warm-hearted  Jidmiral,  was  very  correct  in 
his  scenes  with  Eugenia.  Mr.  Vixing  looked  and  acted  the  young 
Naval  Officer  with  considerable  spirit.  Mr.  Melrose  sang  the  songs 
allotted  to  him  with  his  usual  judgment,  and  got  some  applause.  Mi. 
Lee  performed  the  part  of  Curtis  highly  respectable.  Madame  Ves- 
trls,  as  usual,  was  loudly  encored  in  her  song  of"  Why  are  you 
wandering."  Miss  Chester's  Eugenia  was  an  excellent  performance, 
particularly  in  the  concluding  scene,  where  she  discovers  herself  to 
her  father-in-law,  Admiral  Franklyn,  Mrs.  G.  Jones  and  Mr?.  Gar- 
rick  done  great  justice  to  Mrs.  Bell  and  Susan. 

The  pleasant  little  one-act  Farce,  entitled  Intrigue,  followed.  Mr. 
H.arley's  Tom  was  spirited  and  amusing.  Mr.  Vixixg  bustled  with 
sufficient  flippancy  through  Captain  Rambleton,  and  Mr.  Coor-ER  prosed 
characteristically  enough  through  the  moralising  libertinism  of  Varnish. 
But  the  chief  attraction  was  Madame  Vestris,  as  Elian.- — This  de- 
lightful actress  performed  this  little  part  with  her  accustomed  gaiety  ; 
it  was  sprightly,  arch,  and  fascinating.  To  enliven  the  performance 
still  more,  Madame  Vestris  introduced  the  song,  "  In  merry  Carlisle 
was  a  lady  fair"  in  which  she  was  highly  applauded  ;  and,  together 
with  Harley,  the  pretty  and  very  laughable  duet,  "  When  a  little 
Farm  we  keep,"  which  was  loudly  and  deservedly  encored.  * 

X,  Y,  Z,  concluded  the  evening's  entertainment,  in  which  Lis- 
ton's  JVcddy  Bray,  and  Harley's  Roscius  Alldross,  were  irresistibly 
laughable.  Mr.  W.  West  was  also  excellent  in  Ralph  Hempseed.-^- 
Mrs.  Mouser,  by  Miss  Boyce,  and  the  Dora  Mumwcll  of  Mrs.  C, 
Jones,  gave  great  satisfaction. 


■-■—""-■  •T-ivr~zr?rrr~  ■  »w.-'.»-j»^ 


On  Saturday  evening  we   were  again   delightfully  entertained   with 
Der  Freischutz,  the  chef  'Tccuvrc  of  Vox  Weber,  who  may  now 


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not  inaptly,  be  denominated  the  modern  Mozart  of  Germany.  The 
Overture  alone  of  this  extraordinary  composition,  would  establish  its 
author  a  man  of  co-equal  talent  with  the  great  musician  alluded  to  : 
for,  whether  it  be  regarded  for  its  terrific  sublimity  of  grandeur  ;  or, 
its  enchanting  sweetness  and  harmonious  effect,  it  must  always  prove 
equally  acceptable  to  the  man  of  science  and  the  amateur  of  taste. — 
Mr.  Braham  and  Miss  Stephens,  as  usual,  went  through  those  parts 
of  the  music  allotted  to  them,  with  that  precision  and  judgment  which 
ever  characterizes  those  eminent  performers.  Mr.  B.  absolutely  sets 
time  at  defiance,  and  accordingly  sang  with  the  same  energy  and  effect 
that  we  have  witnessed  twenty  years  ago.  Miss  Stephens  cannot 
fail  to  enrapture  even  the  most  fastidious  ;  and  the  little  arch  Miss 
Povey  warbled  with  corresponding  sweetness.  Upon  the  whole,  we 
never  saw  Der  Frcischutz  better  represented.  At  the  termination  of 
the  Opera,  Mr.  Hartley  came,  forward  to  announce  that  a  German 
gentleman,  who  originally  performed  the  part  of  Casper,  would  mnke 
his  first  appearance  in  London  this  evening,  for  Mr.  Braham's  Benefit, 
and  on  which  occasion  would  resume  his  former  character.  Immense 
cheering  followed  this  annunciation,  but  we  were  at  a  loss  to  guess 
at  the  exact  cause,  for  no  one  could  perform  Casper  better  than  Mr. 
Bennett  who  filled  the  character  on  Saturday  night. 

Mr.  Augustus  Beral,  a  native  of  Germany,  who  was  one  of  the 
original  performers  in  Der  Freischutz,  at  Dresden,  Konigsberg,  and 
Breslau,  for  upwards  of  100  nights,  plays  the  part  of  Casper  this 
evening,  for  Mr.  Braham's  Benefit.  This  gentleman  has  only  been 
three  months  in  this  country,  so  cannot  be  supposed  to  be  quite  per- 
fect in  the  pronunciation  of  our  language,  but  he  is  said  to  possess  a 
fine  bass  voice,  and  to  sing  the  music  in  a  very  effective  style. 

Mr.  Mathews  certainly  appears  on  Friday. — A  new  Musical  Farce 
has  been  written  for  him;  it  is  understood  to  be  another  good  humoured 
hit  at  the  Americans,  and  is  the  production  of  a  well-known  pen.  On 
the  same  evening  also,  the  new  Opera  already  announced  under  the 
title  of  The  Frozen  Lake,  will  be  brought  forward. — This  is  spirited 
management  indeed.  ___^_ 

Vauxhall. — This  evening  a  Grand  Gala,  being  the  last  night  but 
two  of  the  season. 

Surrey — The  performances  are  The  Burning  Bridge,  with  Mr. 
Flemmington's  Ventriloquism,  and    Almazaidc  :  or,  the  Fortress  of 

Astracan. 

Davis's  Ampeiitheatre. — This  evening  The  Battle  of  TFaterloo, 
with  Mons.  Ducrow's  Horsemanship,  and  Der  Freischutz. 

Mr.  Macready  has  engaged  Signor  Paulo  and  Mr.  ELLARto  perform 
twelve  nights  at  the  Bristol  Theatre.  We  understand  Harlequin  and 
the  Flying  Chest  is  getting  tip  with  great  splendour  for  their  debut. 

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Cijeatir  &apal,  ^ay'jHaifut. 

This  Evening,  (by  permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre 
Royal,  Covent  Garden)  the  Farce  of 

Love,  Law,  &  Physic. 

Dr.  Camphor,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Flexible,  Mr  HARLEY,  Andrew,Mr  WILKINSON, 

Captain  Danvers,   Mr  JOHNSON, 

J.  Brown,  Mr  BROUGH,     Luhin  Log-,  Mr  LISTON, 

Coachman,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Waiter,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Laura,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Mrs  Hillary,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Molly,  Mrs  COVENEY, 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  HYPOCRITE. 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 
CoL  Lambert,  Mr  COOPER, 
Doctor  Cantwell,    (2nd  time)  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 
Siward,  MrCOVENEY,      Servant,   Mr  C.  JONES, 

Darnlev,  Mr  JOHNSON. 
Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  KENDALL, 
Charlotte,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Betty,  Mrs  COVEN EY, 
Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE* 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Of  Age  To-morrow. 


Baron  Piffleberg,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Frederick  Baron  Willinhurst,  Mr  VINING, 
HansMolkus,  Mr  WILKINSON,    - 
Friz,  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Ladv  Brumback,  Mrs  KENDALL, 
Maria,  Miss  LOVE,  with  "  No  Joy  icithont  my  Love, 

Sophia,  Miss  J.  SCOTT. 

To-morrow,  Twelve  Precisely,  With  Married  and  Single,  &c. 


%\)i  atre  'ft  opal,  Cubits!)  $pera  £ousr 


mg*r>mr**mm 


MR.  BBAtlAHIS  NIGHT. 

■  ~w  ~  i  ii  — B  ii  nw  nm  p  mi  win  ir  i  uwu  mji 

This  Evenifig-  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Killian,   Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  PERKINS, 
Kuno,  Mi.  BARTLEY,     Rodolph,  fa  Huntsman)  Mr  BKAHAM, 
Rollo,  (a  Ditto)   Mr  H.  PHILLIPS,     Casper,  (a  Ditto)  Mr  BER  1L, 
From  the  Koyal  Theatres  of  Dresden,  Konigsberg  and  Breslan,, 

(Being  his  1st  appearace  on  an  English  Stage  J 

In  which  he  will  sing  the  TURKIC  ORIQINAL  SONGS,  and  also  the 

ORIGINAL  MUSIC  in  the  INCANTATION   SCENE. 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge, 

Zaniiel,  (tho  Black  Yager,  or  Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Agnes,  Miss  STEPHENS, 
Ann,  Miss  POVEV,     Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  by  Miss  Homer,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Fiats, 
Miss  Iteid,  Mrs  JVells,  Miss  Fine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  IVillis, 

After  the  Opera, 

The  Festival  of  Apollo, 

44  Glorious  Apollo," 
"  Kelvin  (J rove,"— Mr  BRAHAM, 
Coimick  Medley,— Mr  SLOMAN. 
••  Foresters  sound  the  cheerful  horn,"  [Glee]  Mess.  BRAHAM,    PEARMAN, 

BROAOHURST,  and  II.  PHILLIPS. 
44  To  Ladies  Eyes,"— Mr  BROADHURST. 
"Manager  Strutt,"— Mr  VV.  CHAPMAN. 

"  Inscription  of  a  Play,"  (from  the  Opera  of  Clari)  Mr  PEARMAN. 
44  Doke  del  anima,"  (Paer)  Mr  BRAHAM,  and  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 
Scots,  wha'  ha'e  wi*  Wallace  bled,"  Mr  BRAHAM. 

Mr  J.  T.  HARRIS  will  preside  at  the  PIANO  FORTE. 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening,  Miss  STEPHENS,  will  sing  "  Nid  Nid  NoddhV' 

and  the  Echo  Duet  from  •»  Zuma,"  with  Mr  BRAHAM. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Operatta  of 

The  Rendezvous. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by  Mr  Price. 
Captain  Bolding,  Mr  BROADHURST,     Charles,  Mr  J.  BLAND, 
Quake,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Smart,  Mr  SALTER, 

Simon,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 

Lucretia,  Miss  CARR,     Rose,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 

Sophia,  Miss  KELLY. 


To-murrow,  Der  Freisehutz,  with  Free  and  Easy. 


THE 


alricai  wfigciiirr; 


AND 


-      Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  859  Tuesday,  Aug.  31,  1824.  Price  W. 


mUMMUMUMJK 


^apmiatbct  aTSjeatxe. 

The  performance  here  last  night,  conferred  great  delight  on  a  Hu- 
morous and  genteel  audience.  The  pieces  represented  were  Love, 
Law,  and  Phytic,  The  Hypocrite,  and  Of  Age  To-morrow.  We 
have  already  spoken  of  the  Comedy,  as  being  ably  performed,  par- 
ticularly by  Mrs,  Ciiatterley,  Mr.  W.  Farrgx,  and  Mr.  Liston.— 
The  other  pieces  were  as  pleasantly  acted  as  could  be  wished.  Mr, 
Liston  and  Mi.  Karley  in  the  first  named  Farce  were  highly  comic. 


We  were  not  present  last  night  at  Mr.  Braham'?  Benefit,  for  the 
best  reason  in  the  world  ;  indeed,  exactly  such  a  reason  as  Ma*.  Bra- 
ham  would  himself  urge,  namely,  that  we  were  too  fond  of  our  money. 
We  make  a  rule,  and  a  wise  one  we  think  it,  never  to  enter  a  theatre 
at  our  own  cost ;  let  it  not  be  supposed  that  we  deem  theatrical  en- 
tertainments unworthy  of  their  full  remuneration;  bat  there  is  a  great 
difference  between  us  and  those  who  merely  go  to  the  Piny  to  seek 
their  own  gratification.  We  arc  almost  compelled,  cx-ofncio,  to  visit 
the  Theatres,  in  order  to  report  proceedings  to  our  subscribers  and 
occasional  readers  :  but  it  is  long  since  we  expluined  to  our  friends 
that  we  could  not,  with  our  moderate  profits,  undertake  to  detail  the 
proceedings  of  Benefits  at  our  own  expense.  Now,  in  the  present  in- 
stance, we  gratuitously  inserted  a  paragraph  in  order  to  promote  Mr. 
Braham's  interests,  and  this  little  Paper  affords  a  more  advantageous 
line  of  circulation  than  any  political  publication  could  effect)  yet  the 
same  gentleman  neglects  to  provide  for  our  admission  to  a  seat,  which 
is  much  less  in  value  than  what  we  had  a  right  to  charge  For  his  pa- 
ragraph. We  care  for  no  man,  let  his  station  be  what  it  may,  beyond 
his  merits.  Managers  and  actors  we  hold  in  respect,  exactly  so  fai- 
as  they  respect  those  principles  which  should  govern  liberal  minds. — . 
Mark  reader — by  that  expression  of  "liberal  minds,"  do  not  suppose 
we  refer  to  pecuniary  liberality  : — we  have  before  challenged  the  green- 
rooms to  produce  one  solitary  instance  of  our  having  accepted  a  bribe 
for  our  theatrical  opinions  or  remarks :  we  have,  in  fact,  rejected 
many  such  offers  :  and  have  invariably  returned  the  gratuity  with  this 
answer,  that  "  we  could  not  accept  of  money  from  any  performer  ; 
although  we  should  always  be  happy  to  speak  of  merit  with  adequate 
praise,  and  be  as  lenient  iu  regard  to  faults  as  possible.*'     After  all 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


that  \Ve  have  now  srrnl  in  reference  to  Mr.  Braham  on  this  occasion ; 
the  public  will  not  find  th  the  less  just  in  our, remarks  on  his  wonder- 
ful vocal  powers.  We  should  contemn  ourselves  could  we  be  influenced 
by  any  considerations  to  swerve  from  delivering  what  we  feel  to  be  the 
truth.  If  performers  chuse  to  take  advantage  of  our  columns,  and 
our  impartiality,  and  yet  slight  us,  we  cannot  help  it — if  they  do  not 
do  their  duty,  we  shall,  at  least,  endeavour  steadily  to  perform  ours. 

iMiiami       

The  Battle  of  Waterloo  was  last  night,  repeated  to  a  crowded  house 
in  all  parts,  after  which,  for  the  first  time,  a  new  Grand  Melo-drama 
was  produced,  founded  on  that  terrific  tradition  of  Der  Freischutz  ; 
it  is  awfully  splendid,  and  was  well  received,  and  we  have  no  doubt, 
will  prove  highly  productive  to  the  Proprietor  of  the  Amphitheatre. 

Miss  Edmiston. — This  young  lady,  who  some  time  ago,  occupied 
such  a  distinguished  rank  in  the  higher  walks  of  the  tragic  muse  at 
"Old  Drury,"  is  now  performing  in  Glasgow,  with  the  greatest  appro- 
bation of  that  "  thinking  people/'  who  form  its  polished  community. 
From  a  file  of  papers  now  laying  on  our  table  we  select  the  following 
short  extract,  respecting  the  opinion  of  a  brother  critic  of  the  North, 
on  the  representation  of  Lady  Macbeth  by  this  promising  actress: — 
He  says  u  Miss  Edmiston's  appearance  is  in  good  keeping  with  our 
notions  of  Lady  Macbeth  :  her  person  being  above  the  middle  size, 
her  figure  of  fair  proportion,  her  gait  in  some  measure  dignified,  and 
her  gesture  sweeping  and  energetic.  The  only  deficiency  was  in 
strength,  richness  and  command  of  voice.  This  was  amply  compen- 
sated for,  however,  by  her  just  discrimination  throughout,  and  particu- 
larly in  the  fifth  scene  (first  act),  which  we  have  always  considered 
amongst  the  most  difficult  in  the  play.  It  is  here  where  the  extraor- 
dinary character  of  Lady  Macbeth  is  unfolded.  The  crimes  she  is 
about  to  commit  are  here  first  alluded  to,  and  their  atrocity,  combined 
with  the  fearful  imprecation — 

"Come,  all  you  spirits, 
And  fill  me,  from  the  crown  to  the  toe,  topfull, 
Of  direst  cruelty." 

is  apt  to  harass  the  feelings  of  an  audience,  unless  given  with  discri- 
mination and  prudence.  This  was  admirably  done  by  Miss  Edmiston. 
Her  manner  too  of  instigating  Macbeth  to  commit  the  murder  was 
excellent ;  rage,  scorn  and  contempt,  at  his  hesitation  were  delineated 
in  her  countenance,  and  conspicuous  in  the  dignity  of  her  action." 

Miss  Hallande  is  now  at  the  Newcastle  Theatre,  performing  some 
of  her  principal  characters.  Last  week  she  acted  Florctta,  in  The 
Cabinet,  and  obtained  the  most  distinguished  applause.  Miss  H.  is 
supported  in  the  operatic  department  by  Mr.  C.  Bland,  of  the  York 
Theatre,  who  filled  the  part  of  Orlando  in  a  very  creditable  manner, 

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This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  call'd 

Twelve  Precisely 

Brass,  Mr  W.  WEST,    Landlord,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 
Sir  Ferdinand  Frisky,  Mr  JOHNSON, 
Amelia  Wildlove,    Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Kalty  O'Carrol Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! 

Marchioness  de  Grenouille  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! ! 

Captain  Wildlove Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !  ! 

Marquis  de  Grenouille... .  Mrs  CHATTERLEY  ! !  !  ! 

Peggy,  Miss  WOOD. 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single. 

Bean  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Bickerton,  Mr  POPE,     Melford,   Mr  COOPER, 

Ferrel,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING,   Servant,  Mr  MOORE, 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES,  Mr  Cramwell,  MrCOVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Mrs  Shaiterly,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

Th®  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Wliitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  VINING, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To-morrow,  Intrigue,  with  The  Young  Quaker,  and  X  V,  Z- 


%ijt  atte  fto«nl,  Cnglts!)  #pet  a  ^ouce 

Ibis  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  " 

01^    </te  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  PERKINS, 

Rodolph,  Mr  BRAHAM, 

Casper,  Mr  BENNETT,    RolJo,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge. 

Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)   Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Ann,  MissPOVEY, 
Agnes,  (Kuno  Daughter)  Miss  STEPHENS, 
Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  QKRMAN  WALTZ,  by  Mist  Romcr,  Miss  Griffiths,  Miss  Fkth\ 
Mks  Hen},  Mrs  Walls,  Miss  Vine,  Mr  Bowman  and  Mr  JVUUb, 

THE  CASTING  OF  THE  BALLS,.- At  No.  I,  (repeated  by  the  echoes) 
the  Moon  ft  eclipsed,,  Night-Bird*  and  Apparitions  of  various  Monsters  appear, 
-At  No.  %  The  Witch  of  the  Glen  and  various  Reptiles  appear.— At  No.  8,  A 
Storm  uftd  Hurricane  break  down  Ireea  and  soatter  the  Fire — monstrous  Forms 
tfiove  through  the  Glen,  and  the  Torrent  turns  to  Blood  !---At  No.  4.  The  Rattle 
q{  Wheel's  and  tramp  of  Horses  are  hoard,  and  two  wheels  of  fire  roll  through 
$»e  GlwiT--Afc  No,  5,  Neighing  and  Barking  are  heard — Amid  discordant  and 
eccentric  Musie,  supposed  to  accompany  the  Wild  Chace  in  Air,  the  misty 
forms  of  a  skeleton  Stag,  skeleton  Horsemen  and  Honnds,  pass  over  the  magic 
<nrcle  fn  the  clouds,  to  a  Hunting  Chorus  of  Spirits — At  No.  6,  Tremendous 
9torra  of  T/nunder4  Lightning,  and  Hail — Meteors  dart  through  the  Air  and 
dance  on  the  Hills«»-The  Torrent  foams  and  roars — The  Rocks  are  riven,  and 
fresh  Apparitions  appear  ;  and  all  the  horrors  of  the  preceding  scenes  are  ac- 
cumulated, in  order  to  drive  the  FREISCHUTZ  from  the  magic  circle.— At 
No.  7,  A  Tree  is  rent  asunder— ZAMIEL  appears-,  surrounded  by  Fire,  and 
the  S?cene  closes  as  the  dock  strikes  ONE  ! 


To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Opcratta  of 

FREE  and  EASY. 

The  Music  composed  by  Mr  JlDDISOJV. 

Sir  John  Freeman,  Mr  WRENCH, 
Mr  Charles  Courtly,  Mr  BARTLEY,    Ralph,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Michael,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 
Richard,  Mr  SALTER,     Peter,  Master  BODEN. 

Mrs  Charlotte  Courtley,  Miss  POVEY,       Rose,  Miss   R.  BODEN, 

-  Gertrude,  Miss  KELLY. 
Eugenia,  Miss  CARR,     Cook,  Mrs.  JERROLD. 

To-morrow,  Dcr  Frcischutz,  with  the  Turnpike  Gat* 


the 


ttratnral  ®h&txhtv; 


AND 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  S60  Wednesday,  Sept.  I,    182 4,  Price  hi. 

_jjjUjjlja_MjlijBMJMUjaaEUIJjjmgl^lAllL^MM^  I  i— — ■    >■'    II"     ■        "MMF1   P  ■  ■■    'PI     '    I      i|  ■ 

Last  night,  the  popular  pieces  of  Twelve  Precisely,  (in  which 
Mrs.  Chatterley  acted  with  her  usual  vivacity)  with  J\l<arried  and 
Single,  and  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  were  performed  to  an  excellent 
house.  In  the  last  piece,  Mr.  VT.  Farren,  Mr.  Liston,  Mr.  Vining., 
Miss  Chester,  Mis.  C.  Jones,  Madame  Vestris,  &c.  were  much  ap- 
plauded. 


■  y.r^WAJIBgtgL^gPgUW 


Her  Frfaschutz  is  still  the  order  of  the  night ;  and  draws  num- 
bers to  this  house.  Mr.  Beral's  appeal  ance  on  Mr.  Braham's  night, 
appears  to  have  answered  his  purpose  ;  but  the  Manager  does  not 
shew  any  desire  to  avail  himself  of  a  repetition  of  his  services.  In 
Free  and  Easy,  Miss  Kelly,  Mr.  Wrench,  Mr.  Hartley,  and  Mi. 
W.  Chapman,  were  highly  entertaining. 

His  Royal  Highness. the  Duke  of  Sussex,  their  Royal  Highnesses, 
the  Duke  and  Duchess  of  Clarence,  and  a  large  party  of  distinguished 
persons,  honored  Der  Freischutz  last  night  with  their  approbation. 
"  God  save  the  King,"  was  called  for  on  the  Royal  party  being  recog- 
nised, and  the  solo  parts  were  sung  with  great  effect  by  Miss  Stephens, 
Miss  Povey,  and  Mr.  Braham.  Lady  Francis  Stuart,  Lord  Wil- 
liam Lennox,  Sir  George  Warrender,  Mr.  Ball  Hughes,  &c.  &c. 
were  amongst  the  fashionable  company,  which  completely  filled  the 
house. 

We  are  promised  some  variety  here  shortly.  It  is  said  the  ingeni- 
ous Mr.  Peake  has  been  mending  his  pen,  and  something  amusing 
from  it,  will  soon  appear,  in  which  the  admirable  Mathews  will  have  a 
leading  character. — The  new  Musical  Piece  is  also  in  a  forward  state 


*»— — 


Mr.  Kean  closes  his  engagement  this  evening,  and  takes  his  Benefit 
on  Monday  next.  He  appeared  in  Lear  on  Thursday  night,  and 
afforded  one  of  those  splendid  exhibitions  of  histrionic  power  which, 
save  in  himself,  we  are  seldom  happy  enough  to  witness. — Dublin 
Freeman's  Journal. 

Mr.  Macready  has  been  engaged  by  Mr.  Clarice  to  perform  in. 
"Vyateiford  for  five  nights.  His  first  appearance  will  be  on  Monday- 
evening  next,  in  Virginiuz. — British  Press. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER 


On  Friday  night,  Mr.  Farley  had  his  Benefit  at  the  Cheltenham 
Theatre.  The  Piny  was  Henri  Quatre,  followed  by  High  Life  below 
Stairs.  Colonel  Berkeley,  Captain  A.  Berkeley,  Mr.  Dawkins, 
and  Mr.  Bankes,  were  the  amateurs ;  they  performed  more  like  re- 
gulars  than  many  of  our  corps  dramatique.  The  house  was  as  crowded 
as  Farley  could  possibly  wish,  and  as  hot  as  the  black  hole  at 
Calcutta. 

Miss  S.  Booth  is  now  performing  at  Sheffield.  On  Saturday  last 
this  fascinating  actress  appeared  at  the  theatre  of  that  town,  in  the 
character  of  Albina  Jllandcville,  in  the  pleasant  Comedy  of  The 
tVill ;  and  in  the  afterpiece  delighted  the  audience  with  her  arch  vi- 
vacity,  in  the  representation  of  Priscilla  Tomboy. 

Murder  in  a  Theatre.— -Wonders  will  never  cease — Monday  night 
about  six  o'clock,  our  attention  was  attracted  on  passing  by  the  Olym- 
pic in  Wych  Street,  by  crowds  of  persons  who  had  assembled  round 
that  place  of  amusement.  On  enquiry  as  to  the  cause,  we  were  in- 
formed that  a  private  performance  was  to  take  place,  and  the  evening's 
amusements  were  to  consist  of  Rob  Roy  Jlfacgregor,  Singing  and 
Dancing,  with  the  Farce  of  Bon  Ton.  Having  obtained  an  admission 
we  were  induced  to  enter  the  house,  in  which  there  was  a  sprinkling  of 
journeymen  compositors,  master  bakers,  and  other  respectable  geniuses 
who  entertained  themselves  whistling  in  the  most  discordant  manner, 
until  a  few  forlorn-looking  fidlers  made  their  appearance  in  the  or- 
chestra, and  scraped  away  with  considerable  melancholy,  until  the 
audience's  original  stupidity  was  sunk  into  profound  lethergy.  The 
curtain  rose,  and  the  piece  commenced.  It  would  be  ridiculous  to  en- 
ter into  a  detail  of  the  various  circumstances  which  excited  merriment 
among  the  audience.  Rob  Roy  certainly  acquitted  himself  with  de- 
cency, considering  that  he  has  a  bad  voice  and  little  genius  to  manage 
it.  A  Mr.  Hastings  played  the  part  of  Old  Owen  with  some  merit, 
and  with  attention  he  may  become  a  good  actor.-— We  understand  he 
is  a  country  performer.  But  a3  to  the  majority  of  the  rest  of  the  gen- 
tlemen actors,  we  never  beheld  in  the  whole  course  of  our  theatrical 
experience,  such  murder  as  disgraced  the  boards  of  that  interesting 
little  Theatre.  The  ladies  performed  their  parts  very  well,  especially 
Mrs.  Melville,  and  the  lady  who  performed  Martha.  The  Theatre, 
we  understand,  is  shortly  to  open  with  a  talented  company  ;  and  is  to 
be  considerably  altered  and  decorated.  A  singular  circumstance  took 
place  during  the  performance  last  night,  and  one  seldom  witnessed  at 
any  of  our  metropolitan  theatres  :  the  Manager  paraded  the  pit  and 
boxes  in  his  shirt  sleeves !  and  we  were  much  amused  at  the  jolly  and 
unsophisticated  manner  in  which  he  appeared  among  the  auditory. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre,  the  Surrey,  and  Sadler's  Wells,  were  re- 
spectably attended  last- night. 

•—     -  — — — — — . — — — —  -m  a  "_  — 

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This  Evening,  a  Comic  Sketch,  in  1  Act,  cail'd 

INTRIGUE. 


Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY 

Captain  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,  who  will  introduce 

"  In  merry  Cat  lisle  lived  a  Lady  fair* 
Jrthe  course  of  the  Piece,    Madame   VESTRIS,  and  Mr  HARLEV, 

will  introduce  the  Comic  Duet  of 

"  WHEN  A  LITTLE  FARM  WE  KEEP." 

After  which  O'Keepe's  Comedy  of 

The  Young  Quaker. 

OldSadbov,  Mr  W.JOHNSON, 
Chronicle,  Mr  W.  FARREN,      Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Young  Sadboy,    Mr  VINING, 
Spatterdash.  Mr  HARLEY,  Shadrach,  Mr  Williams 

Lounge,  Mr  COVENEY,  Goliah,  Master  Tokeley, 
Captain  Ambush,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Twig,  Mr  Coates, 

Lady  Rounceval,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pink,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Mrs  Millefleur,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Araminta,  Miss  LOVE,  who  will  introduce 

"  It  was  a  Lover  and  his  Lass'f 

Dinah  Primrose,  Miss  CHESTER. 


To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Farce  of 

Captain  Galliard,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Neddy  Bray,  Mr  LISTON, 

Roscius  Alldross,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Grubbleton,  Mr  LEE,     Doddle,  Mr  COATES, 

Ralph  Hempseed,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Maria,  Miss  J.  SCOT  F,     Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY, 

Mrs  Mouser,  Miss  BOYCE, 
Dora  Mumwell,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

To-morrow.  Tne  Hypocrite,  with  Killing-  no  Murder.  &c. 


Cijeatt  e  ttopal,  CntrjUsh  €>pera  ^ouse 


9MtJW*f  J  BBB  »AIWJ!iUUUIB  WJBU!  I.1WI 


This  Evening  a    Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET  / 

Kntio,   MrBARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  BRA  HAM, 

Killiau,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Oltocar,  Mr  PERKINS, 

Casper,  (a  Huntsman,)  Mr  BENNETT, 
Zacnief,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 
Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 
Huntsmen,   Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge. 

Ann,  MissPOVEY, 

Airnes,  (Kuno  Daughter)   Miss  STEPHEN^ 

Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

A  GERMAN  WALTZ,  hy  Miss  Romer,  JUiss  Griffiths,  JUiss  rials, 
Miss  Real,  JU>s  Wells,  JUiss  Fine,  JUr  Bowman  and  Mm  Willis, 


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To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Operatta  of 

The  Turnpike  Gate 

Crack,  Mr  VV.  CHAPMAN,  who  will  sing  "  The  Mail  Coach." 

Sir  Edward  Dashaway,  Mr  J.  BLAND,      Smart,  Mr  SALTER, 

Henry  Blunt,  Mr  PEARMAN,  who  will  sing  »  The  Bay  of  Biscay." 

Kobert  Maythbrn,  Mr  KEELEY,  Old  Maythoin,  MrMINTON, 

Groom.  Mr  SANDERS,     Steward,  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Bailiff,  Mr  LODGE,    Sailors,  xMcssrs  HENRY,  aud  POVEY. 

Joe  Standfast,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,     Peargy,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 

Landlady,  Mrs  JERROLD. _„_ 

To-morrow,  a  favorite  Opera,   with  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  for  the 

Benefit  of  Miss  Stephens. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

MrJ  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Excter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working-- -161',  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Vanoramie 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico— Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 


THE 


tcatrtcal  4Sw£n1in*; 


ANI> 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  861  Thursday,  Sept.  2,   1824.  Price  \d. 


The  comic  one-act  Piece  of  Intrigue,  the  amusing  Comedy  of  The 
Young  Quaker,  and  the  most  laughable  Farce  of  X,  Y,  Z,  were 
again  performed  together  last  night  to  a  crowded  audience.  Three 
such  pieces  in  one  night  are  almost  too  much  for  our  risible  faculties. 
The  smile,  the  grin,  the  titter,  the  horse-laugh,  were  incessant  proofs 
how  greatly  the  audience  were  entertained.  By  the  bye,  we  have  se- 
veral times  used  the  above  vulgar  expression  of  "  horse-laugh*'  and 
we  do  not  take  on  us  to  defend  its  use,  although  it  is  so  common. — 
But  we  pretend  to  be  stable  critics  ;  and,  perhaps,  there  is  no  incon- 
gruity in  denominating  by  the  term  in  question,  that  violent  exertion 
of  lungs  which  resembles  the  noise  of  a  neighing  horse.  There  was 
a  considerable  deal  of  this  neighing  last  night  ;  particularly  at  the 
White  Lion  ;  the  Token  ;  and  the  odd  effects  of  the  three  last  letters 
of  the  alphabet.  A  new  Farce  is  in  rehearsal  at  this  Theatre. — 
Teasing  made  Easy  is  iD  preparation  :  Mr.  Wilkinson  is  to  be  the 
Peter  Pastoral. 


<£i\Q\igfy  ©penthouse* 

Miss  Stephens  concluded  her  engagement  for  this  season,  at  this 
Theatre,  last  night.  Her  charming  vocal  powers  have  added  to  the 
celebrity  of  Weber's  music,  and  greatly  distinguished  the  English 
Opcra-Housc.  She  most  modestly  assumed  the  character  in  Der 
Freischutz,  which  Miss  Noel  so  cheerfully  resigned  to  her  •  and 
neither  lady  can  suffer  by  the  change  in  question.  We  shall  rejoice 
to  be  again  an  auditor  of  Miss  Stephens,  whose  qualities,  public  and 
private,  are  the  theme  of  general  approbation. — This  young  lady  takes 
her  Benefit  this  evening,  and  appears  for  the  first  time  this  season,  as 
Susanna,  in  The  Marriage  of  Figaro. 

A  very  amusing  Piece,  it  is  said,  has  been  constructed  on  trie  foun- 
dation of  Mr.  Mathews's  late  entertainment  of*  A  Trip  to  America,' 
It  is  to  be  called  u  Jonathan  in  London  ;'*  and  the  inimitable  Ma- 
thews has  the  chief  character.  Report  gives  the  authorship  to  one 
of  our  popular  dramatists  ;  and,  therefore,  much  amusement  may  be 
expected  to  be  derived  from  it.  Also,  as  we  have  already  stated,  a 
new  musical  piece  is  to  be  produced,  and  at  the  same  time  with  the 
above.  This  shews  a  most  energetic  and  praise-worthy  spirit  in  the 
Manager  ;  and  the  Public  cannot  but  appreciate  such  exertion  for 
their  amusement. 


THE    THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


Davis's  Amphitheatre,— .Last  night  this  Theatre  was  crowded  in 
every  part  to  witness  the  performances  of  The  Battle  of  Waterloo, 
and  the  new  grand  melo-drama  of  Der  Freischntz,  which  has  been 
produced  with  all  possible  splendour,  and  was  received  by  the  audience 
with  every  demonstration  of  satisfaction.  It  would  be  superfluous  to 
say  more  than  that  the  considerable  expense  to  which  the  proprietois 
have  gone,  and  their  exertions  to  amuse  the  public,  must  ensure  their 
success.  The  actors  in  the  latter  piece  deserve  the  utmost  credit. — 
Mr.  Gomersal  personated  Caspar  with  considerable  effect. 

Brighton  Theatre. — Mr.  Dowton  and  Mr.  T.  Cooke  have  both 
finished  their  engagements, — the  former  on  Saturday  last,  when  the 
School  for  Scandal,  and  Barnaby  Brittle,  were  performed  for  his  be- 
nefit. Mrs.  Orger  is  one  of  the  very  best  Lady  Teazles  we  have  ever 
seen  upon  this  stage,  and  we  are  surprise  1  that  the  London  Managers 
do  not  cast  her  into  more  important  pp. its.  In  the  afterpiece,  Rus- 
sell's Jeremy  was  irresistably  comic,  and  J\Irs.  Brittle  was  done  to 
the  life  by  Mrs.  Orger.  On  Monday  the  Devils  Bridge  and  the 
Sleeping  Draught  were  performed  for  t he  benefit  of  Mr.  T.  Cooke. — 
We  never  heard  him  in  such  good  voice  as  on  this  occasion  ;  his 
"'  Fancy' a  Sketch,"  was  exquisite,  and  was  rapturously  encored  ;  and 
he  also  sang  with  great  taste  and  feeling  "  Behold  in  his  soft  expres- 
sive face,"  and  the  duct  with  Miss  Stafford  of  "  My  early  day." — 
Mrs.  Orger  played  Lauretta  with  much  archness  and  vivacity,  and 
sang  in  a  very  pleasing  manner  "  Why  what  can  a  poor  maiden  do." 
The  Floating  Beacon,  which  has  been  in  preparation  for  a  consider- 
able time,  was  produced  on  Tuesday  nigrit  with  new  scenery,  &c. — 
This  evening  Mr.  Philipps  and  Miss  Harvey,  from  the  English  Opera 
House,  make  their  debut. 

Mr.  Vandenhoff,  it  appears,  is  engaged  at  the  Edinburgh  Theatre, 
at  a  salary  of  ten  guineas  per  week.  The  announcement  of  this  en- 
gagement to  the  Edinburgh  audience  was  received  with  thunders  of 
applause. 

Mr.  Charles  Kemble,  we  understand,  is  gone  to  Germany,  not 
only  to  obtain  some  original  Opeias  of  Weber;  but  to  induce  him  to 
visit  this  country,  and  aid  in  the  production  of  his  musical  com- 
positions. 

Birmingham  Theatre. — Aug.  30. — Mr.  Bunn  played,  for  the  first 
time,  the  Duke  of  Gloster,  and  Mr.  Warde  the  Earl  of  Richmond, 
Lady  Anne,  by  Miss  Jar  man  ;  and  the  **  Dashing  White  Serjeant" 
was  sung  by  Mrs.  Waylett.  The  Hypocrite  has  been  performed 
here,  Doctor  Cantwell,  by  Mr.  Warde,  and  Jlfaw-worm,  by  Mr. 
Shuter. 

It  is  reported  that  Miss  Foote,  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  is  to 
be  married  on  Monday  next,  to  Mr.  Maine,  of  Burderop  Pa  ik,  Wilts  ; 
a  gentleman  who  has  lately  come  into  the  possession  of  a  large  fortune. 

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MISS  STEPHENS\s  NIGHT. 

This  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

er  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  [a  Huntsman']  Mr  BRA  HAM, 

Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE,     Ottocar,  Mr  PERKINS, 

Casper,  (  a  Huntsman  J   Mr  BENNETT, 

Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)   Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]   Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,   Mess.  Henrv,  J.  Bland,  Lodge. 

Ann,  MissPOVEY, 

Airnes,   (Kuno  Daughter)  Miss  bTEPHFNS, 

Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,   Mrs  BRYAN, 

At  the  End  of  Der  Frckchutz,  Miss  STEPHENS,  will  Sing 
thejfavoritc  Ballad,  "  Coming  thro'  the  Rye" 
and  Mr  BRAHAM  the  admiaed  Air  of  /  KELFIJV  (JROFEr 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figures 

Count  Ahnaviva,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Fiorello,  Mr  J.  BLAND.     Basil,  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Antonio,  (the  Gardener)  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Cherubiuo,  (the  Page)  Miss  KELLY, 

Figaro,  Mr  PEARMAN,  who  will  introduce 

"  The  Description  of  a  Play''  from  the  Opera  of  Clari, 
Sebastian,  Mr  HENBY,     Notary,  Mr  DEERJNG. 

Countess  Almavia,  Miss  POVEY, 

Barbarina,  Miss  Holdaivaj/,   Marcel i i na,  Mrs  Weippert 

Susanna,  Miss  STEPHENS,  who  will  introduce 

1'  BID  ME  DISCOURSE." 

A  BALLET,  INCIDENTAL  TO  THE  PIECE, 

To-monow,  (1st  time)  Jonathan  in  England,  with  (1st  time)  The 
Frozen  Lake,  &  Hit  or  Miss.  Dick  Cypher,  Mr  Mathews. 


Cijeatif  ivfjpat.  ^aj^jHai  feet. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  HYPOCRITE. 


Sir  John  Lambert,   Mr  YOUNGER, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  COOPER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON,  Darnlev,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Doctor  Cantvvell,   Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Siward,  Mr  COVEN EY,      Servant,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR. 
Bettv,Mrs  Coveney,  Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  Boyce 
Charlotte,  Mrs  CHAT TERLEY, 

After  which,  the  Farce  of 


*r  no  luuroer 


Sir  Walter  Wilton,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Apollo  Belvi,  Mr  LISTON,   Tap,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Buskin,  Mr  HARLEY,  with  "  Manager  Sirutt," 
Bradford,  Mr  COVENEY,      Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Mrs  Watchef,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Fanny.,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Nancy,  Miss  WOOD, 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Farce  of 

THE  TWO  PAGES  OF 

Frederick  the  Greats 

Frederick  the  Great,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Phelps,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Augustus,  Miss  LOVE, 

Thedore.  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Carlo,  Mr  COVENEY,     Ernest,  Mr  BROUGH, 

Dick,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Ostler,  Mr  COATES, 

Le  Papillion,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Pages,  Messdms.  Hunt,  W.  Johnson,  and  Wood, 

Madame  Ritzberg,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Caroline,  Mrs  T,  HILL,     Lisbeth,   Miss  BOYCE, 

Madame  Phelps,  Mrs  GIBBS. 

To-morrow,  The  Busy  Body,  with  Swecth carts  and  Wives. 


licati'tcal  tBh&trhev ; 


iNU 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  ner  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

A*o.  862  Friday,   Sept.  3,    182i.  Price  Id. 


Thb  Benefit  of  Miss  Stephens,  last  night,  at  this  Theatre,  was 
attended  by  an  elegant,  and,  considering  the  extreme  heat  of  the  wea- 
ther, a  numerous  audience.  It  is  truly  delightful  to  see  the  ornaments 
of  the  stage  thus  supported.  Miss  Stephens  sang  with  surpassing 
sweetness  and  brilliancy  the  tine  music  allotted  to  her  character  in 
J)er  Fr-jischutz  ;  and  frequent  bursts  of  delight  almost  interrupted 
the  effect  of  her  songs.  Subsequently,  she  appeared  as  Susanna,  in 
the  Opera  of  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  in  which  her  naivete  and 
charming  vocal  powers  were  displayed  to  the  greatest  advantage.  Her 
voice  is  heard  to  much  advantage  in  this  Theatre— the  most  delicate 
tones,  even  her  melodious  whispers  are  heard  distinctly,  and.  therefore, 
the  fullest  enjoyment  of  her  songs  is  the  consequence.  We  under- 
stand Miss  Stephens  is  about  to  go  into  the  country,  to  fulfill  her  en- 
gagements at  some  great  Musical  Festivals,  and  next  winter  season 
will  be  found  at  Drury.  Till  then,  we  bid  her  adieu  ;  and  thank  her 
for  the  moments  of  pleasure  we  have  derived  from  her  vocal  exertions. 
Miss  Povey  sang  in  Dcr  Freischutz,  and  also  as  the  Countess,  in 
The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  with  her  wonted  talent,  and  obtained  con- 
siderable applause.  Mr.  Braham  in  the  first  piece,  gave  al!  his  songs 
in  that  powerful  and  beautiful  style  which  ever  distinguishes  him. — 
The  characters  of  the  Count,  Figaro,  and  Antonio,  the  gardener, 
were  very  well  sustained  by  Messrs.  Wrench,  Pearman,  and  I3art- 
ley  :  but  the  roguish  Page  was  acted  to  the  life  by  Miss  Kelly. 

This  evening  two  new  Pieces,  and  the  first  appearance  this  season, 
of  that  admirable  humorist,  Mr.  Mathews,  form  a  most  uncommon 
attraction. 


Jjjap^niar&et  €hcattc. 

The  Hypocrite,  Killing  no  Murder,  and  The  Two  Pages  of  Fre~ 
derick  the  Great,  were  the  performances  of  last  night,  and  attracted 
a  numerous  and  genteel  audience.  The  acting  in  all  was  excellent, 
and  we  hardly  ever  saw  more  gratification  produced.  Mr.  Farren, 
Mr.  Liston,  and  Mrs.  Chatterley,  in  the  Comedy,  received  much 
applause.  The  vivacious  and  ever  good-humored  Harley,  united 
with  Mr.  Liston  in  the  following  Farce,  to  create  shouts  of  laughtej  . 
and  Mis3  Love  and  Madame  Veneris*  assumed  the  characters  of  the 
Pages  with  the  most  engaging  air  in  the  woild. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Tho  Surrey  Theatre,  and  Sadler's  Wells,  have  both  had  their 
usual  share  of  patronage  this  week,  the  amusements  being  well  worth 
the  attention  of  the  public. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre  continues  to  be  most  specially  favored. — 
Much  money  must  have  been  made  there  this  season. 

Cobouro. — A  most  ridiculous  drama,  called  "  George  the  Third, 
the  Father  of  his  People,"  has  been  produced  here. 

Ramsgate. — Aug.  31. — We  have  a  great  variety  of  amusements. — * 
At  the  Marine  Library  there  is  a  promenade  and  concert  every  night, 
at  which  Miss  Dunn  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre  sings. 

Brighton  Theatre. — Sept.  2. — The  Comedy  of  Pride  shall  have 
a  Fall,  was  acted  on  Saturday  nigtrt.  On  Tuesday,  The  Critic,  Puff, 
by  Mr.  Russell. — The  new  Play  of  Charles  the  Second,  will  shortly 
be  produced.  Miss  I.  Patox  has  closed  her  engagement  here,  when 
she  appeared  as  Lady  Teazle,  in  The  School  for  Sca?idal. 

Vauxhall. — This  is  the  last  night  of  one  of  the  most  brilliant  sea- 
sons the  Proprietors  have  had  since  their  commencement.  The  un- 
common exertions  which  they  have  made  to  gratify  the  Public  merited 
the  patronage  they  have  received.  The  Gala  to-night  includes  every 
point  of  attraction  of  previous  evenings. 

Miss  Paton,  we  are  happy  to  hear,  has  recovered,  and  may  be  ex- 
pected to  appear  very  soon  at  the  English  Opera.  She  has  entered 
into  a  new  engagement  for  four  years  with  the  Managers  of  Covent 
Garden  Theatre. 

A  Morning  Paper  says — "  There  is  no  truth  whatever  in  the  report 
that  one  of  the  Honourable  Members  for  Warehem,  is  likely  to  lead 
Miss  Chester  to  the  hymeneal  altar/' 

Mr.  W.  H.  Williams,  of  Drury  Lane  Theatre,  had  his  Benefit  at 
the  Windsor  Theatre,  on  Tuesday  evening,  on  which  occasion  Miss 
Tunstall,  Miss  Withan,  and  Master  Longhurst,  came  from  Vaux- 
hall, whose  combined  powers  as  vocalists,  gave  the  greatest  satis- 
faction to  an  overflowing  audience. 

The  Dublin  theatre  closed  for  the  season  on  Monday  evening  last, 
with  the  performance  of  Brutus.  Mr.  Abbott,  of  Covent-garden 
theatre,  is  to  be  the  manager  of  Crow-street  for  the  ensuing  season. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhihition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working---I61,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  op  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

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Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
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Tin's  Evening,  (1st  lime)  a  New  Farce,  called 

Jonathan  in  England 

JonathanW,  Donbikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

( Being  his  First  appearance  this  Season.) 

Sir  Leatherlip  Gross  e  feeder,  Mr  HARTLEY, 
Nattv  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Delapierre,[^mm>flfw  Gentlemcii\W  BROADHURST 

Jemmv  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Ledger,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,  Tidv,  Mr  SALTER, 

Butler  to  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  [Jonathans  Nigger]  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWA  Y,  Patty,  Mrs  WEIPPERT, 

Mrs  Lemon,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 
Blanch,  Mrs  BRYAN,  Lady  Gossfeeder,  MrsGROVE, 

The  Scene  of  Act  1st  is  at  Liverpool,  of  Act  'ind  in  London. 
After  which,  (1st  time)  a  new  Musical  Drama,  in  2  Acts,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH,     ; 
Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keeley , 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,   Mr  Dee  ring,     Second  Page,   Mr.  Henry, 

Dornesticks,   Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povev. 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 

Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY. 

Countess  de  Walstein,    Miss  HENRY, 

To  conclude  with  A  MEJV  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

HIT  OR  MISS ! 

Dick  Cypher,   [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Famjv, 

and  a  brace  of  spouting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 

OTiourke  O'  Daisy,  Mr  POWER.     Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Adam  Stirlin  g,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 
John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servant,  Messrs,  CAHIF.L  &  NAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVEV- 


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This  Evening  the  f'omedy  of 

THE  BUSY  BODY. 

Sir  Jealous  Traffick,   Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Marplot,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Sir  George  Airy,  Mr  VINING, 
Whisper,  MrCOVENEY,     John,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Charles,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Sir  Francis  Gripe,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

James,  Mr  COATES,     Butler,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Miranda,  [first  time]  Miss  CHESTER, 
Isabinda,    Mrs.  T.  HILL,     Scentwell,  Miss  WOOD, 

Patch,  Mrs  GIBBS, 


To  conclude  with  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives* 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry, 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,     Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  VINING, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

_  Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite,  with  X.  Y.  Z.  and  A  Kuland  for  an  Olive/ 


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A.ND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  863  Saturday,  Sept.  4,  1824.  Priee  Id. 

l+iVMHl    wmammmmmimm*Hmmimu^*mmsaimiu      iim.'im ■■■-■■   ■    in  — ■— ■!       ill        '■'■SJ'I^ 

<£ngli£t)  <©pcra^ou£?. 

Last  night  was  a  most  prolific  one  in  regard  to  novelty.  We  were 
presented  with  two  new  pieces,  and  to  heighten  the  attraction,  Mr. 
Mathews  appeared  for  the  first  time  this  season.  The  first  piece  was 
entitled  "  Jonathan  in  Engla?id}"  and,  we  understand,  is  from  the 
entertaining  pen  of  Mr.  Peake."  The  object  of  this  Farce  is  to  afford 
Mr.  Mathews  an  opportunity  of  presenting  a  moie  extended  repre- 
sentation of  the  peculiarities  of  one  of  his  odd  characters,  Mr.  Jo- 
nathan W.  Doubikins,  whieh  he  had  introduced  into  his  late  perform- 
ance  of  "  A  Trip  to  America."  This  character  offered  a  good  fund 
of  entertainment,  of  which  Mr.  Peake  has  taken  full  advantage. — 
JUr.  Jonathan  W.  is  brought  from  "  the  land  of  liberty"  to  England, 
He  lands  at  Liverpool,  where  his  native  prejudices  and  his  Yankee 
eockneyism  are  first  drawn  foith.  Thence  he  comes  to  London  whore 
some  cross  purposes  place  him  in  several  ludicrous  situations,  which 
terminate  in  due  explanation,  and"  a  considerable  particular  quantity" 
of  genuine  laughter.  There  are,  of  course,  some  other  characters 
introduced  to  connect  the  business  :  and  amongst  these,  Mr.  Keelky, 
as  a  Postillion,  and  Mr.  Hartley,  as  a  feast-loving  Alderman,  were 
very  amusing.  Mr.  S lo man  represented  Doubikin's  Nigger,  Agamem- 
non, extremely  well.  Mr.  Broadhurst  and  Miss  Holdaway  sang 
pleasingly.  This  little  piece  met  decided  success,  although  there  were 
persons  who  evidently  came  prepared  to  oppose  it. 

Afterwards  a  new  Operatic  Entertainment  was  produced,  entitled 
The  Frozen  Lake.  This  is  a  very  pretty  and  interesting  piece,  and 
was  received  throughout,  and  at  the  conclusion,  with  great  applause, 
The  story  may  be  thus  narrated  :  — 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia  has  a  lovely  daughter,  the  Princess 
Louisa,  whom  he  has  designed  to  marry  to  the  Prince  de  Areifbot(rg, 
upon  political  grounds.  The  Prince,  however,  has  more  of  the  sol- 
dier than  the  lover  about  him,  and  in  paying  his  devoirs  to  the  Prin- 
cess, finds  great  relief  in  applying  to  the  amiable  Baroness  de  Rose- 
feld,  lady  in  waiting  to  the  Princess,  for  a  knowledge  of  those  arts 
of  gallantry  which  he  is  called  upon  to  exert  towards  the  Princess  : 
but  it.is  to  very  little  purpose  that  he  seeks  the  assistance  of  th£  fair 
Baroness,  he  can  neither  win  the  affections  of  the  Princess,  nor  does 
he  seem  to  feel  much  interested  about  her  himself,  beyond  the  politic 
eonsideration  of  being  closely  connected  with  the  Grand  Duke.     At 


THE   THEATRICAL  OBSERVER. 


court,  there  is  a  youth  of  the  name  of  Count  de  Linsberg,  who  ap*- 
pears  greatly  interested  in  the  Princess  Louisa.  This  person  was  a 
foundling  adopted  by  the  Grand  Duke,  and  by  him  ennobled.  The 
Princess  seems  equally  engaged  by  the  Count's  amiable  qualities. — 
Prince  de  <Veubourg,  in  the  meantime,  thinks  it  a  duty  to  address 
the  Princess  by  letter,  but  his  awkward  style  induces  him  to  seek 
de  Linsberg's  assistance.  The  latter  avails  himself  of  the  opportu- 
nity of  making  an  appointment  with  the  Princess,  in  her  apartments 
at  nighit;  which  it  turns  out  he  is  warranted  in  doing,  by  being  in  fact 
privately  married  to  her.  De  Linsberg  departs,  and  leaves  the  note-: 
to  be  conveyed  in  a  nosegay,  not  calculating  on  the  Prince  looking 
into  it.  The  latter,  however,  does  so,  and  thinks  Linsberg  has  made 
the  appointment  for  him.  Each  seek  the  Princess's  chamber,  one  bv 
a  key  erroneously  conveyed  to  the  Prince,  and  the  other  by  the  Fro-' 
zen  Lake.  Some  amusing  and  interesting  situations  arise  out  of  these 
circumstances  ;  and  the  escape  of  Linsberg  from  the  apartments  of 
his  mistress  across  the  Frozen  Lake,  leads  to  the  discovery  of  the 
marriage.  The  piece  is  neatlv  wound-up  with  the  Grand  Duke's  re- 
cognition of  the  marriage,  and  the  Prince's  consoling  himself  by  a 
match  with  his  tutoring  Baroness.  Miss  Noel.  Miss  Kelly,  Mr. 
Bahtley,  and  Mr.  Pearman,  did  much  for  the  piece. 

In  Hit  or  Miss,  Mr.  Mathews  again  appeared  with  great  applause. 
Mr.  Rayner  acted  Jerry  Blossom  excellently.  Mr.  Power  performed 
0%Rouhe  0' Daisy  extremely  well,  as  did  Miss  Povey  his  sister  Dolly 
O'Daisy.  The  whole  entertainments  gave  such  delight,  that  they  are 
to  be  repeated  this  evening. — There  was  an  excellent  house. 


The  Comedy  of  The  Busy  Body  was  admirably  acted  last  night. 
Mr.  Harley's  Marplot  was  highly  entertaining.  Mr.  W:  Farren's 
Sir  Francis  Gripe  was  also  a  very  excellent  performance.  Miss 
Chester,  in  Miranda,  was  charming. — Great  applause  was  bestowed 
on  th-3  whole  performance  by  a  genteel  audience. 

Vauxhall  closed,  last  night,  after  a  most  successful  season. — The 
Address  was  spoken  by  Mr.  Williams. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter- 'Change,  Strand. 

F»xn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  th« 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— iol,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  Interesting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  /  anoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work— Leicester-square. 

FrinteH  <&  Published  by  E. Thomas.  I).  rtmark-court,  ttxefer-Vhantre,  Strand;   . 
Where  Novels,  Playa,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Lettars,  and 
Cards  are   Piiated,  oa  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


%\)t  atrc  Ixopal,  Cngltsf)  $pera|pouse. 


This  Evening,  (2nd  time)  a  new  Musical  Drama,  in  2  Acts,  sailed! 

The  Frozen  Lake. 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Willie! in,  Mr  Keeler, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARM'AN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry  > 

Domesticks,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povev, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 


Jo 


After  which,  (2nd  time)  a  New  Farce,  ealled 

Am  an 


Jonathan  W.Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Sir  Leatherlip  Grossefeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
DelapieYre, [American  gentleman']  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 
Mr  Ledger,  MrW.  BENNETT,  Tidy,  Mr  SALTER, 
Butler  to  L»  Grossfeeder,  Mr  MINTON, 
Agamemnon,  [Jonathans  Nigger]  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Mary,   Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Patty,  Mrs  HENRY 

Mrs  Lemon,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 
Blanch,  Mrs  BRYAN,  LadyGossfeeder,  MrsGROVE, 

The  Scc?ie  of  Act  1st  is  at  Liverpool,  of  Jet  'lad  in  London. 

On  Monday,  Jonathan  in  England,  with  The  Frozen  Lake. 


fjratie  Signal,  ;f|ai>;jHaitvet. 


m*w*-w&j.  urm&J&nwurKwiwe 


This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 


j    ij  i  x  i/\Jiii.  jl  ili< 


Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  COOPER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON,   Darnlev,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Si  ward,  Mr  COVENEY,      Servant,   Mr  C.  JONES, 

Old  Ladv  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR. 
Betfv,Mrs  Coveney,  Young-  F,adv  Lambert,  Miss  Boyce 
Charlotte,  Mrs  CHAT  TERLEY. 

After  which,  the  Farce  of 


Captain  Galliard,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Ntd()y  Brav,  Mr  LISTON, 

Roscins  Alldross,  Mr  1IARLEY, 

Grubbleton,   Mr  LEE,     Doddle,  Mr  COATED, 

Ralph  Hempseed,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Maria,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Bettv,  Mrs  COVENEY- 

Mrs  Mouser,'  Miss  BOYCE, 

Dora  Mum  well,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 


otana  lor  an  Oliver* 

Sir  Mark  Chase,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Mr  Selborne,  Mr  PARRY,     Fixture.  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Alfred  Highflyer,  Mr  VINING, 
Gamekeeper,  Mr  Latham,  Groom,  Mr  Ebsworth, 

Gamekeepers  and  Servants, 

Mess.  Brough,  Coates,  Saunders,  Moore,  Eames,  &c. 

Mrs  Selborne,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Maria  Darlington,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Mrs  Fixture,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

On  Monday,  The  Africans,  with  Intrigue,  ke, 


THE 

Vftttrtvtcal  ©ftjScrbrv ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  864  Monday,  Sept.  6,  1824.  Price  Id. 

Mr.  Peake  has  amply  succeeded  in  extending  the  humors  of  Jo- 
nathan W.  Doubikins,  and  thereby  has  afforded  to  the  admirable 
Mathews  a  further  opportunity  of  creating  infinite  laughter  at  bis 
odd  representation  of  this  highly  comic  character.  On  Saturday 
night  the  piece  created  almost  one  continued  broad  laugh  from  be- 
ginning to  end.  The  feast-loving  Alderman  is  extremely  well  done 
by  Mr.  Bartley  in  look  and  manner.  Mr.  Keeley  amuses  much  as 
the  little  Postillion  ;  and  the  great  Postiliion,  (his  twin  brother)  was 
rendered  very  grotesque  by  the  figure  of  Mr.  Taylecre.  We  could 
have  wished  that  Mr.  Peake  had  made  more  of  this  contrast  ,  but 
the  great  Postillion  is  very  soon  lost  sight  of.  The  whole  of  the 
Farce  told  very  well,  except  the  little  rub  about  American  Freedom 
and  Nigger-buying,  which  we  dare  say  will  be  softened  down  to  meet 
the  sentiments  of  many  who  think  erroneously  that  it  is  unjust,  For 
our  part,  we  have  read  the  American  newspapers,  and  feel  the  pro- 
priety of  the  hit  from  the  many  cattle- like  advertisements  we  have 
read  respecting  the  poor  JViggers.  These  advertisements  are  generally 
in  the  style  of  our  horse  bazaar  announcements.  Really,  no  portion 
of  an  audience  should  show  such  ignorance  and  squeamish ness.  The 
Postillions,  however,  may  dread  a  war  on  account  of  Mr.  Doubikins. 
We  may  risk  it. 

^ap^marftct  €f)eatm 

The  performances  of  Saturday  night  being  The  Hypocrite,  with 
X,  Y,  Z,  and  A  Roland  for  an  Oliver,  could  not  fail  to  afford  the 
highest  entertainment  to  a  numerous  and  genteel  audience. — The  act-? 
ing  was  excellent. 

Sadler's  Well  has  three  favorite  pieces,  this  week,in  one  of  which, 
that  little  wonder,  Miss  Vincent,  performs. 

Surrey — This  evening,  (first  time)  a  terrific  melo-drama,  called 
Der  Freischutz ;  or,  the  Demon  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  and  the  Seven 
Charmed  Bullets  !  and  the  grand  drama  of  The  Burning  Bridge. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre. — This  evening,  The  Battle  of  Waterloo, 
and  Der  Freischutz  ;  or,  the  Seven  Charmed  Bullets,  being  for  thfe 
Benefit  of  Mr.  Davis,  the  Proprietor. 


THE   THEATRICAL  OBSERVER, 


COBURG  THEATRE.— "  GEORGE  THE  THIRD." 
The  John  Bull  of  yesterday  makes  the  following  remarks  on   the 
improper  and  ridiculous  representation  on  the  Cobourg   stage  of  the 
recently  departed  Monarch,  and  of  living  persons  of  the  first  note  in 
the  kingdom.     It  says  : 

"  We  have  devoted  an  extraordinary  space  in  our  Paper,  to  the 
play-bili  of  the  Coburg  Theatre,  because  we  think  such  a  document 
should  not  die  the  death  of  a  common  qfficthe,  but  on  the  contrary 
should  be  always  produceable,  as  an  answer  to  those  who  choose  to 
complain  of  the  restrictions  of  the  press,  or  the  curtailment  of  the 
liberty  of  the  subject. 

"  The  performance  is  contemptible  in  the  last  degree;  but  that  is 
not  the  point  to  which  we  call  attention — the  miserable  actors  belong- 
ing to  the  Coburg  Theatre  cannot  be  expected  to  personate  nobility 
and  gentry,  and  the  failure  is  only  ridiculout — it  is  to  the  spirit  of 
this  piece  that  we  wish  to  attract  public  indignation.  To  see  the  pious 
excellent  George  the  Third — still  fresh  in  our  hearts  and  memories, 
caricatured  at  such  a  place,  and  even  profanely  borne  to  heaven  from 
its  stage — to  see  the  reigning  Monarch  ridiculed  by  a  stroller,  and  the 
heir  presumptive  to  the  throne  burlesqued  by  an  equally  miserable 
bungler,  are  things  which  we  expected  not  to  see,  and  which  ought 
not  to  be  seen.  To  justify  our  observations,  we  beg  attention  to  the 
bill,  which,  for  ignorance,  impudence,  profanation,  and  absurdity 
mingled,  is  perfectly  unequalled,  and  deserves,  as  we  propose  to  give 
it,  a  perpetuity  of  execration.  It  is  true,  the  suburban  play-houses 
are  out  of  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Lord  Chamberlain,  but  the  magis- 
trates, under  whose  licence  these  people  act,  should  surely  interfere, 
to  prevent  violations  of  decency,  and  exhibitions  of  mingled  falsehood 
and  profligacy  like  the  Piece  in  question,  which  is  disgraceful  even  to 
the  place  at  which  it  is  exhibited." 


Glasgow  Theatre. — Miss  Tree  concluded  a  most  successful  en- 
gagement on  Saturday  last,  and  was  succeeded  last  night  by  the  ce- 
lebrated Mr.  Sinclair  and  Miss  Hallande.  The  play  was  The  Ca- 
binet.— Prince  Orlando,  by  Mr.  Sinclair,  and  Floretta,  by  Miss 
Hallande.  Mr.  Sinclair  was  in  most  excellent  voice — the  "  Beau- 
tiful Maid/*  was  most  rapturously  encored,  and  '*  .Wo  more  by  sor- 
row/* called  for  again  with  excessive  enthusiasm.  Miss  Edmiston,  a 
very  interesting  and  clever  actress,  dropped  down  in  a  fit,  just  as  Mr. 
Sinclair  was  about  to  commence  "  Oh !  lady,  ne'er  will  I  prove  false 
to  thee,"  in  consequence  of  which,  that  air  was  not  sung  :  but  "  All's 
Well,"  substituted  for  it,  at  a  later  period  of  the  evening.  Miss 
Edjmiston's  re-appearance  elicited  bursts  of  applause  from  an  audience 
that  had  previously  manifested  considerable  sympathy. 

i^rmtWl  &  Published  by  E. Thomas.  Denmark-court,  ft'SreMr-'ch&w^e,  Slratid. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Clje  atre  "Eoyal.  digits!)  ^peta  f^ouse . 


This  Evening,  (3rd  time)  a  new  Musical  Drama,  in  2  Acts,  called 

Tlie  Frozen  Lake. 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keele}-, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry, 

Domesticks,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefelcl,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 

After  which,  (3rd  time)  a  New  Farce,  called 

onathan  in  England 


Jonathan  W.  Doubikias,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  .Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Pclepierro,  {an  American  Gentleman)  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid}  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemoo,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To  conclude  with  A  NEW  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

T  OR  MISS ! 

Dick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 

and  a  brace  of  sporting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 
O'Rourke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,    Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER, 
Adam  Stirling,  M*r  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumhle,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 

John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHILL  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss   POVEY 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


Cfjeatte  &opal,  l^a^JHatftet. 


TliU  Evening,  Colman's  Play  of 

THE  AFRICANS 


* 


OrH  War,  Love,  and  Duty. 

Farulho,  Mr  YOUNGER,  Torribal,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Demba  Sego  Jalla,  Mr  POPE, 

Mad i boo,  Mr  VINING,     Selico,  Mr  COOPER, 

Fetterwell,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Marrowbone,  Mr  BARTLEY,    Crver,  Mr  COATES, 

Daucari,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Henry  Augustus  Mug,  Mr  LISTON, 

Executioner,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Darina,  Miss  BOYCE,     Sutta,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Berissa,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 


N 


After  which,  the  F  arce  of 


Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Captain  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,  who  will  introduce 

"  In  merry  Carlisle  lived  a  Lady  fair " 
Inthe  course  of  the  Piece,    Madame   VESTRIS,  and  Mr  HARLEV, 

will  introduce  the  Comic  Duet  of 

"  WHEN  A  LITTLE  FARM  WE  KEEP." 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Love,  Law,  &  Physic. 

Dr.  Camphor,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Flexible,  Mr  HARLEY,  Andrew,  Mr  WILKINSON 

Captain  Dan  vers,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

J.  Brown,  Mr  BROUGH,     Lubin  Log,  Mr  LISTON 

Coachman,  Mr  Ebsworth,  Waiter,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Mrs  Hillary,  Mrs  GIB  iS, 

Laura,  MrsGARRICK,       Molly,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

, —  . '  ». 

To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with  Teazing  Made  Easy,  &c. 


THE 


Slteatvtral  flMteerim* ; 


AND 


jDaili/  Bills  of  the  Play. 

_  ^>  „^**'  _^»*  ^^^  _^~  _^'  -^"*"  -^^ 
"  N>t£twg  exte*«»*«  nor  set  down  aaght  in  malice." 

Ao.  865  Tuesday,  Sept.  7,   1824.  Priee  hi. 

*  Our  article  respecting  the  performance  of  The  Frozen  Lake,  on 
Saturday  night,  was  accidentally  omitted  yesterday  ;  and  we  shall 
now  content  ourselves  with  reporting  the  representation  of  last  night, 
which  was  the  third  of  the  two  new  pieces.  There  is  something:  very 
pleasing  ahout  The  Frozen  Lake — the  story  is  exceedingly  simple, 
hut  heing  very  dramatically  carried  on,  and  ably  acted,  and  the  music 
hy  Mr.  Reeve  and  mi. "Watson,  heing  very  appropriate,  the  whole- 
proves  agreeable.  Miss  Noel  certainly  improves — there  are  some  of 
her  tones  that  have  a  peculiar  plaintiveitess  which  communicates  a  sen- 
sation like  that  we  have  felt  amidst  the  romantic  scenery  of  the  High- 
lands of  Scotland,  when  the  well-timed  Voice  of  a  female  cottager  has 
risen  to  our  mountain  station  from  the  dell  beneath.  Cockney  ears 
may  not  enter  into  our  associations,  and  may  laugh  at  them  ;  hut  still 
we  feel  there  is  a  string  of  nature's  melody  touched  by  this  young 
ladv — it  is  a  wild  note,  that  reminds  us  of  the  days  of  bovish  freedom 
when  all  the  world  appeared  to  us  like  a  wide  romance.  We  do  wish, 
sincerely  wish,  that  Miss  Noel  would  closely  adhere  to  the  pathetic 
and  simple  style — her  forte  evidently  lies  in  that  direction — bravura, 
and  all  the  difficulties  of  science  she  may  attempt,  but  she  will  never 
effect  sufficient  in  that  line  of  song  to  compensate  for  the  abandon- 
ment of  pure  unadorned  melody,  by  which  she  can  with  ease  reach 
the  feelings,  and  therefore  command  the  warmest  approbation.  This 
young  lady  has  been  said  to  sing  somewhat  in  the  style  of  Alias  M. 
Tree,  and  so  she  does  :  but  there  is  a  great  difference  between  them 
in  point  of  tone.  Each,  however,  can  communicate  great  pathos  to 
their  song,  although  Miss  Tree  is  at  present  the  most  cultivated  of 
the  two.  Mr.  Pearman  acted  well,  and  saug  in  a  very  pleasing  man- 
ner. Miss  Kelly  represents  the  character  of  the  Baroness  de  Rose^ 
feld  with  great  felicity  of  manner,  giving  her  lessons  of  gallantry  and 
propriety  to  the  camp-struck  Prince,  in  a  humorous  yet  delicate  style 
that  could  not  but  produce  laughter.  Mr.  Wrench  makes  hit  High- 
ness the  Prince  de  Neubourg,  a  little  too  inelegant,  yet  he  is  highly 
comic  bv  means  of  his  bustling  humor.  The  Grand  Duk*  could  not 
have  a  better  representative  than  Mr.  Bartley,  and  Mr.  Kexley 
acted  the  ambitious  little  Gardner  very  laughably. 

The  adventures  in  England  of  Mr.  Jonathan  W.  DoubUdns,  fol- 
lewed,  and  afforded  the  highest  amusement,  by  dint  of  Mr.  Mathews'* 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


excellent  representation  of  the  Yankee. — Me  was  encored  in  one  of 
his  songs.  By  the  bye,  in  our  article  of  yesterday  regarding  this 
Theatre,  the  reader  will  be  pleased  to  take  notice  that  in  the  con- 
cluding passage  the  word  postillions  was  printed  instead  of  politicians. 
The  word  ajfiche  in  the  same  number,  was  also  misprinted  ajjicthe. — 
In  Hit  or  Jtfiss,  Mr.  Mathews  was  encored  in  his  two  sporting  songs. 
The  house  overflowed. 


The  Africans,  Intrigue,  and  Love,  Law,  and  Physic,  were  the 
performances  of  last  night.  The  first  piece  was  ably  acted  in  the 
principal  characters.  Mr.  Cooper,  as  Sclico,  and  Mrs.  Chatterley^ 
as  Berissa,  supported  the  chief  interest  in  a  powerful  manner.  The 
humor  was  in  Mr.  Liston's  hands,  and  his  Mug  was  as  comic  as 
ever.  He  was  encored  "  Won't  ye,  icon't  ye.'*  In  Intrigue,  Mr. 
Harley  and  Madame  Vestris  were  vehemently  encored  in  the  duct 
of  "  When  a  little  Farm  we  keep," — There  was  a  good  house.    . 

Surrey  Theatre. — A  new  melo-drama,  called  Der  Freischutz  ; 
or,  the  Demon  of  the  Wolf's  Glen  and  the  Seven  Charmed  Bullets ! 
was  produced  here  for  the  first  time  last  night.  The  scenery  was 
beautiful. — The  Incantation-sccne  was  really  introduced  in  a  style  of 
surpassing  splendour.  Owls  flapping  their  wings — serpents  hissing  in 
the  air — shadows  moving,  and  every  concomitant  of  terror  and  dia- 
bolism were  summoned  into  requisition  to  give  energy  and  effect  to 
this  awful  and  impressive  scene.  It  was  given  out  for  repetition 
amidst  great  applause. — The  house  was  crowded  to  excess. 

Mr.  Davis  had  his  Benefit  last  night  at  the  Amphitheatre,  which 
was  excellently  attended.  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  with  Monsieur 
Ducrow's  celebrated  Horsemanship,  and  Der  FreUchutz  were  the 
entertainments.  During  Mr.  Ducrow's  wonderful  Feats,  his  horse 
slackened  his  pace,  and  he  fell  with  considerable  force  on  his  back  : 
the  audience  manifested  considerable  uneasiness,  but  fortunately  he 
was  not  severely  hurt. 

Among  the  forthcoming  novelties  at  the  Olympic,  is  a  parodied 
piece  on  Frankenstein,  from  the  pen  of  Mr.  Omera. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Gla^-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working—  io I,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  iVlodern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  interes-ting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  of  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work— Leicester-square. 


Printed  &  Published  by  R.Thomvs.  Ui-nmark-court,  Exetn.  -'change.  Mrand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets.  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  (J{jicrvcry  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


CiHatre  ftdpal,  €ngiis!)  #pera  House. 


Tliis  Evening,  (4th  time)  a  new  Musieal  Drama,  iu  2  Acts,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubowrg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq*  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilbelm,  Mr  Keeley, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,   Mr  Deerin^,     Second  Page,   Mr.   Henry, 

Domesticks,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povev, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  RosefeW,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 

After  which,  (4th  time)  a  New  Farce,  called 

Jonathan  in  England 

Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY.  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Delepierro,  (an  American  Gentleman')  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  JVigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAVVAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid}  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemoo,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To  conclude  with  A  MEPT  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

HIT  OR  MISS ! 

Dick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  pf  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 

and  a  brace  of  sporting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 

O'Rourke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,     Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 

John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHILL  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVEY 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


eatif  ftbpal,  l&aptfjHaifcct. 


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This  Even  id  g,  a  Comic  Piece,  eall'd 


Baron  Piffleberjr,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Frederick  Baron  Willinhurst,  Mr  VINING, 

HansMolkuB,  Mr  WILKINSON, 
Friz,  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES. 

Lady  Brumback,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Maria,  Miss  LOYE,  with  "  JVo  Joy  without  my  Lovs.' 

Sophia,  Miss  J.  SCOTT. 

After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,   called 


Sweethearts 


The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Frankivn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE. 

Charles,   Mr  VINING, 

:    Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

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LitiVant,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Glow,  worm,  Mr  VINING,  Gammon,  Mr  HAELEY, 

Peter  Pastoral,  [first  time]  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Mixem,  Mr  LEE,     JDunny,  Mr  COATES, 

Thomas,  Mr  Coveney,     Countryman,  Mr  Ebsworth, 

Mrs  Teazer,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Molly  Mixem,  Mrs  HILL,    Miss  Manly,  Mrs  GIB^S 
Miss   Crumpton,    Miss  J.    SCOTT, 
Mrs  Crumpton,JVIjssJ^ 

To-morrow,  Matrimony,  with  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  &  X.  Y.  Z 


THE 

Sfttatrieal  Obgwfm' ; 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

^    ^-  .^r-  ^-  _^-   _^-  -^-  _^- 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  866  Wednesday,  Sept.  8,   1824.         Frfcfe  It/. 

■■■■■■■■■■■■WMMW— WIMPW  Wll  III  III ■  I  ■  iilHHMUM— W»« 

^ap^itiarhct  Ztymttt. 

There  was  a  very  crowded  house  here  last  night  to  see  Of  Age 
To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  and  the  revived  Comedy  of 
Teaztng  made  Easy.  The  two  former  pieces  excited  great  mirth, 
and  were  excellently  acted.  XV  c  have  never  mentioned  Mr.  Rarren's 
performance  of  stdmiral  Franklin,  in  Sweethearts  and  Wives  ;  but  it 
amply  merits  notice  for  great  truth  of  colouring — both  as  respects 
humor  and  feeling.  The  scene  between  him  and  Miss  Chester,  who 
plays  Eugenia  charmingly,  was  admirably  represented,  and  was 
highly  appreciated  by  the  audience.  Indeed,  every  character  in  this 
operatic  piece  is  ably  sustained,  and  the  usual  broad  laugh  attended 
Mr.  Lisrox  in  his  fascinating  part  of  Billy  Lackaday.  His  melan- 
choly ditty  was  encored  amidst  shouts  of  laughter.  Madame  Yes- 
tris  was  likewise  encored  in  '*  Why  are  you  wandering"  which  she 
gave  with  great  richness  of  tone. 

Teazing  made  Easy  had  not  been  acted  for  the  last  three  years.—? 
On  the  death  of  Mr.  Tokely,  who  so  comically  represented  Peter 
Pastoral,  there  was  no  person  at  this  theatre  at  all  calculated  to  fill 
the  character  ;  and,  also,  there  was  not  a  fit  representative  for  Gam- 
mon, which  part  was  written  for  and  originally  filled  by  Mr.  Mathews. 
These  circumstances  contributed  to  its  being  laid  aside.  It  is  a  piece 
that  is  generally  likely  to  amuse  when  well  acted.  Its  author  is  un- 
derstood always  to  have  wrote  in  a  hurry,  and  was  more  attentive  to 
vivacity  of  dialogue  than  any  great  perfection  in  the  conduct  of  his 
pieces.  He  did  not  appear  to  wield  the  pen  with  any  high  ambition, 
for  dramatic  fame  from  the  light  three-act  comedies  produced  here  for 
several  seasons,  but  his  object  seemed  to  be  merely  to  present  some 
lively  scenes  in  character  with  the  usual  representations  of"  the  Little 
Theatre."  He  was  fortunate  in  having  Tokely  to  fill  two  of  the  most 
amusing  characters  he  has  sketched.  The  peculiar  figure  and  man- 
ner of  the  departed  performer  were  exactly  suited  to  Crockery  anil 
Peter  Pastoral ;  and  it  was  a  resemblence  to  him  in  some  respects, 
no  doubt,  that  suggested  the  idea  of  Mr.  Wilkinson  playing  the  latter 
character  last  night.  In  point  of  figure  Mr.  W.  is  not  unlike  Tokely, 
but  his  features,  and  his  style  are  quite  different.  Mr.  VVilkinsun's 
humor  is  of  a  much  too  quiet  nature — he  curbs  himself  too  much; 
and,  therefore,  does  not  always  reach  the  point  that  might  bs  ex- 
petted.     However,  he  represented  Peter  with  considerable    sue&ess, 


fHE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


and  created  much  laughter  by  his  rural  enthusiasm,  even  in  his  admi- 
ration of  the  view  adorned  by  the  pig-stye  and  the  smoking  dunghill— 
7  how  werey  rural."  Mr.  Harley,  as  Gammon,  was  highly  enter- 
taining. He  made  many  points,  and  altogether  gave  a  most  complete 
picture  of  the  active  impudent  Barrister's  clerk.  The  other  charac- 
ters were  very  well  sustained.  Mrs.  T.  Hill,  as  Miss  Teazer,  was  as 
like  a  boarding-school  young  lady  reduced  a  to  hedge  ale-house-keep- 
er's daughter  as  could  well  be  conceived ;  and  Mrs.  Gibbs  made  Miss 
Manley  as  doubtful  in  point  of  sex  as  manners  could  effect.  The 
whole  went  off  very  pleasantly. 


A  crowded  audience  again  were  delighted  by  the  performances 
which  are  to  be  represented  also,  this  evening.  The  new  musical  drama, 
and  Jonathan's  Adventures,  are  likely  to  have  the  run  of  the  season. 

Miss  Paton  and  Mr.  Pearman  will,  to-morrow,  for  the  first  time, 
sustain  the  characters  of  Agnes  and  Rodolph  in  Der  Freischutz. 

Mr.  Abbott,  late  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  the  new  Lessee  of 
the  Dublin  Theatre,  under  Mr.  H.  Harris,  is  now  in  London,  and  is 
reported  to  have  engaged  some  of  the  most  brilliant  Metropolitan 
Stars,  for  the  opening  of  his  first  campaign. 

The  Bristol  Theatre,  under  the  management  of  the  elder  MACREAny* 
last  week  presented  a  considerable  portion  of  novelty  and  talent,  in 
the  accession  of  not  less  than  five  London  actors  of  acknowledged 
ability  : — Messrs.  Archer,  Thompson,  Gattie,  Ellar,  and  Paulo. 
The  Plays  for  the  week  were  Pizarro,  Jane  Shore,  The  Castle  Spec- 
tre, The  Stranger,  and  The  Point  of  Honour  :  the  three  first  named 
gentlemen  performing  the  principal  characters.  A  Pantomime  fol- 
lowed, which  served  to  display  the  graceful  and  unrivalled  agility  of 
Ellar,  as  Harlequin,  and  the  broad  humor  aud  numerous  disastors 
of  Paulo,  as  Clown,  in  the  personation  of  which  motley  hero  he  is 
considered  second  only  to  the  celebrated  Grimaldi  himself. 

That  delightful  actress  and  charming  vocalist,  Miss  M.  Tree,  ap- 
peared at  the  Manchester  Theatre  on  Saturday,  in  her  favorite  cha- 
racter of  Clari,  in  The  Maid  of  Milan,  and  deservedly  obtained  the 
highest  applause  of  an  admiring  audience.  She  was  ably  supported 
by  Mr.  Blanchard,  who  sustained  the  part  of  Rolamo  in  the  most 
pathetic  and  effective  style.  The  afterpiece  was  The  Libertine. — 
Zerlina  was,  of  course,  played  by  Miss  Tree,  with  all  her  wonted 
excellence. 

Miss  Foote — We  understand  that  the  rumoured  marriage  of  this 
lady  with  Mr.  Haines  is  put  off  sine  die. 

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Cfjfattt  Eo^ai,  Cnglts!)  ©peta^ouse. 


This  Evening,  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 


^ 


o 


Lake 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  tie  Neuboura-,  Mr  WRENCH, 

larq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keeley* 

Count  de  Linsber»\  Mr  FEARMAN, 

First  Page,   Mr  Deerinp^     Second  Page,   Mr.   Henry, 

Domesticks,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,   Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,   Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 


After  which,  (5th  ticae)  a  New  Farce,  called 


ii  In  Englai 


Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Lodger,  (a  Liverpool  .Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur.  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Dclepierfo,  (an  American  Gentleman)   Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER.,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,   Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan 's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLD  1  WAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  LemoD,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 


■Bin 


To  conclude  with  A  XEJV  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 


MISS ! 


Dick  Cypher,  [Steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 
and  a  brace  of  sporting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 
O'Rourke  O'Daisy.  Mr  POWER,  Jerry  Blossoaa,  Mr  RAYNER, 
Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

.      Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 
John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHII.L  &  VAUGHAN, 
Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honevmouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDAWAY,  "    Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVEY 

To- morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  &c. 


This  Evening,  the  musical  Farce  of 

Captain  Galliard,   Mr  JOHNSON, 

Neddy  Bray,  Mr  LISTON, 

Roscius  Alldross,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Grubbleton,  Mr  LEE,     Doddle,  Mr  COATES, 

Ralph  Hempseed,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Maria,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Bettv,  Mrs  COYENEY, 

Mrs  Mouser,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Dora  Mumwell,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 


6 


After  which,  the  Opera  of  The 


mage  01  jpigaro. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  YINING, 

Fiorello,  MrHUCKEL,     Basil,  Mr  BROUGH, 

Figaro,  Mr  LISTON,     Antonio,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Cherubino,  [the  Pa-e]  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Notary,  Mr  EBSWORTH,  Sebastian,  Mr  MOORE. 

Principal  Dancers,  Mr  Sullivan,  &  Miss  Colson, 

who  will  dance  A  SPANISH  BOLERO. 

Tfie  Chorus&es  and  Dances  by  Messrs.  Caulfield,  Latham,  Hemes, 
Keueh,  Saunders,  Guischard,  Gouriet,  Austin,  &c. 

Mcssdias.  Coveney,  Kendall,  Hunt,  Ebsworth,  Wood,  W.  John  son  3  * 
M.  Bates,  O'Brian,  Shotter,  Gilman,  Bert  rand,  &c. 

Countess  Almaviva,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Susanna,  [1st  time]  Madame  YESTRIS, 

Marcellina,  Mrs  COYENEY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comic  Piece  of 


NY. 


Baron  cle  Limber-,  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Delaval,  Mr.  YINING,     O'Cloghorty,  Mr  LEE, 
Sentinels,   Messrs  C.  Jones,  andCoates, 
Clara,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 


To-morrow,  Married  and  Single,  with  No  Song  no  Supper,  &c. 


THE 

fmUrical  ©Ii^eriiev ; 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Flay. 

"  Nothiug  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  867  Thursday,  Sept.  9    1824.  Price  Id. 

,  ■  -,  ■  -i  ■ — - ,  .  .  .  .  .        **  .ii.  .,.-■.--■.» 

A  numerous  Slid  elegant  audience  attended  this  Theatre  last  night, 
to  witness  its  popular  round  of  entertainments.  The  new  drama  of 
rrhe  Frozen  Lake  possesses  considerable  interest,  from  its  striking 
situations  and  variety  of  incidents.  It  was  performed  with  great 
ability.  Miss  Kully,  Mr.  Wrench,  Mr.  Bartley,  &c.  particularly 
distinguished  themselves  in  their  respective  parts. — The  piece  was 
much  applauded  throughout.  Mr.  Mathews,  as  the  renowned  Jo- 
nathan W.  Donbikins,  "  poked"  his  fun  and  drollery  in  all,  in  his 
usual  "  genuine"  style,  to  the  audience's  hearty  enjoyment,  and  con- 
cluded the  amusements  of  the  evening  as  Dick  Cypher,  hi  which  he  was 
loudly  applauded,  and  encored  in  his  Sporting  Songs. 

Miss  Paton  was  announced  to  appear  here  this  evening  in  the  part 
of  Agnes,  in  the  new  Opera  of  Der  Freischuiz,  amidst  general  ap- 
probation. 

We  understand  that  the  two  highly  successful  new  pieces  hero  of 
The  Frozen  Lake,  and  Jonathan  in  England,  are  to  be  acted  four 
times  a  week,  and  I)cr  FreiscJiutuz,  on  the  Thursdays  and  Salur- 
days. — A  new  musical  Farce  is  in  rehearsal. 

©ap^iiarftrt  -€$eatrc» 

That  mirth-creating  Farce,  X,  Y,  Z,  was  the  first  on  the  list  of 
pieces  here  last  night  Mr.  Listom's  JVcddy  Bray  is,  almost  without 
exception,  the  most  laughable  of  his  performances.  His  scenes  with 
Mrs.  Mouscr  at  the  coffee-house,  and  with  Dora  Mitmwell,  are  of  a 
nature  to  move  the  muscles  of  the  most  austere.  This  Farce  can  only  be. 
acted  where  Mr.LisTox  is  to  be  found  ;  and  thus,  although,  it  has  been 
long  in  the  possession  of  the  Proprietors  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre, 
by  purchase,  it  may  be  said  to  be  the  property  of  this  comic  gentle- 
man, who,  wherever  he  acts,  alone  confers  the  power  of  its  being  re- 
presented. M r.. Ha rle y,  in  Roscius  Alldross,  was  highly  entertain- 
ing ;  he  contrives  always  to  make  every  secondary  character  he  as- 
sumes of  more  importance  than  was  calculated.  Thus,  last  night,  he 
shared  very  considerably  with  Mr.  Lisxox,  in  creating  the  laughter 
and  applause  bestowed  on  X,   Y,  Z. 

The  Marriage  of  Figaro  followed,  in  which  Madame  Vestris  ap- 
peared as  Susanna.     Her  charming  powers  of  voice,,  and   arch  style 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


of  acting,  commanded  that  applause  which  was  so  generally  and  warmly 
bestowed.  With  fine  qualities  of  voice,  she  is  not,  however,  equal  te 
her  predecessor  in  the  character,  Miss  Patox.  Madame  Vestrib  is 
never  so  much  admired  as  in  songs  where  but  little  scientific  ornament 
is  required  :  her  full  rich  tones  are  best  suited  to  simple  melody  or 
playful  cadence.  Her  present  attempt  was  in  many  instances  highly 
delightful. 

In  the  last  piece,  Matrimony,  Mr.  VrNiNG  and  Mrs,  Chatterley 
supported  the  characters  of  the  husband  and  wife  with  excellent 
effect. — A  numerous  and  fashionable  audience  retired  greatly  enter- 
tained. 

Mr.  W.  Farren  is  to  appear  in  the  character  of  Lord  Ogleby,  in 
The  Clandestine  Marriage  on  Saturday. 

A  new  Farce,  in  two  acts,  entitled  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 
will  be  produced  on  Saturday  next.  It  is  said  Mr.  John  Poole  is  the 
author. 

Drurv  Lane  Theatre. — The  above  .theatre  is  undergoing  con- 
siderable repairs,  and,  according  to  report,  from  the  extensive  alter- 
ations and  embellishments  which  will  take  place,  the  public  may  ex- 
pect to  see  almost  a  new  theatre  by  the  commencement  of  the  season. 
No  less  than  20  additional  carpenters  were  set  to  work  in  the  theatre, 
yesterday,  and  the  number  of  artists  employed  to  exercise  their  ge- 
nius for  the  amusement  of  the  public  is  comparatively  as  great. — 
British  Press. 

Surrey. — This  Theatre  was  numerously  attended  last  night,  to 
see  D'er  Freischutz  and  The  Burning  Bridge, which  were  excellently 
acted.  At  the  commencement  of  the  last  piece  an  apology  was  made 
for  Mr.  RowBOTHAai,  who  was  taken  suddenly  ill.— Mr.  Young  under- 
took his  character,  and  performed  it  very  well. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre. —  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  and  Der  Frei- 
schutz, continue  to  attract  greatly. 

Sadler's  Wells. — The  performances  here  are  Harlequin  Faggot 
Maker,  Disguises,  and  Abdellac  the  Terrific,  which  are  calculated 
to  please  in  the  highest  degree. 

~~  EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Bullock's  Exhibitions  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mexico,  presenting  a 
unique,  rare,  and  lnteres-ting  collection  of  Curiosities,  and  a  Panoramic 
View  of  the  City  op  Mexico — Egyptian  Hall,  Piccadilly. 

Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leieester-square. 

Printed  &  Publisnefi  by  E.Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exeter- Vhantre,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  tae  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer ,  must  fee  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cfreatre  fcoyal,  ^ap-JHatfcet. 


S^-  i^t*.-l'S"SL'---„.-£€7TS^.~--^^ 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

Married  and  Single 


© 


Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE,     Mel  ford,  Mr  COOPER, 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 
Scamper,  Mr  VINING.   Servant,  Mr  MOORE, 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES,  Mr  Crarmvell,  MrCOVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Mrs  Shatterlv,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fannv,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Mrs  Cram  well,  Mrs  COVEN EY. 

After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,   called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Mu sic  composed  mid  selected  ty 
Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perrv. 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Billv  Lackadav,  Mr  LTSTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  VINING, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 


No  Song  no  Supper 


Robin,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Frederick,  Mr  MELROSE,      Crop,  Mr   HUCKEL, 

Endless,  Mr  WILKINSON, 
Thomas,  Mr  EBSWORTH,  William,  Mr  BROUGH 

Maro-aretta,  [1st  time]  Miss  PARRY, 
Louisa,  Mrs  GARRICK,     Dorothv,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Nellv,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

V  ^ 

To-morrow,  The  Young  Qnaker,  with  Two  Strings  to  Your  Bow>  &e 


CI>e  stie  l\o|>ai,  €n$wl)  <£peva  House  ♦ 


gMMT^TK^y^ag^gi^T^gs^  ^iujg-tA  .Tajzaa 


This  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  entitled 

reischutz  s 


9 


Or,    «Ae  SEVENTH  MULLET/ 

Kuno,  [Ranger  of  the  Forest']  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Ottocar,  Mr  PERKINS,  "Killian,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Casper,  (a  Huntsman  J  Mr  BENNETT, 

Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)   Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  II.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  Lodge. 

Ann,  Miss  POYEY, 
Agnes,  (Kano's  Daughter)  Miss  PATON, 

( Her  First  Appearance  at  this  Theatre.') 

Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Bridesmaids,  Misses   Boden,   Henrv,  Holdawaj'-, 
M.  Nicol,  Southwell,  &  Mrs  J.  Weippert. 

Yageas,  Villagers,  by  Mess,  Burden,  Buxton,  Cahill 
Collier,  Gallagher,  Lodge,  Sanders,  Shaw,  &c. 

Mesdames  W.  Bennet,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  &c. 

A  German  Waltz,  by  Misses  Romer,  Griffiths,  Vials, 
Reid.  Wells,  Vine,  Mess.  Bowman,  &  Willis. 

After  wliieh,  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake, 

Tbe  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 
Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keeley, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry, 

Domesticks,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povev, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 

Te-morror,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


THE 


Sftiatvtcal  <Mi£f  trim* ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"^Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  86S  Friday,   Sept.  10,  1824.  Price  Id, 


B! 


The  first  appearance  hero  of  Miss  Paton  naturally  attracted  a  nu- 
merous audience,  who  were  desirous  to  hear  her  execute  Weber's  fine 
music.  Following  Miss  Stephens  in  the  character  of  Jlgnes,  in  Uer 
Freischutz,  it  might  be  supposed  that  we  would  indulge  in  a  critical 
contrast  of  the  several  powers  of  these  delightful  vocalists  :  hut  such 
is  not  our  intention,  because  it  is  a  very  useless  and  ungracious  task 
to  draw  contrasts  ;  but  particularly  so  where  the  difference  of  style  is 
so  great,  as  to  give  each  a  due  and  equal  weight  with  persons  of  difter- 
eut  tastes.  Miss  Paton's  forte  is  in  the  execution  of  difficult  and 
brilliant  passages,  and  in  the  sce?ia  she  shone  forth  with  uncommon 
lustre  in  many  of  its  most  elaborate  points.  In  the  long  and  difficult 
song  of  "  Before  my  eyes  beheld  him,"  she  gave  striking  exemplifica- 
tions of  this  excellence,  which  were  felt  and  duly  appreciated  by  the 
audience.  The  Rodolph  of  Mr.  Pearman  was  also  a  most  respectable 
performance  ;  and  though  he  could  not  enter  the  lists  as  a  competitor 
with  him  who  is  admitted  to  reign  in  the  musical  world  without  a  ri- 
val, the  propriety  of  his  action,  the  advantages  of  his  appearance, 
and  his  general  professional  powers,  made  h'im  an  excellent  represen- 
tative of  the  German  forester.  The  duet  between  him  and  Agnes t 
immediately  before  the  trial  shot,  was  executed  with  great  beauty  and 
effect,  and  was  loudly  and  deservedly  applauded.  The  Opera  seems 
still  to  maintain  that  general  interest,  and  to  command  that  attention, 
which  it  first  excited.  The  musical  drama  of  The  Frozen  Lake  fol- 
lowed. 


^ap^matftct  Cjfjeatrc. 

•Married  and  Single,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  and  No  Song  no 
Supper,  were  the  performances  of  last  night.  In  the  first  piece  Mr. 
W,  Farren,  Mr.  Cooper,  Mr.  West,  and  Mr.  Vining,  were  highly 
amusing,  as  were  also  Mrs.  Glover  and  Mrs.  C.  Jones,  as  Mrs, 
Bicker  ton,  and  Mrs.  Shatterly.  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  was  acted 
in  its  usual  excellent  manner,  and  was  received  throughout  with  great 
applause.  In  the  latter  piece  a  Miss  Parry  made  her  first  appear- 
ance, in  the  character  of  Margaretta,  and  was  received  with  con- 
liderahle  approbation.  Mr.  Harlev,  as  Robin,  and  Mr.  Wilkinson, 
as  Endluf,  were  highly  amusing. — The  houie  was  full. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


The  Surrey,  Sadler's  Wells,  and  Davis's  Amphitheatre,  were 
well  attended  last  night. 

Mr.  Young,  the  admirable  tragedian,  arrived  in  town  on  Wednes- 
day, from  Paris. 

The  frequenters  of  the  upper  galleries  in  Dublin  and  London  Thea- 
tres are  called  the  Gods  $  in  Paris  the  upper  regions  is  termed  le 
Paradis. 

The  Comedy  of  The  Clandestine  Marriage  is  to  be  performed  at 
the  Haymarket  Theatre  to-morrow,  with  Mr.  W.  Farrex,  as  Lord 
Ogleby,  and  Miss  Chester,  as  Fanny. 

Theatricals. — In  a  small  town  on  the  south  coast  of  Fife,  an  iti~ 
nerant  band  of  players  have  boon  performing  for  the  last  ten  days.—- 
Finding  their  success  not  yory  ^eat,  they  resolved  to  decamp  ;  in 
order  to  obtain  a  full  house  on  the  last  night  of  acting  (which  was  the 
tragedy  of  Macbeth'),  they  caused  the  bellman,  who  went  through  the 
town  to  announce  the  play,  to  state,  that  those  who  were  not  pleased 
with  the  performance,  would  get  back  their  money  after  it  was  over. 
The  bellman,  however,  was  a  bit  of  a  wag,  for  after  calling  out  what 
we  have  stated,  in  an  audible  voice,  he  added,  in  an  under  tone,  by 
way  of  caution  to  his  fellow-citizens,  "  But,  Sirs,  it's  ill  takin'  aits 
frae  geese." — Edinburgh  Courant. 

Brighton  Theatre. — Mrs.  Orger  took  her  benefit,  and  closed  her 
engagement  on  Monday  night,  with  the  Comedy  of  Jl  Bold  Stroke  for 
a  Husband,  in  which  she  performed  the  part  of  Olivia  in  her  usual  ad- 
mirable manner.  Miss  Poole  and  Miss  Parrock  also  played  delight- 
fully, as  Victoria  and  Marcellina.  P,  Q,  with  the  burlesque  of  Qua- 
drupeds, followed.  In  the  latter,  Mr.  J.  Reeve  played  Abrahamades 
with  great  spirit,  and  introduced  imitations  of  Kean  and  Macready, 
that  were  much  applauded.  Burlesque  is  evidently  this  actor's  forte, 
and  we  shall  hope  to  see  pieces  of  this  kind  repeated.  Mrs.  Orger 
performed  the  part  of  Titilinda  very  excellently,  and  we  are  sorry  to 
have  lost  so  good  an  actress.  The  Opera  of  The  English  Fleet,  and 
Humfustian,  were  performed  last  night,  for  the  benefit  of  Mr.  Foster, 
Mr.  T.  Cooke  performing  the  part  of  Valentine.  The  celebrated 
Opera  of  Der  Freischutz  is  getting  up  here  with  all  its  original  splen- 
dour, and  will  be  under  the  superintendance  of  Mr.  T.  Cooke,  of  the 
Theatre  Royal,  Drury  Lane,  who  will  perform  in  the  piece.  The 
Band  will  be  led  by  Mr.  Mountain,  late  leader  at  the  Theatre  jSoyal, 
Coyent  Garden,  and  English  Opera  House. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
F»nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying  the 
whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 

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^W.^V5JH^IH1 


This  Evehing,  O'Keefe's  Comedy  of 

The  Young  Quaker 


OldSadbov,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Chronicle,  Mr  W.  FARREN,      Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Youiur  Sad  boy,    Mr  YINING, 

Lounge,  Mr  COVENEY,  Goliah,  Master  Tokeley, 

Spatterdash,    MrHARLEY, 

Captain  Ambush,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Twig,  Mr  Coates, 

Shadrach,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Ladv  Rounceval,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pink,  Mrs  GIBBS,  Mrs  Miliefleur,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Dinah  Primrose,  Miss  CHESTER. 

Araminta,  Miss  LOVE,  who  will  introduce 

"  It  was  a  Lover  and  his  Lass" 


After  which,  the  Comic  Piece,  called 

INTRIGUU 

Captain  Rambleton,  Mr  YINING, 
Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of  TWO 

trillffS  to  W0ME  BoWt 


Lazarillo,  Mr  LISTON, 

Octavio,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Don  Saneho,  Mr  LEE, 

Don  Pedro,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Ferdinand,  Mr  YINING,  Borachio,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Donna  Clara,  Madame  VESTRIS, 
Leonora,   Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-morrow,  The  Clandestine  Marriage,  with  (first  time)  'Twould   * 
Puzzle  a  Conjuror !  and  Lovers'  Quarrels. 


Cfnatre  l\opal,  Cngltsf)  (^perafpouse. 

TUis  Evening,  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake. 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keeley, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry, 

Domesticks,  Messrs  Mi n ton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  CARR, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,   Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 

After  which,  (Glli  time)  a  New  Farce,  called 

Jonathan  in  England 

Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfecder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  Merchant)  Mr.  \V.  BENNETT, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  DelepierrQ,  {an  American  Gentleman)  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Giossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  {a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Mist  HENRY,     Mrs  LeinoD,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 


To  conclude  with  A  MEPF  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

HIT  OS  MISS ! 


Pick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancv, 

and  a  brace  of  sporting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 

O'Rourke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,  Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 
Jehn,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHILL  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honevmouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDA WAY,  '    Dolly  O'Daisy,  Mi  ss  POVEY 

To-morrow,  Dei  Freischutz,  Uc. 


THE 


L3I 


lic-atrt'cai  4Mi£n'fin* ; 

AND 

Daihj  Mills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  869  Saturday,  Sept.  11,   1S24.  Price  Id, 


Thk  interesting  performance  of  The  Frozen  Lake,  and  of  Mr, 
Mathews,  as  Jonathan  in  England,  and  as  Dick  Cypher,  gave  am- 
ple entertainment  last  night,  to  an  overflowing  audience.  The  manager 
"of  this  pleasant  Theatre  has  shewn  his  power  to  hit  the  public  taste, 
or  attract  their  curiosity,  by  the  good  quality  and  varied  nature  of 
his  representations.  The  pieces  of  last  evening  were  of  a  light  and 
highly  comic  character  :  those  of  to-night  combine  musical  excellence, 
and  powerful  interest.  Miss  Patox,  who  appears  for  the- second  time 
as  Agnes,  in  Dcr  Frcischutz,  communicates  the  finest  effect  to  some 
parts  of  the  music  allotted  to  her  ;  particularly  to  the  sound  which  is 
sung  hi  the  chamber  opening  to  the  moon-light  view.  We  beg  to  draw 
particular  attention  to  the  brilliant  manner  in  which  she  executes  some 
of  the  passages  in  this  difficult  song.  Mr.  Pearman,  it  will  be  seen, 
has  Mr.  Braham's  late  character,  and  he  supports  it  in  a  highly  cre- 
ditable manner. 

In  The  Frozen  Lake,  Miss  Carr  has  taken  Miss  Noel's  character, 
in  consequence,  we  are  sorry  to  say,  of  the  indisposition  of  the  latter. 
Miss  Carr  does  not  sing;  but  sustains  the  part  very  agreeably. 


Three  of  the  most  amusing  pieces  were  excellently  acted  here  last: 
night,  viz.  The  Young  Quaker,  Intrigue,  and  Two  Strings  to  your 
Bow.  We  have  hardly  ever  entered  this  theatre  in  the  midst  of  the 
performances,  without  the  Ha  !  ha  !  ha's  !  of  the  audience  meeting  our 
ears  as  we  hastily  ascended  to  our  seat.  And  rarely  have  we  passed  the 
threshold  of  the  box  without  feeling  our  physiognomy  considerably 
shortened,  and  a  violent  inclination  come  upon  us  to  join  chorus  with 
those  whose  lungs  were  crowing  at  the  humors  of  the  passing  scene. 
Except  at  the  late  representation  of  that  black  affair,  The  Africans, 
(Jlr.JIIug  not  being  visible)  we  know  of  no  piece  being  performed 
here  this  season,  which  has  not  tended  to  invigorate  existence  by  pro- 
moting that  flow  of  spirits  so  necessary  to  health.  We  once  before 
took  the  liberty  of  suggesting  to  the  physicians  to  prescribe  to  their 
nervous  and  hypochondriacal  patients  a  dose  or  two  of  "  the  Little 
Theatre"  in  the  Havmarket  ;  and  as  we  find  the  medicine  still  retains 
its  virtues,  we  again  intreat  the  attention  thereto  of  the  learned 
faculty.  Madame  Vestkis  last  night  suffered  under  a  severe  cold,— 
There  was  an  excellent  hous& 


THE    THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Newcastle  Theatre. — On  Friday  evening,  being  the  last  night  of 
performance  under   the  present  management,  and  for   the  benefit  of 
Mr.  De  Camp,  the  new  Comedy  of  Charles  the  Second  was  represented 
by  desire  and  under  the  patronage  of  Col.  Teesdale,  and  the   officers 
of  the  1st  Dragoon  Guards.     The  characters  of  King  Charles,  Ror 
Chester,  Captain  Copp,    and  Mary,  were   sustained  by  Messrs.  De 
Camp,  Carter,  Butler,  and  Mrs.  Brudexell. — After  the  Play,  Mr. 
De  Camp  stepped  forward,  as  manager,  and   delivered   his  Farewell 
Address  ;  which  intimated,  that  from  the  great  losses  he   had  met 
with,  it  would  be  impossible  for  him  to  continue  in  the  management 
of  the  theatre.     IVlr.  De  Camp  had  not  withdrawn  mors  than  a  minute 
or  two,  when  he  returned,  and  observed,  "  J  must  again  trespass  on 
your  indulgence,  ladies  and  gentleman.  It  was  with  great  regret,  from 
the  many  kindnesses  you  have  shewn  me,  that  I  took  my  parting  leave 
of  you — but  at  the  moment  I  left  the  stage,  an  act  the  most  black, 
unmanly,  and  treacherous  I  ever  experienced  in  my  life,  was  committed 
towards  me.     I  have  this  instant  been  arrested,  and  I  shall  therefore 
be  under  the  painful  necessity  of  disappointing  you,  by  not  appearing 
in  the  afterpiece  agreeably  to  the  announcement.     T  am  unable  to  per- 
form, because  I  am  in  custody.  You  will  be  anxious  so  know  at  whose 
suit,  and  I  shall  not  hesitate  to  mention  to  you  the  names  of  the  per- 
sons who  have  treated  me  in  this  manner.     The  person  who  has  made 
the  arrest  is  Mr.  Armstrong,  the  solicitor,  and  it  is  at  the   suit  of 
Mr.  Clayton,  the  timber  merchant.  Yet  I  am  thus  shamefully  treated, 
arrested  at  a  moment  when  I  am  quite  unprepared  to  offer  bail,  though 
I  was  to  be  met  with   at  any  hour  of  the  day.     I  saw  this  very  Mr. 
Armstrong  the  day  before  yesterday,  and  he  then  faithfully  promised 
me,  as  a  man  and  as  a  gentleman,  that  he  would  be   satisfied  if  the 
debt  was  paid  by  the  first  of  November.     Ladies  and  Gentleman,  I 
have  to  apologise  to  you  for  thus  troubling  you,  but  I  could  not  avoid 
it  from  the  circumstances  in  which  I  was  placed." — (A  peal  of  groans 
then  followed. — Hisses  loud  and  long,  from   all  parts  of  the  house, 
were  directed  against  the  persons  who  had  given  rise  to  these  remarks 
from  Mi.  De  Camp.)  J.  G.  Clarke,  Esq.  stepped  out  from  the  boxes, 
and  with  a  noble  spirit  of  generosity  released  the  manager  from   his 
dilemma  by  giving  the  bailiff  his   word  that  he  would   see  the  money 
paid.     On  the  following  morning- the  debt,  which,  we  understand,  was 
under  £30.    was  discharged  by  the  same   gentleman.     Mr.  Butler, 
hefore   the  interlude   of  Three   Weeks  after  Marriage,  commenced, 
stepped  forward  and  said,  "  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  all  has  been  set- 
tled, and  the  performances  will  proceed  to  your  entire  satisfaction." 
Ob  Mr.  De  Camp's  appearance  in  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  which  con- 
cluded the  evening's  entertainments,  he  was  received  with  great  and 
long  continued   applause.     He  came  forward  and  observed,  that  he 
had  been  relieved  from  his  embarrassed  situation  by  the  kindness  and 
generosity  of  his  friends,  who  had  crowded  round  him  with  their  offers 
•f  assistance. " 

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This  Evening  the  Cotaedy  of  The 

Clandestine  Marriage 

Lord  Oglebv,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Sterling,  Mr  WILLIAMS,       Brush,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Sir  John  Melville,  Mr  VINING, 

Lovewell,  Mr  COOPER,    Canton,  Mr  WEST, 

Serjeant  Flower,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Traverse,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Truman,    Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Mrs  Heidelberg,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Miss  Sterling,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Betty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Fanny,  (1st  time)  Miss  CHESTFR. 
Chambermaid,  Miss  Wood,  Trusty,  Mrs  Keisdall, 

After  which,  (ls£  time)  a  nsw  Farce  called 

'Twonld  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Peter  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Van  Dander,  Mr  LISTON,     Van  Block,    Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  Mr  C.JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  with 


Lovers'  Quarrels, 

Sancho,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Carlos,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Lopez,  Mr  EBS WORTH, 

Leonora,    Mrs.  W.    CLIFFORD, 

Jacintha,  Mrs  GIBBS. 

On  Monday,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  &c. 


Cfn  atre  l\o|>ai,  digits!)  #pera  potter 


Ty>k  Kveaitig'  a   Musical  Performance,  #»t:tlea 

ejr  Freischutz ; 

Or,    the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno,  [Ranger  of  the  Forest']  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,    Kil  ian,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Casper,  (  a  Huntsman,)  Mr  BENNETT, 

Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  M.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,   Mess.   Henry,  J.  Bland,  and  Lodge. 

Agnes,   (Kuno's  Daughter)  Miss  PATON, 

Ann,  MissPOVEY, 
Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Bridesmaids,  Misses   Boden,  Henry,  Holdaway, 
M.  Nicol,  Southwell,  &  Mrs  J.  Weippert. 

Yageas,  Villagers,  by  Mess,  Burden,  Buxton,  Cahilf 
Collier,  Gallagher,  Lodge,  Sanders,  Shaw,  &e. 

Mesdames  W.  Bennet,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  &c. 

A  German  Waltz,  by  Misses  Romer,  Griffiths,  Vials, 
Reid.  Wells,  Vine,  Mess.  Bowman,  &  Willis. 


After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

GRETNA  GREEN 

The  Music  principally  composed  by  Mr  Reeve. 

Lord  Lovewell,  Mr  J.  BLAND,     Mr  Jenkins,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Mr  Torakins,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Larder,  Mr  POWER, 

Waiters,  Postillions,  Messrs  Henry,  Lodge,  &c. 

Emily,  Miss  POVEY,     Betty  Finikin,  Miss  KELLY. 


Of,  Monday,  The  Frozen.  Lake,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


Tim 

iimtvital  #ten1$tt ; 

AND  ' 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  870  Monday,  Sept.  13,   1824.  Price  lei. 

On  Saturday  night,  that  extraordinary  drama  of  interest  and  fin© 
music,  Der  Freischutz>  was  again  presented  to  a  most  numerous  au- 
dience;  and  Miss  Raton,  for  the  second  time,  supported  the  character 
of  JlgneSy  in  which  she  had  another  opportunity  of  displaying  her 
fine  voice,  and  that  highly  cultivated  style  which  place  her  amongst 
our  leading  vocalists.  On  the  occasion  in  question,  she  met  with  all 
that  warmth  of  approbation  which  her  professional  and  private  qua- 
lities entitle  her  to.  Mr.  Pearmax  ably  executed  the  music  allotted 
to  him  in  the  character  formerly  sustained  by  Mr.  Braitam.  This 
gentleman  always  displays  a  very  pleasing  taste  in  his  songs,  and 
therefore,  although  his  voice  does  not  conquer  all  the  difficulties  of 
some  musical  compositions,  yet  he  gratifies  in  no  common  degree,  and 
particularly  in  a  small  theatre.  The  Overture  arid  the  fine  ckprussf's, 
in  this  operatic  drama,  are  uncommonly  well  executed,  both  by  the 
iuatrumental  and  vocal  department,  and  received  corresponding  marks 
of  approbation  from  the  audience,  who  likewise  did  not  omit  to  reward 
in  that  manner  the  efforts  of  Miss  Fovev,  and  of  Mr.  H.  Phillips. 

In  the  Farce  of  Gretna  Green,  Miss  Kelly  and  Mr.  Wrench  created 
the  highest  entertainment  by  their  personation  of  Mistress  Betty 
Finikin,  and  the  Gentleman's  Gentleman. 

I^a^marfect  €$eatrc. 

The  Comedy  of  The  Clandestine  Marriage  was  the  first  of  the 
performances  on  Saturday  evening.  Mr.  W.  Farrex's  Lord  Qglehj 
was  the  chief  attjactio»  of  the  piece,  and  an  admirably  acted  cha- 
racter it  was.  He  first  attained  public  notice  in  this  part,  and  ever 
since  has  reigned  triumphantly  in  the  lordly  valetudinarian,  atid  in  all 
the  other  aged  imbeciles  of  the  stage.  Miss  Chester  played  Fanny 
in  a  most  interesting  manner.  Mrs.  Gibbs  represented  Miss  Sterling 
rery  well  ;  and,  indeed  the  whole  Comedy  was  excellently  performed. 
A  new  Farce  was  afterwards  pioduced  under  the  title  of  '  Tivould 
Puzzle  a  Conjuror.  This  piece,  which  we  think  is  taken  from  a  French 
drama,  is  founded  entirely  on  the  adventure  of  the  celebrated  Czar 
Peter  of  Russia,  who  intent  on  promoting  the  naval  greatness  of  his 
country,  came  in  disguise,  and  worked  as  a  common  ship-carpenter  in 
the  Dock  Yard  of  Sardam  in  Holland.  The  circumstance,  coming 
to  the  knowledge  of  the  Dutch,  the  German,  and  French  governments, 
each  sends  an  ambassador  with  secret  instructions  to  discover  the 
Monarch,  and  endeavour  to  form  a  treaty  offensive  and  defensive  with 


THE    THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


him,  in  opposition  to  the  views  of  the  other  powers.  The  humor  and 
puzzling  part  of  the  affair  arises  out  of  the  difficulty  of  discover- 
ing Peter.  For  it  happens  there  are  many  Peters  in  the  dock-yard  ; 
and  Mynheer  Van  Dunder,  the  burgomaster  of  Sardam,  is  a  person 
of  very  confused  intellect,  and  moreover  cannot  read  the  instructions 
sent  him.  At  length  it  is  discovered  there  are  but  two  foreign  Peters, 
one  of  whom,  of  course,  is  the  Czar,  known  a9  Peter  Micheloff,  or 
some  such  name,  and  the  other  Peter  Stanmitz,  a  deserter  from  a 
Muscovite  regiment.  Many  cross  purposes,  obscurities,  and  comical 
blunders  arise  to  perplex  the  poor  Burgomaster,  who  is  at  last  con- 
vinced that  Peter  Stanmitz  is  the  Czar  ;  and  hence  some  amusing  si- 
tuations arise,  until  all  the  Ambassadors  and  the  wise  Van  Dunder 
are  undeceived  by  the  Czar  himself.  This  Farce  was  pleasantly  acted, 
particularly  by  Mr.  Listox,  Mr.  Harlev,  and  Mr.  Cooper,  who  had 
the  chief  business  in  their  keeping,  and  the  audience,  which  was  one 
of  the  most  elegant  and  crowded  of  the  season,  gave  it  their  fial  of 
approbation.  It  struck  us,  however,  that  the  Czar's  final  discovery 
of  himself  was  not  well  accounted  for,  after  his  anxiety  and  alarm  for 
his  escape  through  the  embargo  which  had  been  laid  on  the  shipping 
of  the  Port. 

Mr.  Ducrow  takes  his  Benefit  this  evening  at  the  Amphitheatre. 

It  is  rumoured  that  the  English  Opera-House  will  be  appropriated 
next  winter  to  performances  entirely  foreign  to  its  original  purposes. 
In  other  words,  it  is  conjectured  that  Italian  Operas  will  take  place 
in  that  Theatre  twice  a  week  during  the  season,  and  that  the  Italian 
company  will  perform  on  alternate  nights  with  Mr.  Mathews. 

-Miss  Isabella  Paton  took  her  benefit  at  Tunbiidge  Wells  Theatre, 
on  Friday  se'night,  as  Lady  Teazle,  the  first  time. — This  young  lady 
had  appeared  at  Drury  Lane,  for  the  last  two  weeks  of  the  season, 
chiefly  in  Mrs.  Jordan's  characters,  with,  perhaps,  more  success  than 
has  been  obtained  since  the  time  of  that  eminent  performer,  especially 
considering  the  lateness  of  the  season. — With  the  exception  of  small 
imperfections,  incident  to  early  youth,  short  experience,  and  a  first 
performance  of  so  arduous  a  part,  Miss  I.  Paton's  Lady  Teazle  fully 
justifies  the  high  reputation  which  her  Letitia  Hardy  and  other  cha- 
racters have  justly  piocured.  We  are  inclined  to  agree  with  the  Lon- 
don critics,  in  considering  this  young  lady  the  first  in  our  recollection 
who  has  possessed,  in  an  eminent  degree,  the  styles  of  both  Miss  Far- 
ren  and  Mrs.  Jordan  ;  her  gracefulness  and  animation  in  the  former, 
and  her  rich  and  original  humor  in  the  latter  being  equally  above  or- 
dinary pretensions — Brighton  Herald. 

Mr.  Kean  is  engaged  to  perform  at  Limrick  for  a  £cw  nights.-— 
There  being  no  theatre  in  that  city,  the  assembly-room  is  being  fitted 
up  for  a  theatrical  company. 

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This  Evening,  a  ©omic  Piece,  eall'd 

BLUE  DEVILS. 

Megrim,  Mr  COOPER,     Deniisou,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Bailiff,  Mr  EBSWORTH,  James,  Mr  WEST, 
Annette,  Miss  LOVE. 

After  which,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,  called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,  Mr  VIN1NG, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Miss  LOVE. 


To  conclude  with,  (2nd  time)  a  new  Farce  called 

^Twoukl  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Peter  Czar  of  Museow,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Van  Dander,  Mr  LISTON,     Van  Block,    Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  Mr  C.JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite,  with  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  &c 


Cf)eatie  ftopal,  digits!)  ©pera  House. 

Tliis  Evening,  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake, 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BA-RTLEY,       < 
Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 
Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Willielm,  Mr  Keeley, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,   Mr.   Henry, 

Domestics,  Messrs  Mi n ton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Bareness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 


After  which,  (7  th  time)  a  New  Farce,  called 


Jo 


Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leathcrlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Delepierre,  (an  American  Gentleman)  Mf  BROADHURST. 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Sir.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  {Jonathan's  JVigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Misa  HENRY,    Mrs  Lemoo,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To  conclude  with  A  XEJV  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

JLJ3LJI  JL       H^r  JsLm>     ±?JLJB.K^K!!?   • 

Dick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 
and  a  brace  of  sporting  Soxgs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 
O'Rourke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,  Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER. 
Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,    Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 
John,  Mr  HENRY,    Servants,  Messrs,  CAHII.L  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Dolly  O'Daisy,  Mi  ss  POVEY 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


THE 

Heatttcal  #fe&n*bn* ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*f  Kothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice;" 

No.  871  Tuesday,  Sept.  14,   1824.  Price  Id. 

J^ajmiiat&ct  €ljcatre. 

The  Comic  Piece  of  Blue  Devils,  with  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 
Sweethearts  and  Wives,  and  the  second  performance  of  the  new  Farce 
of  *T would  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  attracted  a  crowded  attendance  to 
this  theatre  last  night.— The  acting  in  the  latter  piece  is  excellent, 
particularly  by  Mr.  Cooter,  Mr.  Liston,  Mr.  Harley,  and  Mrs. 
Chatterley,  and,  we  have  no  doubt,  it  will  have  a  long  run. 


This  Theatre  was  crowded  in  all  parts  last  night,  to  sec  The  Fro- 
zen Lake,  Jonathan  in  England,  and  Hit  or  Jtfiss ! — Mr.  Wrrnch, 
and  Miss  Kelly,  were  highly  amusing  in  the  first  pieee  ;  Mr.  Pear- 
man  and  Miss  Noel  sang  delightfully.  Mr.  Mathews,  as  Jonathan 
TV.  Doubihins,  kept  the  audience  in  continual  laughter.  Hit  or  Jtfiss 
followed,  and  was  well  performed. 


Olympic  Theatre. — The  greatest  preparations  are  making  for  the 
opening  of  this  compact  and  elegant  '*  little  box,"  which,  we  hear,  is 
fixed  for  Saturday,  the  2nd  of  October.  We  were  favored  the  other 
day  with  a  peep  at  the  interior,  and  were  much  gratified  with  the  many 
improvements  already  made  ;  the  company  engaged  are,  we  under- 
stand, both  numerous  and  talented;  many  names  were  mentioned  to 
hb  of  long  established  celebrity.  The  management,  we  are  glad  to 
hear,  remain  under  the  able  arrangement  of  our  old  friend,  Vining, 
whose  capabilities  as  manager  and  actor  are  well  known.  The  liberal- 
ity of  Mr.  Frampton,  the  proprietor,  is  conspicuous,  in  endeavoring 
to  promote,  at  great  expense  and  exertion,  the  comfort  and  conve- 
nience of  his  patrons. — We  heartily  wish  him  a  successful  season. 

Surrey. — Der  Freischutz,  and  The  Burning  Bridge,  were  again 
repeated  last  night  to  a  numerous  audience. 

Sadler's  Wells. — Two  new  pieces  were  produced  here  last  night, 
which  met  with  decided  success. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre. — Mons.  Ducrow  had  his  Benefit  last  night, 
which  was  crowded.  The  Battle  of  Waterloo,  with  Mons.  Oucrow's 
celebrated  Horsemanship,  the  Chinese  Cavalry,  and  the  Deft  Jlfeg, 
were  the  entertainments,  which  met  with  thunders  of  applause. 

Mr  Elliston  has  been  performing  a  round  of  his  favourite  Charac- 
ters at  the  Birmingham  Theatre.     He  returns  to  town  this  day. 


THE    THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Mr.  Macready  is  to  superintend  the  Tragedies  which  are  to  he 
acted  at  Dniry  Lane  Theatre,  in  the  room  of  Mr  Buxx,  who  has  re- 
tired from  the  management. 

Vox  Wep.er. — The  most  popular  German  Vocal  Composer  now  liv- 
ing is  decidedly  Carl  Maria  Von  Weber.  The  Opera  of  Dcr  Frei- 
schutz  has  proved  a  prize  to  every  German  theatrical  manager  from 
Hamburgh  to  Vienna.  To  the  directors  of  the  Berlin  theatre  it  is 
said  to  have  produced  above  30,000  dollars,  having  been  performed 
upwards  of  fifty  times  in  18  months.  Weber  was  born  at  Eaton,  ia 
Ilolstcin,  in  1783.  He  studied  in  early  youth  the  piano,  at  Munich, 
under  J.  N.  Kalchcr,  and  soon  after  received  letters  in  composition 
from  Michael  Haydn,  at  Saltzburglu  At  eleven  years  of  age  he  was 
so  far  advanced  in  the  science,  that  he  not  -only  performed  in  public, 
hut  composed  short  figure  movements  for  four  voices.  In  1803,  he 
went  to  Vienna,  where  he  completed  his  musical  education  under  the 
guidance  of  the  two  Haydns,  Solieri,  and  Beethoven.  In  1813,  he 
was  appointed  composer  to  the  National  Theatre  at  Prague.  Besides 
his  "  Frdsdiutz,"'  Weber  has  composed  the  "  Prcxiosa,"  a  much 
admired  Opera  ;  also  "  Abul  Hassan''  which  is  said  to  contain  some 
beautiful  music,  especially  a  Polacca,  with  violoncello  accompaniments, 
and  several  other  Operas, 

Miss  Macauley  attracted  much  company  last  week  to  the  Margate 
Theatre.  She  played  jJdelgitha,  Isabella,  and  Lady  Rodolpha  Lu?n- 
berconrt  with  great  applause. 

The  Liverpool  theatre  has  this  season  been  supported  by  the  talents 
of  Mr.  C.  Kemble,  Mr.  Connor,  Mr.  Meadows,  Mr.  Browne,  Mr. 
Knight,  Mr.  Jones,  Mr.  Dowton,  and  Mr.  Blanehard,  Mrs.  Ogilvie, 
Mrs.  Butm,  JMcsdames  L.  Kelly,  M.  Hammersley,  Clara  Fisher. 
Smithson,  Fordo,  and  M.  Tree.  Mr.  Blanehard,  Mr.  Hunt,  and 
Miss  M.  Tree  are  now  performing  there.  Miss  M.  Tree's  health  is  ia 
so  delicate  a  state  as  not  to  admit  of  her  performing  in  more  than  one 
piece  of  an  evening.  On  Wednesday  last  an  apology  was  made  for 
her  non-appearance  in  the. part  of  Ro>dva,  in  the  Barber  of  Seville. 
She  had  previously  played  Mary,  in  Cfmrles  the  Second,  and  showed 
evident  signs  or  indisposition.  Her  professional  exertions  muct  have 
injured  her  health.  It  is  much  to  be  lamented  that  she  suffers  her  in- 
gagements  in  different  and  distant  parts  of  the  kingdom  so  rapidly  to 
succeed  each  other  as  not  to  allow  her  sufficient  time  to  recover  her 
fatigue  of  traveling  and  constant  performing.  The  Theatre  has  been  in 
general  well  attended,  and  the  benefits  of  the  performers  have  been 
very  productive.  Mr.  Terry  is  announced  for  Sir  Pertinax  this  even- 
ing. Mr.  M'Crcatlv  and  Miss  Lacv  are  also  mentioned  as  being  in  the 
catalogue  of  stars  yet  to  appear. 

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This  Evening,  (9th  time)  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake. 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg-,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keeley, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry, 

Domestics,  Messrs  Mi n ton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 

After  which,  (Sth  time)  a  New  Farce,  called 

Jonathan  in  England 

Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Nattv  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Delepierro,  (an  American  Gentleman)  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  JSfigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  {a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  LemoD,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To  cenclude  with  A  XEIV  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

HIT  OR  MISS ! 

Dick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 

and  a  brace  of  sporting  Soxgs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 

O'Rourke  O'Daisv,  Mr  POWER,  Jerrv  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 
John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHILL  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Clara  Stirling.    Miss  HOLDAWAY,  '   Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVEY 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


Cpeatrir  Ifcopal.  ^ay-jWatfcet. 


■  Ill    ||l    I    J»-Jf»V»VJ< 


This  Evening,  tho  Comedy  of 

THE  HYPOCRITE. 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  COOPER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON,  Darnley,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,   Mr  C.  JONES, 

OJd  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Betty, Mrs  Coveney,  Young- Lady  Lambert,  Miss  Boyce 
Charlotte,  Mrs  CHAT TERLEY. 

After  which,  the  new  Farce  of 

'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Peter  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Van  Dander,  Mr  LISTON,     Van  Block,    Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  Mr  C.JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

Of  Age  To-morrow, 

Baron  Piffleberg,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Frederick  Baron  Willinhurst,  Mr  VINING, 

Hans  Molkus,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Friz,  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES. 

Lady  Brumback,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Maria,  Miss  LOVE,  with  "  No  Joy  without  my  Lovs" 
Sophia,  Miss  J.  SCOTT. 

To-morrow,  The  Clandestine  Marriage,  &  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror, 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Miss  Lik wood's  celebrated  Picture*  in  ycedlt  Work — Leicester-fcq'iare. 


THE 


[teatvical  Qib&rbct' ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*l  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  872         Wednesday,  »ept:h%   1824.         Price  Id: 


ijjapmiarftct  €f)ratrc. 

The  Comedy  of  The  Hypocrite  was  again  presented  last  night,  and 
attracted  a  very  numerous  audience.  The  performance  of  the  cha- 
racter of  Doctor  Cantwell,  by  Mr.  W.  Farren,  does  credit  to  his  ta- 
lents, because  it  is  an  able  piece  of  acting  out  of  his  proper  line.— 
The  usual  applause  attended  Mr.  Listox's  Maicicorm,  and  the  other 
chief  characters  were  excellently  sustained  by  Mr.  Ccofeii,  Mrs. 
Chatterley,  &c. 

The  new  Farce  of  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  went  off  extremely 
well,  and  Of  Age  To-morroio  most  pleasantly  concluded  the  enter- 
tainments of  the  evening. 


Those  three  eminently  successful  pieces,  The  Frozen  Lake,  Jo- 
nathan in  England,  and  Hit  or  Jlliss,  with  its  "  nguf  Feature,"  were 
performed  last  night  to  a  very  numerous  audience,  who  seemed  highly 
pleased  with  the  whole  of  the  entertainments.  We  were  happy  again 
to  see  Miss  Noel  enabled  to  resume  her  station  here  ;  she  appeared 
in  her  former  character  of  the  Princess  in  the  first  piece,  and  sang 
most  sweetly.  Miss  Kelly  was,  as  usual,  very  clever  in  her  perform- 
ance of  the  Baroness,  and  Mr.  Wrench,  Mr.  Pearman,  Mr.  Bart- 
ley,  &c.  ably  sustained  their  several  parts.  Whilst  P.Icssrs.  Wrench 
and  Pearman  were  on  the  stage  a  loud  laugh  burst  suddenly  from  the 
audience,  which  rather  discomposed  those  gentlemen  ;  they  hesitated 
in  their  dialogue,  and  glanced  an  eye  of  suspicion  at  each  other,  un- 
til it  was  discovered  that  a  "  fair  debutante**  of  the  Feline  tribe, 
had  made  her  entree  at.  the  wing,  but  being  quite  overcome  at  trie 
shouts  of  applause  that  welcomed  '  her  first  appearance  on  any  stage/ 
she  withdrew  in  extreme  agitation. 


Miss  I.Paton,  sister  of  the  eminent  vocalist,  who  made  so  success- 
ful a  debut  last  season,  is  engaged  by  Mr.  Elliston,  for  three  years. 

Miss  M.  Tree,  after   performing   during   the   recess   in   Scotland, 
where   she  was  received  with   very   great  favour,  will  appear  at  the 
Theatres  in  Liverpool,  Manchester,  and  Southampton,  previously  to, 
tjhe  commencement  of  the  winter  campaign  at  the  Theatre  Koyal,  Co- 
Tent  Garden. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Covent  Garden  Theatre  opens  for  the  season  on  the  27th  instant, 
and  Drury  Lane  on  the  29th.  There  is  evident  bustle  and  prepara- 
tion at  each  house,  for  an  arduous  struggle  and  competition. 

Mr.  Rayner  closed  a  week's  engagement  at  York,  and  played  Pen- 
ruddock,  in  The  Wheel  of  Fortune,  for  his  benefit. 

Mr.  Charles  Kemble  is  on  his  return  from  Germany,  where  he 
has  engaged  Weber,  the  celebrated  German  composer,  to  superintend 
two  or  three  Musical  Dramas,  which  are  to  be  produced  at  Covent - 
garden  Theatre. 

Garrick's  First  Play-Bill — When  Garrick  quitted  Ispwich, 
where  he  played  a  tew  nights  in  a  provincial  company,  he  repaired  to 
London  ;  but  it  appears  that  he  was  unable  to  obtcin  an  engagement 
at  any  of  the  great  Houses.  He  was  then  obliged  to  join  the  company 
in  Goodman's-fields,  who,  to  avoid  being  sent  to  prison  as  rogues  and 
vagabonds,  for  acting  without  a  license,  presented  Plays  to  their  au- 
dience, gratis,  charging  them  only  for  the  Concerts.  Here  it  was 
that  the  British  lioscius,  trembling  between  hope  and  fear,  made  his 
first  bow  as  Richard  the  Third.  The  applause  which  he  received  was 
tumultous ;  the  public  caught  with  admiration  the  brilliant  sparks  of 
genius  which  he  emitted,  and  with  their  fostering  hand  bore  him  tri- 
umphantly along  the  current  of  popularity  ;  they  placed  him  at  the 
very  head  of  his  profession,  and  made  him  an  object  of  wonder  and 
admiration  to  the  whole  world.  The  following  copy  of  the  bill  which 
announces  his  first  appearance  is  curious  : 

"  Goodman's  Fields,  Oct.  19,  1741. — At  the  Theatre  in  Goodman's 
Fields,  this  day,  will  be  performed  a  Concert  of  Vocal  and  Instrumen- 
tal Music,  divided   into  two  parts. — Tickets   at  three,  two,  and  one 
shilling. — Places  for  the  boxes  to  be  taken  at  the  Fleece  Tavern,  next 
the  Theatre. — N.  B.  Between  the  two   parts   of  the  Concert  will  be 
presented  an  Historical  Play,  called   the  Life  and  Death  of  King  Ri- 
chard III ;  containing  the  Distresses   of  King  Henry  VI ;  the  artful 
acquisition  of  the  Crown  by  King  Richard  ;  the  murder  of  young  King 
Edward  V.  and  brother  in   the  Tower  ;  the   landing  of  the  Earl   of 
Richmond,  and  the  death  of  King  Richard  in  the  memorable   Battle 
of  Bosworth-rield,  being  the  last  that  was  fought  between  the  Houses 
of  York  and  Lancaster  ;  with   other   true   historical  passages.     The 
part  of  King  Hichard  by  a  Gentleman,*  (who  never  appeared  on  any 
Stage);  King  Henry,  Mr.  Giifard;  Richmond,  Mr.  Marshall ;  Prince 
Edward,  Miss   Hippesley  ;  Duke   of  York,  Miss  Naylor,  &c.  &c. — 
With  an  Entertainment  of  Dancing,  &c. — To  which  will  be  added,  a 
Ballad   Opera,  in   one   act,  called    the  Virgin   Unmasked.     Both  of 
which  will  be  perfomed  by  persons  gratis  for  diversion. — The  Concert 
to  begin  at  six  o'clock  precisely." 

*  GAltlUCK. 

Fn.ited  St  Published  h\  K.Tiiomks.  Denmark-court.  E>ete»- 'change.  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Piloted;  on  the  lowest  Terms.— All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cijeatit  ftopal,  Cngltfilj  ^peta^ousf . 

This  Evening,  (10th  time)  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake^ 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Willielm,  Mr  Keeley, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry, 

Domestic^  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 

After  wbicb,  (9tb  time)  a  New  Farce,  catted 

Jonathan  in  England 

Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Pelepierro,  {an  American  Gentleman)  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  digger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  {a  Black  Howetnaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Mist*  HENRY,    Mrs  LemoD,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To  conclude  with  A  XEJV  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

HIT  OS  MISS ! 

Dick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 

and  a  brace  at  sporting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 

O'Rourke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,  Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MlNTON, 
John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHILL  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymoutb,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Clara  Stirling,    Miss  HOLDAWAY,      Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVJSV 

To-morrow,  Der  Freiscbutz,  with  Free  and  Easy. 


This  Evening  the  Comedy  of  The 

Clandestine  Marriage* 

Lord  Ogleby,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Sterling,  Mr  WILLIAMS,       Brush,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Sir  John  Melville,  Mr  VINING, 

Lovewell,  Mr  COOPER,    Canton,  Mr  WEST, 

Serjeant  Flower,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Traverse,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Truman,    Mr  W.JOHNSON, 

Mrs  Heidelberg  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Miss  Sterling,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Betty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Fanny,  Miss  CHESTER. 
Chambermaid,  Miss  Wood,  Trusty,  Mrs  Kendall, 

After  which,  the  new  Farce  of 

yTwould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Peter  Czar  of  Musco  w,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Van  Dander,  Mr  LISTON,     Van  Block,    Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Comic  Piece  of 

MATRIMONY. 

Baron  de  Limberg,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Delaval,  Mr.  VINING,     O'Cloghorty,  Mr  LEE, 
Sentinels,  Messrs  C.  Jones,  and  Coates, 
Clara,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 


To  -morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with  /Tuould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror* 
and  No  Song  no  Supper,  Margaretta,  (1st  time)  ftlissLovE. 

-  ■  EXHIBITIONS.  :  ~ 

Mr-  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Eancv   Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  'Modelling!  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand, 


THE 


Elttatetcal  0b$ttUet ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  maliee." 

AV  873  Thurday'Sept.  16,   1824.  Price  Id. 


■  i  ■■|j»i»_g"j 


The  Comedy  of  The  Clandestine  JMarriage  was  acted  here  last 
night,  to  a  very  numerous  and  genteel  audience.  Mr.  W.  Faiuiek, 
as  Lord  Ogleby,  represented  to  the  life  those  infirmities  which  a  fash- 
ionable life  generally  brings  on  a  little  before  the  sufferer  is  inclined  to 
abandon  the  pleasures  of  the  beau  monde.  He  combined  rheumatism 
and  spasm  with  the  gay  fancies  of  the  tottering  Nobleman,  so  as  to 
create  much  entertainment.  Miss  Chester  was  the  Fanny t  which 
she  represented  in  a  very  engaging  manner.  Mrs.  Gibbs,  as  JlJtss 
Sterling,  gave  a  vigorous  picture  of  the  bad  disposition  of  that  lady. 
Brush,  by  Mr.  Harley,  was  rendered  a  very  amusing  personage; 
and  Canton,  by  Mr.  W.  West,  was  fairly  represented. — No  one  ever 
played  this  character  so  well  as  poor  Wewitzer.  Mr.  Williams  did 
Sterling  in  a  sound  style  ;  and  Mrs.  Windsor,  if  it  were  not  for  her 
comely  smooth  face,  would  have  been  an  excellent  Jfrs.  Heidelberg. — 
Mrs.  Windsor  is  too  tidy  and  nice  a  body,  to  allow  us  to  fancy  her 
for  a  moment  a  coarse  and  vulgar  character.  The  new  Farce  went 
off  very  well.  

<2ngli$)  <©pera^)ou3c* 

There  was  another  crowded  bouse  here  last  night,  to  see  The 
Frozen  Lake,  and  Mr.  Mathews  in  Jonathan  IV.  Doubikins,  and 
Dick  Cypher.  The  first  piece  is  a  light  pretty  thing,  and  is  likely 
hereafter  to  be  often  acted,  when  it  can  be  so  well  represented  as  it 
now  is.  Miss  Kelly  and  Mr.  Wrench  got  great  applause.  Of  course, 
it  is  superfluous  to  say,  that  an  incessant  burst  of  merriment  was  ex- 
cited by  the  two  other  pieces,  Mr.  Mathews,  &c.  u  poked  their  fun" 
too  effectually  on  us  to  allow  time  for  gravity. 

(From  a  Correspondent.) 
Sadler's  Wells — A  high  treat  was  given  at  this  house  on  Monday 
to  a  fashionable  and  numerous  audience,  in  the  production  of  an  in- 
teresting melo-drama,  from  the  pen  of  a  Mr.  Judah,  of  the  United 
States  of  America,  where  it  has  been  acted  with  the  most  extraordi- 
nary success,  for  more  than  200  successive  nights.  In  our  opinion  it 
is  decidedly  the  best  piece  of  the  kind  ever  witnessed  here  :  the  plot 
is  completely  original:  the  incidents  peculiar  and  pleasing  ;  the  sce- 
«ery  is  of  that  splendid  description  that  cannot  fail  exciting  admira- 
tion.— we  need  only  add  the  name  of  the  artist,  (Greenwood)  to 
sonvince  our  readers  of  its  excellence  ;  the  music  deserves  more  than 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


©idiuary  praise,  and  is  another  proof  of  the  capabilities  and  talent 
of  the  composer,  (H.  Nicholson)  ;  the  characters,  which  are  ably 
written,  were  all  finely  delineated  by  the  company,  the  strength  of 
which  is  very  judiciously  brought  into  action.  We  cannot  eulogise  too 
much  the  liberality  displayed  by  the  management,  in  bringing  forth 
so  valuable  an  acquisition  to  their  stage  ;  the  production  of  which,  we 
understand,  was  entrusted  to  the  care  of  Mr.  Gallott,  to  whom 
every  praise  is  due  for  the  inimitable  manner  he  has  brought  it  for- 
ward. We  congratulate  the  proprietors  in  placing  it  in  such  able, 
hands;  and  on  their  success  of  Monday  evening ;  we  have  no  doubt 
but  it  will  run  the  season  ;  at  least  it  deserves  it. — The  loudest  ap- 
plause attended  its  announcement  for  the  week.  A  very  laughable 
piece,  called  "  If  the  Cap  fits  ye,  wear  it"  was  also  produced,  and 
received  the  approbation  it  merited.  The  water-piece  of  "  Abdellacf 
retains  its  high  rank.  Mr.  Bryant  sings  an  Irish  Medley,  which  is 
always  encored. 

The  Surrey  and  Davis's  Amphitheatre  were  most  numerously  at- 
tended last  night,  and  the  performance  at  each  house  went  off  with 
great  approbation. 

The  Aberdeen  Theatre  wa$  opened  on  Tuesday  se'nnight,  and  Mr. 
Sinclair  acted  Prince  Orlando,  in  the  Opera  of  The  Cabinet. 

Mr.  Macready  appeared  at  the  Belfast  Theatre  on  Monday,  in  Co- 
riolanus.     He  is  engaged  there  for  twelve  nights.— British  Press. 

Died,  on  the  18th.  instant,  at  Bath,  Mr.  Stanton,  formerly  and 
for  many  years,  Manager  of  the  Preston,  Lancaster,  and  other  Thea- 
tres in  the  North  of  England. 

A  Mademoiselle  Legros,  one  of  the  dancers  at  the  King's  Theatre, 
lately  went  from  this  country  to  Paris,  having,  as  she  imagined,  care- 
fully packed  in  her  trunk  jewellery  to  the  amount  of  £8000.  sterling, 
a  property,  of  course,  not  wholly  acquired  by  the  agility  of  her  "  light 
fantastic  toe."  Upon  her  arrival  in  the  French  capital,  she  found 
that  her  jewellery-box  was  gone  ;  that  the  robbery  is  supposed  to  have 
been  committed  in  London,  by  persons  who  were  about  her  whilst 
packing  her  trunks. — No  clue  has  yet  been  discovered  that  is  likely  to 
lead  to  their  detection. 

Mr.  Archer,  of  Drury  Lane,  performed  Hotspur,  in  Shakspeare's* 
Henry  the  Fourth,  at  the  Bristol  Theatre,  on  Monday  night. — The 
legend  of  the  renowned  Whittington  and  his  Cat,  has  been  got  up  as 
a  Pantomime,  in  which  the  activity  of  Ellar,  and  the  accentricity  of 
Paulo,  astonished  and  delighted  their  auditors.  Mr.  Grey,  pro- 
prietor of  the  celebrated  Fantoccini,  is  engaged  for  a  limited  number 
of  nights  by  Mr.  Macready.  Last  night  John  Bull,  Monsieur  Ton- 
son,  and  Merry  Mourners,  were  the  performances.  The  excellence 
of  Gattie's  Morbleu  is  well  known  to  our  readers ;  and  on  this  oc- 
casion he  played  it  with  all  his  former  humor  and  judgment. 

Printed  Si  Published  by  E. Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exefer-'ehan^e,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Obiervery  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  aboire. 


Cljeatie  &opal,  £ay*iWarfcrt. 


This    Evening,  the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,   called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs*  Whi.taker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  arid  Perry. 

Admiral  Frankly  n,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRJCK, 

Laura,  Miss  LOVE. 

After  whieh,  the  new  Farce  of 

^Twoidd  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Peter  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Van  Dander,  Mr  LISTON,     Van  Block,    Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  VarenslorT,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To  conclude  with 

No  Song  no  Supper. 

Robin,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Frederick,  Mr  MELROSE,      Crop,  Mr   HUCKEL, 

Endless,  Mr  WILKINSON, 
Thomas,  Mr  EBSWORTH,  William,  Mr  BROUGH, 

Margaretta,  [hi  time]  Miss  LOVE, 
Louisa,  Mrs  GARRICK,     Dorothy,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 
Nelly,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

To-morrow,  The  Padlock,  Leonora,  (1st  time)  Miss  Holmes,  with 
Married  and  Single,  and  'Twould  Pnzale  a  Conjuror. 


CiHatve  K'd&at,  CttgUsl;  €>peta^ousf. 


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this  Evening  a  Musical  Performance,  entitled 

Der  Freischutz ; 

Or,   the  SEVENTH  BULLET/ 

Kuno,  [Ranger  of  the  Forest]  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Rudolph,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Ottoear,  Mr  BAKER,    Kil  ian,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Casper,  (  a  Huntsman  J  Mr  BENNETT, 

Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  and  Lodge. 

Agnes,  (Kunos  Daughter)  Miss  PA  TON, 

Ann,  Miss  POYEY, 
Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,   Mrs  BRYAN, 

Bridesmaids,  Misses   Boden,   Henry,  Holdaway, 
M.  Nicol,  Southwell,  &  Mrs  J.Weippert. 

Yagers,  Villagers,  by  Mess,  Burden,  Buxton,  Cahill 
Collier,  Gallagher,  Lodge,  Sanders,  Shaw,  &c. 

Mesdames  W.  Ben  net,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  &c. 

A  German  Waltz,  by  Misses  Romer,  Griffiths,  Vials, 
Reid.  Wells,  Vine,  Mess.  Bowman,  &  Willis. 

After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of  • 

FREE  and  EASY. 

Sir  John  Freeman,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Ralph,  MrRAYNER, 

Mr  Charles  Courtley,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Richard,  Mr  SALTER,     Peter,  Miss  H.  BODEN, 

Michael,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 
Eugenia,  Miss  CARR,     Gertrude,  Miss  KELLY, 
Mrs  Charlotte  Courtley,  Miss  POVEY, 

Rase,    Miss   R.    BODEN,     Cook,  Mrs  JERROLD 

_   .  ,    .,■■■,■ - . , _, .  * 

To-njorrow,  Brother  and  fefistcr,  with  Jonathan  in  England^  &c. 


THE 


Eftcatrital  0imniwr ; 


AND 


Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  874  Friday' Septal ,1824.  PWce  W. 


HI      " 


Ipap-marfcct  €ijcatte» 

The  performances  here  last  night,  were  Sweethearts  and  Wives, 

-'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and  JVo  Song  no  Supper.     In  the  latter 

piece  Miss  Love   appeared,  for  the  first  time,  as  Margaret  to,  and 

sang  delightfully.     Mr   Harlot  acted  Robin  very  humorously. — The 

house  was  remarkably  well  attended. 

€ng!i^!j  ©gcra#cn£e. 

A  house  crowded  in  every  part  soon  after  the  opening  of  the  doors, 
was  the  result  of  another    announcement  of  Der  Frcischutz,  with 
Miss  Paton  and  Mr.  Pearman  in  the  two  principal  vocal  characters. 
The  music   of  this  Opera  is,  indeed,  so  strikingly  characteristic,  so 
grand  and  so  sentimental,  that  its  vast  attraction  cannot  be  a  matter 
of  wonder.     Weber,  its  composer,  does  not,  however,  appear  clever 
at  light  pieces   of  music  ;  his  mirthful   airs  want  the   playful   turns 
which  the  French  composers  are  so  happy  in  producing.     The  solemn, 
the  rapid,  and  the  tender  styles,  are  what  he  appears  best  calculated 
to  shine  in.    "Miss  Paton  gave  fine  effect  to  the  scena  ;  her  execution 
of  some  of  the  passages   was  very  brilliant  ;  but  we  have  heard  her, 
we  think,  in  better  voice.     The  delicate  organ  of  these  fair  vocalists 
is  often  affected  by  the  changes  of  the  weather,  and  the  variations  of 
health  to  which  every  one  is  liable.     A  little  indisposition — a  little 
flatness  of  animal  spirits,  are,  thus,  frequently  productive  of  a  most 
material  temporary   injury  to  the  voice  ;  and  which,  although   not 
^mounting  to  serious  indisposition,  and,  therefore,  not  compelling  an 
apology,  is  yet  sufficient  to  lessen  the  clearness  arid  usual  general  effect 
of  the  tones,     This  is  an  evil  audiences  must  frequently  lay  their  ac- 
count with,  and  all  they  can  say  on  the  subject  is,  that  if  they  have 
not  heard  their  favorite  singer  in  her  finest  condition,  yet  they  have 
heard  very  nearly  enough  of  perfection  in  brilliancy  and  sweetness,  to 
command  their  delighted  attention.     Mr*,  Pearman*  has  greatly  raised 
his  vocal  fame  by  his  very  abJc  execution  of  the  music  of  his  character, 
recently  sustained  by  Mr.  Brahaju.     This   gentleman   we  have  ever 
commended  for  taste  and  a  very  pleasing   voice ;  besides   being  ah 
actor    superior   to  most  vocal  performers,,     He  is  always  strictly  at- 
tentive to  the  business  of  the  scene,  and  his  exertions  to  please  seldom 
pass  unrewarded  by  the  audience. 

In  Free  and  Easy,  which    followed,  much   entertainment  was  de- 
rived from  the  acting  of  Mr.  Wkekch,  Miss  Kelly,  &c. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Glasgow  Theatre. — Our  duties  as  '*  Theatrical  Observers,"  na- 
turally  enough,  induce  us  to  occasionally  watcb  the  progress  of  those 
actors  and  actresses  who  now,  during  the  London  recess,  fill  the  most 
prominent  characters  in  the  drama  on  the  provincial  boards — -and 
which  duty  we  cannot  discharge  more  faithfully  than  hy  setting  forth 
the  opinions  of  an  able  contemporary  critic,  relative  to  the  perform- 
ances of  Miss  M.  Tree  and  Bliss  Edmiston,  in  Shakspeare's  cele- 
brated Comedy  of  Twelfth  flight ;  or,  What  you  Will,  lately  acted 
at  the  above  Theatre.  Of  the  former  lady  this  gentleman  remarks  :—  - 
"  Miss  Tree's  Viola  was  animated  in  the  extreme.  There  was  a  na- 
tive buoyancy,  a  sprigbtliness,  and  a  sweet  joy,  through  her  whole 
performance,  that  was  quite  bewitching.  Her  several  interviews  with 
the  Duke,  her  master,  were  chaste  and  faithful,  betraying  not  the 
slightest  symptom  of  love  to  him,  or  jealousy  to  Olivia ;  and  the 
smothered  coldness  with  which  she  received  Olivia's  vows,  was  very 
delightful.  And  then,  when  Malvolia  brought  the  ring  to  her,  how 
knowingly  she  exclaimed — "lam  the  man!"  Nothing,  however, 
could  exceed  the  effeminate  fear,  the  cunning,  and  the  masterful 
agility,  with  which  she  fought  Sir  Andrew.  Madame  Vestris  could 
not  have  thrust  at  him  mote  slyly,  or  with  greater  ease  and  nimble- 
ne'ss.  After  paying  the  just  tribute  of  approbation  to  Miss  Tree, 
our  Northern  brother  critic,  in  language  not  less  remarkable  for  its 
eloquence  than  its  strict  adherence  to  truth,  thus  speaks  of  the  grace- 
ful and  energetic  acting  of  Miss  Edmiston,  in  the  interesting  and  ar- 
duous chat  actor  of  Olivia ;— ■"  We  were  really  delighted  with  Miss 
Edmiston's  Olivia.  We  have  occasionally  missed  her  in  the  Theatre, 
and  heard  that  she  preferred  private  study  to  public  exhibition-— dis- 
regarded any  little  pleasure  which  a  four  hours'  seat  in  the  boxes 
might  afford,  and  drank,  in  the  stillness  of  her  own  parlour,  the  ner 
tiferous  incense  which  Shakspeare's  pages  produced.  Olivia  was  a 
complete  confirmation  of  it ;  and  the  character  combined  all  those 
springs  of  talent  which  constitute  a  great  actress.  Hitherto,  as  we 
formerly  mentioned,  Miss  Edmiston  was  not  general  enough  in  her 
course  of  studies,  and  confined  her  feminine  attractions,  not  so  much 
to,  general,  as  to  particular  traits  of  character.  But  to-night  she  was 
dignified  and  humble,  austere  and  loving,  scornful  and  tender,  grave 
and  humorous — a  mixture  of  theatrical  acquirements,  which  are  not 
very  common.  The  mournful  respect  she  bore  to  her  departed  bro- 
ther— the  indifference,  and,  indeed  contempt,  she  exhibited  to  the 
Duke — the  violent  gust  of  love  that  Cupid  so  slyly  blew  into  her 
breast — and  the  general  good  humor  which  she  kept  through  the 
whole  performance — were  really  quite  surprising.  With  what  a  de- 
lightful majesty,  and  ease,  and  grace,  did  she  draw  in  a  chair,  and 
desire  the  Clown  to  prove  her  a  fool  !  She  scarcely  felt  enough  of 
loving  emotion  in  her  first  interviews  with  Cesario  ;  and  we  thought 
she  was  too  abrupt  in  sending  the  ring  after  Viola.  Cut,  speaking 
generally,  we  can  say,  with  sincerity,  that  no  one  belonging  to  the 
Glasgow  company  is  making  such  rapid  improvement — arising,  too, 
principally  from  her  own  resources  and  her  own  though' 


theatre  Eopai,  (Cnglts!)  #pera ^ouse. 


r-r.-jt.-.  ^?^rw^gJ^^^gjagft?w^jj^'/,-*yj|-ja 


This  Evening,  by  Permission  of  the  Proprietors  of  the  Theatre  Royal 

Covent  Garden,  the  Comic  Opera  of 


Brother  and  Sister* 


Don  Christoval  de  Tormes,  Mr  HARTLEY, 
Don  Sylvia  de  Flores,  Mr  PHILIPPS,  who  will  sing 

44  Just  like  Love.'*  and   "  Love  has  Eyes'* 
Pachco,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,  Bartolo,  Mr  'KEELEY, 

Donna  Isadora,  Miss  PATON, 
Donna  Camilla,  Miss  CARR,  Agatha,  Miss  POVEY, 

Rosanthe  (1st  time)  Miss  HARVEY, 
who  will   introduce  The    Ballad  of  "  Young  Love'1 

After  which,  (9th  time)  a  New  Farce,  called 

Jonathan  in  England 


Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Lodger,  (a  Liverpool  Merchant)  Mr.  W.  BENNETT, 

Nattv  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  MrTAYLECRE, 

Mr  Delepierre,  (an  American  Gentleman)  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINION, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemoo,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To  conclude  with  A  KEIF  FEATURE,  the  Musical  Farce  of 

HIT  OR  MIS 

Dick  Cypher,  [steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1324,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 
and  a  brace  of  sporting  Songs,)  Mr  MATHEWS, 
O'Romke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,  Jerrv  Blossom.  MrRAYNER,. 
Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,      Janus  Jumhle,  Mr  BAKER, 

Quill,  Mr  SALTER,     Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 

John,  Mr  HENRY,     Servants,  Messrs,  CAHILL  &  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymouth,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Clara  Stirling,    Bliss  HOLDAWAY,      Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVEY 

To-morrow,  Der  Frcischutz,  with  Gretna  Green. 

Printed  <Xr  Published  bv  E.Tho'mas",  Denmark-court,  Exetf  r-'chanse.  Strand. 
Where  Novels-,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Tartls  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — Ail  Cemfiunieations  for  The 
Theatrical  Obio  vc /•,  mu*  t  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cljeatte  EopL  fbMtffiixkfo 


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This  Evening  the  Comic  Opera  of 


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& 


Don  Diego,  Mr  WILLIAMS,    Mungo,  Mr  WEST, 

Leander,  Miss  LOVE,  who  will  introduce 

"  Say,    What  is  more  dear  to  the  Heart  of  the  Brave  V* 

Scholars,  Messrs.  COVENEY,  &  C.  JONES, 

Leonora,  [first  time]  Miss  HOLMES, 
who  will  introduce  the  Song  of"  Home,  Sweet  Home" 

Ursula.  Mrs  0.  JONES, 


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After  which,  the  Comedy  of 
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Beau  Shatterlv,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Bickerton,  Mr  POPE,     Melford,   Mr 
Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING,  Servant,  Mr  MOORE, 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES,  Mr  Cramwell,  MrCOVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

Mrs  Shatterly,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fanny,  Mrs  TJ  HILL, 

Mrs  Cramwell,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


J\ 


To  conclude  with  the  new  Farce  of 

&  x  i v  u  {Jo tl i U TOT  ! 


U*'BI.9>v1(>    '& 


Peter  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  BARLEY, 

Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON,     Van  Block,    Mr 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


*-«» 


To-morrow,  The  Country  Girl,  Peggy,  by  a  Young  Lady,  hoi  first 
appearance  on  any  Stage,  with    'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and  The 

Kcview  ;  or,  The  Wags  of  Windsor, 


THE 


AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  875        Saturday,  %^  18    1824.  Price  hL 

The  Musical  Farce  .of  The  Padlock,  was  performed  last  night,  and 
introduced  to  us  for  the  first  time  in  the  character  of  Leonora,  the 
young  lady  whom  our  readers  will  recollect  made  some  time  ago  a 
very  sudden  and  favorable  debut  here,  on  the  occasion  of  Miss  Paton's 
indisposition.  Bliss  Holmes,  as  this  young  lady  is  named,  evidently 
wants  the  experience  and  confidence  which  a  provincial  theatrical  tour 
for  a  season  or  two  would  afford.  She  has  a  charming  voice,  but  its 
efforts  are  quite  suppressed  by  excessive  diffidence  and  trepidation. — 
We  arc  sorry  to  remark  that  some  part  of  the  audience  were  so  cruel 
as  to  shew  impatience  at  being  made  to  sit  in  judgment  upon  unpre- 
pared talent.  London  audiences  expect  too  much  perfection  to  be 
very  indulgent  in  cases  where  there  is  an  utter  ignorance  of  the  stage 
displayed.  There  is  not  the  least  doubt,  but  that  Miss  Holmes  will 
in  time  become  fully  entitled  to  a  high  station  amongst  our  vocalists 
JJut  she  must  acquire  confidence.  Bliss  Love  played  Lcandcr  coura- 
geously, and  sang  in  her  usual  full,  rich  tone.  Mr.  VVilliams  and 
Mh  W.  West  acted  Don  Diego  and  Jilungo  very  pleasantly. 

Married  and  Single,  and  the  last  new  Farce  followed,  and  greatly 
entertained  a  most  crowded  audience. 

The  eccentric  Mr.  Mathews,  whose  inimitable  humor  has  given 
birth  to  some  of  the  most  entertaining  scenes  on  tins  stage,  again  dis- 
played his  powers  of  producing  mirth  last  night,  and,  as  usual,  had 
a  most  crowded  assembly  of  laughing  countenances.  Mr.  Mathews 
is  remarkable  for  accompanying  his  broad  Farce  with  some  natural 
touches  that  immensely  encrease  the  effect,  and  prove  him  a  close 
and  just  observer,  of  men  and  tilings.  Some  wise  ass  of  a  critic,  se- 
veral years  ago,  upon  occasion  of  his  quitting  Covent  Garden  Theatre, 
took  the  opportunity  of  giving  the  dead  Lion,  (as  he  no  doubt  was 
deemed)  a  passing  kick,  by  asserting  that  he  was  no  comedian  but  a 
mere  mimic  f  The  gentleman  of  the  long  ears  must  have  before  this 
have  been  ashamed  of  his  foolish  hit,  and  have  been  happy  to  hide 
himself  and  his  sage  opinion  beneath  the  shade  of  the  nearest  goose* 
berry  bush:  for  the  truth  is,  that  Mr.  Mathews  has  iu  Lid  various 
entertainments  produced  here,  and  at  all  times,  shewn  his  intimate 
Knowledge  of  human  nature,  and  has  given  such  faithful  picture? 


\ 


+     -  I 

THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 

real  character  as  place  him  high  on  the  list  of  those  whose  profession 
it  is  to  cmhody  the  passions,  and  pourtray  the  manners  "  living  as 
they  rise."  Mimicry  consists  in  giving  the  tone,  look,  and  manner  of 
some  known  individual  ;  but  is  not  the  proper  term  for  the  power  of 
giving  resemblances  of  general  character.  Mr.  M.  may,  indeed,  be 
said  to  be  a  mimic,  and  an  excellent  one  also,  yet  he  is  not  a  mimic 
alone,  but  a  correct  personifier  of  many  of  the  passions,  and  all  the 
singularities  that  ever  distinguished  one  man  from  another.  Before 
Mr.  JDoubikins  entertained  us  last  night,  we  had  here  the  amusing 
Operatic  Farce  of  Brother  and  Sister,  (by  permission  of  the  Covent 
Garden  proprietors.)  This  is  a  very  pleasing  piece,  and  was  acted 
excellently,  being  supported  by  the  chief  vocal  strength  of  the  es- 
tablishment. Miss  Paton  sang  delightfully  as  Donna  Isidora,  and 
gave  "  Bid  me  discourse,"  in  the  most  finished  style,  which  would 
have  been  encored  universally,  had  not  many  of  the  audience  justly 
felt  the  fatigue  such  a  repetition  would  occasion.  Miss  Harvey  re- 
appeared here  on  this  occasion,  and  further  confirmed  the  high  opinion 
already  formed  of  her  vocal  power*  and  talent.  Mr.  Piiilipps  in  the 
character  of  Don  Sylvio,  sang  with  his  accustomed  taste  and  effect, 
and  was  generally  encored  in  "  Dove  has  Eyes.!'  Miss  Povey,  as 
Agatha ,  also  contributed  her  very  pleasing  voice  to  the  general  har- 
mony. The  other  characters  were  very  agreeably  sustained  by  Messrs. 
Bartley,  Chapman,  and  KEEi.EYand  Miss  Carr„ 


Among  the  passengers  who  were  injured  by  the  overthrow  of  the 
Buxton  coach,  was  Mrs.  Harvey,  the  daughter  of  the  late  Mr.  Cum- 
mins, of  this  Theatre,  who  it  will  be  remembered,  suddenly  fell  down 
on  the  stage,  and  immediately  expired.  Being  thus  unable  to  fulfil 
an  engagement  into  which  she  entered  with  the  Manager  of  the  Bux- 
ton Theatre,  she  is^now  reduced,  along  with  too  infant  children.  To 
the  most  abject  want  and  misery.  A  statement  was  circulated  from  Sir 
Francis  Darwin,  M.  D.,  and  Mr.  Skinner,  surgeon,  from  which  it  ap- 
peared that  the  bone  of  Mrs.  Harvey's  right  leg  was  broken,  and  that 
she  bad  sustained  several  contusions  and  wounds.  Fortunately  Mr. 
Henry  Johnston,  the  well-known  performer,  happened  to  be  in  Buxton 
at  the  time,  and  with  a  spirit  of  most  commendable  sympathy,  he  im- 
mediately set  about  raising  a  subscription  for  the  unfortunate  lady  ; 
and  we  are  happy  to  say,  with  a  degree  of  success  that  reflects  the. 
highest  credit  on  the  benevolence  of  the  visitors  at  Buxton.  In  the 
course  of  three  or  four  days  the  munificent  sum  of  ^112  14s.  was 
obtained  at  the  different  hotels,  &c.  The  circumstances  of  the  case, 
were  mentioned  to  the  Duke  of  Devonshire,  who  happened  to  visit 
Buxton  for  a  few  hours  on  Monday  ;  and,  with  his  usual  spirit  of  be- 
nevolence, he  instantly  presented  Mr.  Johnston  with  £10,  for  the  re- 
lief of  Mrs.  Harvey. — Provincial  Paper. 

Printed  «%•  Published  bv  ft.  Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Hxefer-Yhnnsre,  Strand, 
Where  Novels,   Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are    Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms.— All  Comtiunications  for  The 
*  Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


CJM atte  &o»al, Cngltsl)  ®pera  j^ouse 


This  Evening  a   Musical  Performance,  Nititied 


I>er  Freischutz  • 


Or,    </*tf  SEVENTH  BULLET! 

Kuuo,  [Ranger  of  the  Forest]  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Ottoc*r,  Mr  BAKER,    Killiah,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Casper,  (  a  Huntsman  J   Mr  BENNETT, 

Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)   Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Meaa.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  and  Lodge. 

Agnes,  (Kunos  Daughter)  Miss  PATON, 

Ann,  MissPOVEY, 
Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAiV, 

Bridesmaids,   Misses    Boden,   Henrv,  Holdauay, 
M.  Nicol,  Southwell,  &  Mrs  J.Weippert, 

Yagers,  Villagers,  by  Mess,  Burden,  Buxton,  Caltill 
Collier,  Gallagher,   Lodge,  Sanders,  Shaw,  &e. 

Mesdames  W.  Ben  net,  Jerrold,  Lodge,  &c. 

A  German  Waltz,  by  Misses  Romer,  Griffiths,  Vials* 
Reid.  Wells,  Vine,  Mess.  Bowman,  &  Willis, 


After  which  tlic  Musical  Entertainment  of 

A  GREEN. 

The  Music  principally  composed  by  Mr  Reeve. 

Lord  Lovewcl),  Mr  J.  BLAND,     Mr  Jenkins,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Mr  Tomkins,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,     Larder,  Mr  POWER, 

Waiters,  Postillions,  Messrs  Henry,  Lodge,  &c. 

Emily,  Miss  POVEY,     Betty  Finikin,  Miss  KELLY. 

On  Monday,  (first  time)   The  Bashful  Man,  with  Love  among  the 

Roses,  and  Jonathan  in  England. 

EXHIBITIONS^ 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  ITeasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-workixo  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying- 
the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— -161,  Strand. 


Cfjeatrr  J&opal.  l^ai^jtalict. 


gasmugp:^  ■  '-.-^  ■  — - ■:  •  ■■  r-— .  k  j".-':aa.,«  'we*  Jtaraa 


'J his  Evening  the  Comedy  of 


The  Co 


(• 


Moody,  Mr  WILLIAMS,      Sparkish,  MrVINING, 

Harcourt,  Mr  COOPER, 
Belville,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Footman,  Mr  C-  JONES, 

Peggy,  by  A  YOUNG  LADY, 

[Being  her  first  appearance  on  a?iy  Staged] 

Alithea,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD,  Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

After  which  the  new  Farce  of 

"Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror 

Peter  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER, 

Peter  Sianmitz,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Van  Dapffer,  Mr  L1STON,     Van  Block,    Mr  LEE 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Baron  Von  Clump,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Officer,  MrC.  JONES.     Waiter,  Mr  COAXES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY. 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  wifh,  the  Farce  called 


1 


© 


Mr  Deputy  Bull,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Caleb  Quotem,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Captain    Beaugard,    Mr   JOHNSON, 

Looney  Mac  Twalter,  Mr  LEE, 

John    Lump,    Mr   WILKINSON, 

Dubbs,  MrEBSWORTH,  Serjeant,  MrCOVENEY. 

Charles  Williams,  Mr  LATHAM, 

Martha,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Grace  Gaylove,  Mrs  GIBBS,  -  Lucy,  MrsC.  JONES. 

Phcebe  Whitethorn,  Miss  LOVE, 

On  Monday,  liombastes  Fuiioso,  with  Dog  Days  in  JJond  Street, 
and  Deaf  ac  a  Post,  after  which,  'TtvouJd  Puzzle  a  Conjuror, 
and  other  Entertainments,  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr  LISTON. 


THE 


teatneal  ® 


AND 


Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

A  p.  876  Monday,  Sept.  20,  1824.  Price  Id. 

A  numerous  company,  among  whom  we  noticed  some  of  the  most 
brilliant  stars  of  the  West,  honoured  this  theatre,  with  their  presence 
on  Saturday  evening,  to  witness  the  representation  of  Der  Freischutz, 
and  we  were  happy  to  observe  that  they,  as  well  as  the  rest  of  the 
audience,  lightened  with  their  smile?  of  approbation  the  gloomy  hor- 
.lors  of  the  demonial  Wolfs  Glen.  Miss  Paton  sa,ng  with  great 
effect,  and  indeed  the  whole  of  the  performers  exerted  themselves  in 
a  superior  manner.  The  amusing  Farce  of  Gretna  Green  concluded 
the  evening's  entertainments,  in  which  Messrs.  Wrench,  Pearman, 
Miss  P'^vey,  and  Miss  Kelly,  amused  greatly. 

This  evening  a  new  Musical  Farce  is  to  be  brought  forward,  under 
the  title  of  The  Bashful  Man,  in  which  the  inimitable  Mr.  Mathews 
appears  in  a  leading  character. 

l)apin\azlict  GLlytatzc. 

On  Saturday  evening,  the  Comedy  of  The  Country  Girl,  was  per- 
formed here  for  the  first  time  this  season,  and  we  believe,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  introducing  a  young  lady  in  the  arduous  character  of  Peggy. 
She  was  led  on  the  stage  by  Mrs.  Clifford,  who  performed  the  part 
of  Alithea  ;  she  Was  nearly  overcome  by  her  feeling,  but  on  recover- 
ing, her  performance  was  marked  with  great  intelligence  and  spirit ; 
and  she  preserved  throughout  the  smartness  and  point  of  the  dialo- 
gue. Her  voice  is  good,  and  her  articulation  remarkably  distinct. 
We  shall  speak  more  at  large  of  her  qualifications  when  we  have  seen 
her  a  second  time,  and  wc  certainly  anticipate  that  she  will  rank  high 
in  her  profession.  The  audience  testified  their  approbation  of  her 
performance  most  unanimously.  A  more  successful  debut  is  rarely 
witnessed. — But  we  think,  we  have  seen  this  young  lady  play  at  York 
not  long  since. 

Mr.  Vining,  as  SparJcish,  Mr.  Cooper,  as  Harcourt,  and  Mr.  Wil- 
liams's, Moody,  were  excellent.  Mrs.  C.  Jones,  acted  Lucy  to  life, 
and  the  Alithea  of  Mrs.  W.  Clifford,  was  highly  respectable.  The 
Comedy  was  announced  for  Friday  next  with  great  applause  'Twould 
Puzzle  a  Conjuror  followed,  and  was  well  received.  The  Review  con- 
cluded the  night's  amusement. — The  house  was  full  in  all  parts.  A 
gentleman  was  carried  from  the  pit  in  a  fit, 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


This  evening  Mr.  Liston  takes  his  Benefit  at  the*  Haymarket,  on 
which  occasion  is  to  be  revived  a  favorite  Comedy, 

Daring  Outrage  at  the  Cobourg. — On  Saturday  evening,  after 
the  performance  of  George  the  Third,  a  glass  bottle  was  thrown  from 
the  gallery  on  the  stage,  which  broke  two  or  three  of  the  lamps,  and 
nearly  struck  one  of  the  musicians. — Mr.  Davidge  afterwards  came 
forward,  and  offered  a  reward  of  five  guineas  to  any  person  who  would 
point  out  the  offender,  and,  inconsequence  of  which,  he  was  imme- 
diately apprehended  by  an  officer,  and  carried  to  the  watch-house. 

Surrey. — This  evening  the  melo-drama  of  Der  Freisckutz  ;  or, 
the  Demon  of  the  Wolf's  Glen  and  the  Seven  Charmed  Bullets !  and 
the  Scotch  drama  of  Waverley  :  or,  Sixty  Years  Since. 

Davis's  Amphitheatre. — There  is  to  be  a  grand  Union  Fete  this 
evening  in  honour  of  the  great  success  of  the  Military  Spectacle  of 
The  Battle  of  Waterloo. 

Mr.  Macready  is  now  performing  some  of  his  principal  characters 
at  the  Belfast  Theatre,  with  the  4clat  that  ever  distinguishes  the 
acting  of  this  celebrated  tragedian.  On  Thursday  last  he  appeared 
in  his  favorite  part  of  Virginias,  in  the  Play  of  that  name  ;  and,  as 
might  be  expected,  was  rewarded  by  an  overflowing  audience  with  the 
most  rapturous  testimonials  of  applause.  He  was  ably  supported  by 
Mr.  Hambltn,  late  of  Drury  Lane,  who  enacted  Icilius. 

It  is  said  in  the  theatrical  circles  that  Weber's  Opera  of  Preziosa 
is  shortly  to  be  produced  at  Coveat-gardcn  Theatre,  with  all  its  Ger- 
man spleudour  ;  and  that  another  of  Weber's  Operas,  JRml  Hassan, 
which  contains  a  most  beautiful  polacca  with  ,  violoncello  accompani- 
ments, will  likewise  shortly  be  produced  at  Drury-lane.  An  author 
of  celebrity  has  just  completed  an  Opera  for  the  Covent-garden  ma- 
nagement, the  story  founded  on  an  incident  in  the  reign  of  Frederick 
the  Great,  which  has  never  been  dramatized. 

Mr.  Abbott,  late  of  Covent-garden  theatre,  opens  the  Dublin 
theatre  on  the  23rd  of  next  month.  He  has  engaged  a  respectable 
company,  and  is  likely  to  be  very  successful. 

On  Monday  last  the  Merchant  of  Venire  was  played  at  the  Margate 
theatre,  on  which  occasion  the  veteran  Gardner,  the  proprietor  of 
the  library  and  loo  rooms,  personated  the  character  of  Shylock.  The 
house  was  crowded,  and  Mr.  Gardner — mangre  his  physical  infir- 
mities— acquitted  himself  excellently.     He  is  78  years  of  age. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Medeiiing,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Printed  8i  Published  by  E. Thomas,  Denmarlwonrt,  Exeter-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms.  —All  ComBQunications  far  TAc 
Theatrical  Observer,  mu$t  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


C&eatrr  &opl,  %%pfflfLt%st, 


Mr.  LISTON's  BENEFIT. 


This  Evening,  the  Burlesque  Entertainment  of 

Bombastes  Furioso. 

Artaxominons,  Mr  WILLIAMS,  Fusbus,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

General  Bombastes,  Mr   LISTON,  who  will  introduce  the  Song  of 

THE  SOLDIER  TIRED  OF  WAR'S  ALARMS. 

Distaffina,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

After  which,  the  Comedy  of 

Dog  Days  in  Bond  Street. 

Mr  Tresylian,  Mr  XV.  FARREN,     Alfred  Tresylian,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Barnaby  Buz,  Mr  LISTON,     Dick  Dimity,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Frederick  Flashly,  Mr  VINING,  Squeczeerab,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Bobby,  Mr  Ebsworth,     Tim,  Mr  Covexey,     Waiter,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Rosamond,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 
Mrs  Cab,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Chambermaid,  Miss  WOOD. 


After  the  Play,  Mr  LISTON  will  recite 

A  COMIC  ADDRESS, 

It»    the    Favourite   Character  of  MAWWORM . 

To  which  will  be  added,  the  Farce  of 

DEAF  AS  A  POST. 

Captain  Templeton,  Mr  COOPER, 

Old  Walton,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Tristram  Sappy,  Mr  LISTON, 

Crupper,  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Gallop,  Mr  COATES, 

Sophy  Walton,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Amy  Templeton,  Miss  WOOD, 

Mrs  Plumpley,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Sally  Maggs,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

To  conclude  with  a  New  Farce,  call'd 

^Tivould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  • 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Berfha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To-morrow,  The  Clandestine  Marriage,  with  Intrigue,  &c. 

i 


C|)r  atre  'Ropal,  Cnrtltsij  €>pera  f^ousr 


This  Evening,  (l:-:t  time)  a  new  Musical  Farce,  called, 


e 


r© 


Man 


Mr  Blushiogton,  [with  a  Song  and  wo  Song] 

Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Thomas  Freindlv,       Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frank  Freindlv*,  Mr  BRODHURST, 

Mr  Evans,  Mr  SALTER,     Nick.   Mr  KEELEY, 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 
Gyp,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     John,  Mr  MINTQN, 

Ladv  Freindlv,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Miss  Dinah  Freindlv,  Miss  FOVEY, 

DarncPhilippa  Straitlace,   Mrs  TAYLEURE, 


After  which  the  new  Farce  of 


JLi 


iove  anion 


4- 

L 


ie  Koses. 


Alderman  Marigold,  Mr  W.  BENNETT, 
Captain  Gordon,   Mr  BARTLEY, 
Sharpset,  Mr  WRENCH,     Edmund,  Mr  J  BLAND, 
Timothy  Hollyhock,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Rose,  Miss  HOLDAWAY. 


To  conclude  with,  tiie  Farce  called 


Jo 


* 


:  Jonathan  W.  Donhikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Sir  Leathorlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Mr  Ledger,  (a  Liverpool  .Merchant)  Mr.  \V.  BENNETT, 
Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Mr  Delepiem?,  (an  American  Gentleman)  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  IIOLD4WAY, 
Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 
Patty,  Misa  HENRY,     Mrs  Lcuiud,  Mrs  TAYLEURE.  ^_^ 

To-inoirow,  Bi other  and  Slater,  with  Juuathan  in  England. 


THE 


Vfttatri'cal  0b&  rbr  r ; 


A  WD 


Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  877  TuesdaytrSepl  21^1824.  Price  Id. 

Last  night  a  now  Farce,  in  two  acts,  was  produced  here,  under  the 
title  of  The  BaslifvJ  Man.  It  is  composed  almost  wholly  of  practi- 
cal jokes,  which  the  following  account  will  shew: 

Jlfr.  Blushingion,  (Mathews)  is  sent  hy  his  father  to  Oxford  as  a 
poor  scholar,  where  he  is  to  make  his  way  hy  hard  reading  ;  but  in 
consequence  of  a  large  fortune  devolving  on  him  hy  the  sudden  death 
of  a  relation,  he  quits  college  and  his  hooks,  and  prepares  for  his 
entre  into  polite  life  ,  never  ^having  been  accustomed  to  this,  he  is 
quite  at  fault,  and  his  mauwise  honte  renders  him  completely  ridicu- 
lous. He  is  invited  to  dine  with  Sir  T.  Friendly,  (W.  Bennett) 
with  whose  daughter  Dinah,  (Miss  Povey)  it  is  proposed  to  bring 
about  a  match,  having  beea  acquainted  with  her  brother,  Frank 
Friendly,  (Broadhurst)  at  college.  The  idea  of  this  visit  to  Sir 
Thomas  alarms  him  as  much  as  an  invitation  to  the  infernal  regions 
might  be  supposed  to  do.  He  foresees  lots  of  blunders  and  awkward- 
nesses, and  is  only  induced  to  go  by  the  intreaties  of  his  servant.  He 
is  met  in  the  grounds  by  all  Sir  Thomas's  domestics,  whose  attentions 
and  laughter  overwhelm  him,  and  he  escapes  through  them  to  be  in- 
troduced to  their  master  and  his  lady,  who  await  him  in  the  library. 
Here  he  commits  the  most  ridiculous  mistakes,  till  at  length  Sir  Tho- 
mas coming  upon  the  subject  of  books,  he  feels  a  little  more  at  home  ; 
and  a  Xenophon  in  duodecimo  attracts  his  attention,  which  he  jumps 
on  a  chair  to  reach,  but  instead  of  a  book,  pulls  down  a  closet-door, 
'(Sir  Thomas's  library  being  a  mere  collection  on  wood)  he  falls  on  the 
table  below,  overturns  the  ink-stand,  and  spills  the  ink  on  the  fine 
scarlet  table-cover.  This  shocks  him,  and  he  pulls  out  his  white 
pocket-handkerchief  and  wipes  it  up,  replacing  the  inky  napkin  in  his 
pocket  in  the  hurry  of  the  confusion  that  distracts  him.  The  dinner 
is  now  announced,  and  he  hands  off  the  Butler  in  the  place  of  my 
lady.  At  the  dinner  table  he  is  quite  distressed  how  to  behave  him- 
self— he  spills  the  salt,  which  being  considered  unlucky,  my  lady  re- 
quests him  to  throw  some  over  his  left  shoulder,  when  he  casts  it  in 
their  eyes.  A  glass  of  wine  is  proposed,  when  he  fills  his  glass  from 
the  vinegar-cruet— then  overturns  a  plate  of  hot  soup  on  his  while 
pantaloons — next  he  burns  his  mouth  with  hot  pudding,  and  cools  it 
with  -brandy — finally,  being  quite  overcome  with  his  disasters,  and 
running  down  with  perspiration,  he  wipes  his  face  with  the  inky  hand- 
kerchief, which  blackens  his  whole  countenance,  and  horror-struck  at 


THE    THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


this. accident,  and  the  general  laugh,  he  rises,  but  having  the  table- 
cloth put  through  his  button-hole.,  instead  of  a  napkin,  his  movement 
drags  the  whole  contents  of  the  table  orF,  and  ho  flics  in  the  most  lu- 
dicrous confusion.  This  ends  the  first  net;  the  second  is  taken  up 
with  a  plot  of  Sir  Thomas's  family  to  teach  Jllr.  Blushington  con- 
fidence by  an  example  of  impudence  on  their  part.  They  invite  them- 
selves-to  dine  at  his  house,  to  his  perfect  distraction  ;  and  he  is  loft 
to  a  tete-a-tete  with  Jlliss  Dinah  Friendly,  Sir  Thomas's  fair  daugh- 
ter, which  plunges  him  into  further  alarms.  The  young  lady  pretends 
to  faint,  and  he  is  compelled  to  take  her  in  his  arms.  This  situation 
enables  him  to  look  in  her  face,  and  lo!  he  feels  the  influence  of  love  ! 
This  new  feeling,  warms  him  into  a  little  courage;  and  at  dinner, 
having  been  well  plied  with  wine  by  young  Friendly,  he  gains  further 
courage.  A  drunken-scene  takes  place,  and  Jfr.  Blushington  is  at 
last  brought  to  look  all  his  friends  in  the  face,  and  avow  that  the  best 
remedy  for  sheepishness,  is  a  pair  of  preity  eyes  well  applied. 

This  piece  entirely  depends,  as  it  may  be  supposed,  on  the  acting 
of  ]\ Jr.  MATHEWi.  He  admirably  represented  the  whole  character: 
and  in  the  courting  and  the  drunken-scenes,  particularly,  gave  the 
most  amusing  picture  of  an  endeavour  to  overcome  that  bash  fulness 
which  book-worms  are  so  frequently  troubled  with.  Two  or  three 
songs  by  Mr.  Broadiiurst  and  Miss  Povey  were  prettily  sung,  and 
the  piece  altogether  was  quite  successful. 


Mr.  Liston  had  a  bumper  benefit  here  last  night.  Vast  numbers 
were  seen  going  from  the  doors  disappointed  of  gaining  even  lobby- 
room. 

Sadler's  Wells. — A  new  Melo-drame  entitled  Von  Orenburg,  the 
Hungarian  Outlaw  ;  or,  the  Castle  of  the  Lake.  This  piece  is  writ- 
ten by  Mr.  Bryant,  author  of  several  successful  pieces  at  the  The 
Cobourg,  Royalty,  &c.  It  was  received  most  favorably,  and,  no 
doubt,  will  have  a  run. 

Belfast  Theatre. — Mr.  Macready's  able  personation  of  Shaks- 
peare's  principal  characters  continue  to  prove  highly  beneficial  to  the 
almo  t  exhausted  treasury  of  this  theatre.  The  following  judicious 
and  candid  strictures  on  his  performance  of  the  part  of  Coriolanus, 
we  extract  from  a  well-written  and  popular  Irish  Journal,  called  The 
Irishman.  "  We  have  seen  the  Coriolanus  of  Mr.  Mac  ready.  Had 
we  not  seen  the  late  John  Kemele  in  the  same  character,  we  might 
liave  left  the  theatre  with  the  impression  that  Mac-ready  had  person- 
ated this  haughty  aristocrat  with  much  correctness;  but  the  majesty 
of  deportment — the  fine  classic  face — the  ease  and  grace,  and,  if  we 
may  say  so,  sublimity  of  demeanour  which  characterized  every  move- 
ment of  Kemble,  created  such  a  measure  of  excellence  in  our  mind, 
that  it  would  require  such  another  figure  and  face  as  Kemble  to  sa- 
tisfy us  with  tin-  performance  of  Coriolanus." 


Cijcatre  llcjyal,  l>a^jHaifcct. 


— — 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

1 1  and e s 1 1 ne  Mar r i a.p'e 


© 


Lord  Ooleby,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Sterling,  Mr  WILLIAMS,       Brush,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Sir  John  Melville,  Mr  VINING, 

Lovewel!,  Mr  COOPER,    Canton,  Mr  WEST, 

Serjeant  Flower,   Mr  YOUNGER, 

Traverse,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Truman,    Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Mrs  Heidelberg,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Miss  Sterling,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Betty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Fanny,  Miss  CHESTER. 
Chambermaid,  Miss  Wood,  Trusty,  Mrs  Kendall, 

After  which,  the  Comic  Piece,  called 

INTRIGUE. 

Captain  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 
Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY* 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

who  will  introduce  "  What  can  a  'poor  Maiden  do  V* 

and  "  The  dashing  white  Serjeant-" 

In  the  course  of  the  Piece, 

Madame  VESTRIS,  &  Mr  HARLEY  will  introduce 
the  Comic  Duet  of  "  When  x  little  Farm  tve  keep  " 

To  conclude  with  a  New  Farce,  calVd 

Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror. 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter.  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dunder,  Mr  USTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  \V.  JOHNSON,      Officer.  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marvillc,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. - 

To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror, 

and  A  Roland  for  an  Oliver. 

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This  Evening,  (2nd  time)  a  new  Musical  Farce,  called, 

lie  Bashful  Ma; 


Mr  Blushington,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Thomas  Friendly,       Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frank  Friendly,   Mr  BRODHURST, 

Mr  Evans,  Mr  SALTER,     Nick,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Gyp,  MrW.  CHAPMAN.     John,  Mr  MINTON, 

Lady  Friendly,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Miss  Dinah  Friendly,  Miss  POVEY, 

Dame  Philippa  Straitlace,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

A  DMA  BAY. 

*       OldRakely,  MrW.  BENNETT, 
Young- Rakely,  Mr.  BAKER, 
Shirk,   MrW   CHAPMAN,    Bracelet,  Mr  LODGE, 

Rigid,  Mr  HENRY,     Hermitage,  Mr  COOPER, 
Mr  Hay,  Mr  SANDERS,  Mr  Plush,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Mr  Capias,  Mr  MINTON. 
Caroline,  Miss  CARR,     Frill,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT. 

Td  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

Jonathan  In  England 


Jonathan  W.  Doubikin,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Mr  Ledger,  Mr.  W.BENNETT,  Mi •  Delepierro.Mr  BROADHURST, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lcmop,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To-morrow,  The  Bashful  Man,  Avith  Military  Tactics,  &  Jonathan 

in  England, 


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The  second  performance  of  The  Bashful  Man  was  perfectly  suc- 
cessful. Mr.  Mathews  displays  in  this  piece  some  admirable  acting  ; 
and  the  shouts  of  laughter  that  attended  his  whole  representation  of 
the  blushing  hero  was  a  convincing  proof  of  the  comic  effect  produced. 
We  understand  that  Mr.  Monckieff  is  the  author  of  this  Farce,  which 
is  exactly  what  we  should  expect  from  his  pen,  which  i3  very  expert 
at  stringing  ludicrous  incidents,  although  the  dialogue  i&  often  "very 
poor.  There  are  amongst  the  jokes  in  this  piece  many  old  acquain- 
tances ;  and  in  no  instance  is  a  strikingly  original  one  :  but  still  the 
object  of  raising  a  laugh  is  amply  effected,  and,  so  what  is  the  use  of 
further  criticism  on  the  matter. 

A  Dun  a  Day  followed,  in  which  $fr.  Hartley  shines  as  the  per- 
plexed, credit-giving  tailor.  In  consequence  of  the  change  of  the 
second  piece  yesterday  morning,  Mr.  Baker,  who  was  to  have  played 
Young  Rakely,  in  A  Dun  a  Day,  being  absent  in  the  country,  (he 
not  knowing  of  the  change)  Mr.  Henry  read  his  part.  The  enter- 
tainments concluded  with  Mr.  Mathews's  second  dose  of  fun,  ad- 
ministered in  the  form  of  Jonathan  W.  Doubikvis.—Tlic  house  was 
crowded. 


Ij^ipmKirftet  €f)eatrc* 

The  Comedy  of  The  Clandestine  Marriage  was  repeated  here 
last  night.— Lord  Ogleby,  b\  Mr.  W.  Farren,  and  Fanny,  by  Miss 
Chester.  We  have  go  recently  spoken  of  the  performance  oMlris 
piece  at  this  Theatre,  that  we  have  nothing  new  to  remark  upon  it— 
Every  one  knows  that  the  infirm  and  lordly  old  beau  is  one  of  Mr. 
Farrem's  very  be ^t  characters — indeed,  no  one  at  present  on  the  stage 
can  venture  to  compete  the  character  with  him— it  is  his  own  property, 
and  possibly  may  not  pass  into  other  equally  successful  keeping  for 
many  a  year.  Mis*  Chester  in  any  character  of  loveliness  and  sen-, 
timent,  is  the  very  personification  of  beauty  and  virtue.  She  baa 
beeu  admired  in  lively  comedy,  but  her  forte  does  not  lie  so  much  in 
that  line,  as  that  of  the  more  serious  parts.  Her  Dinah  Primrose, 
in  The  Young  Quaker,  and  her  Mary  Thornberry,  in  John  Bull,  are 
far  before  her  Beatrice  or  her  Lady  Teazle.  The  other  characters  in 
this  Comedy  were  pleasantly  performed. 

In  Intrigue,  Mi.  HARLEYand  Madame  Vestris  supported  the  cha- 
racters of  °Tom  and  Ellen  excellently.— The  duct   of  S!  IVhcn  a  Utile 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Farm  we  keep,"  is  executed  by  them  so  neatly  and  humorously,  that 
it  is  always  eneored.  The  new  Farce  of  '  Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror 
again  amused  by  dint  of  Mr.  Liston's  and  Mr.  Harlev's  humorous 
acting,  and  the  effective  representation  of  the  Russian  autocrat  by 
Mr.  Cooper,  who,  by  the  bye,  is  one  of  the  most  useful  performers 
any  theatre  can  possess  ;  for  his  talents  can  be  brought  into  play  in 
every  species  of  drama,  except  Pantomime,  he  not  being  light-heeled, 
nor  capable  of  playirg  the  fool,  except  we  reckon  Poor  Tom,  in 
Shakspeare's  King  Lear. 

Covent  Garden  Theatre  opens  on  Monday  next,  with  the  tragedy  of 
Romeo  and  Juliet,  and  the  last  new  Pantomime  of  Harlequin  and 
Poor  Rolin.  Mr.  C.  Kemble  is  to  be  Romeo,  and  Miss  F.  H.  Kelly 
Juliet. 

Mr.  Kean  has  most  handsomely  given  up  his  engagement  at  Lime- 
rick, (£40  per  night)  on  finding  that  the  theatre  did  not  fill.  He  is 
engaged  for  twenty-eight  nights  at  Drury-lane,  at  £48  per  night. 

Mr.  Charles  Kcmblc,  whose  assiduity  in  catering  for  the  gratification 
of  the  lovers  of  the  Drama,  is  always  on  the  alert,  is  reported  to  have 
engaged  that  eminent  French  tragedian,  Talma,  at  an  enormous  sa- 
lary, for  twelve  nights,  as  an  experiment. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor, 

Excuse  me  for  my  abruptness,  if  you  consider  it  so,  but 
really  I  should  feel  pleasure  in  being  informed  what  learned  physician 
had  the  felicity  of  acquainting  the  public  in  your  Friday's  Observer, 
of  the  nervous  and  very  affecting  state  of  the  organs,  or  rather  the 
'pipes  of  our  female  vocalist.  Believe  me,  he  has  instructed  me  in  a 
very  useful  lesson,  and  in  future,  I  shall  never  visit  the  theatre  when 
the  weather  changes,  and  poor  Miss  P.  &c.  are  supposed  to  be  out  of 
order,  without  first  consulting  you  whether  it  is  proper  to  do  so  :  for, 
certainly,  to  use  your  enlightened  expression,  as  we  say  of  a  good 
horse,  1  wish  always  to  see  tUem  mfine  condition.  I  feel  certain  that 
the  manly  Editor  never  wrote  the  article,  but  has  been  imposed  upon 
by  some  effeminate,  and  would-be-critic. 

I  remain,  your's,  &c. 

MEDICUS. 

Medicus  will  find,  notwithstanding  his  sneer,  that  these  "  delicate 

creatures"  are  perfect  barometers. 

*  "  TO  CORRESPONDENTS. 

*  A  *  To-morrow. 

R.  S.  J.  is  thanked  for  his  observations. 


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This    Evening, the  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,   called 

Sweethearts  &  Wives 


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The  Music  composed  and  selected  by 

Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

BiSlv  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C   JONES,     Susan,   Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

After  which  a  New  Farce,  call'd 

^TwouM  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 


Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COAXES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

A  Roland  for  an  Oliver* 

Sir  Mark  Chase,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Mr  Selborne,  Mr  PARRY,  Gamekeeper,  Mr  Latham, 

Alfred  Highflyer,-  Mr  VINING, 
Fixture,  Mr  HUCKEL,"  Groom,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Gamekeepers  and  Servants, 

Messrs.  Brough,  Coates,  Saunders,  Moore,  Eames,  &c. 

Mrs  Selborne,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Maria  Darlington,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

_^ Mrs  Fixture,  Mrs  C.  JONES. 

To-morrow,  Love  and  Gout, — Mr  Liston  will  leciteaComic 
Address, — The  Devil  to  Pay, — Singing  by  Madame  Vestris,  Mr 
Harley, — 'T would  Puzzle  a  Conjuror, — The  Deaf  Lover,  for  the 
Benefit  of  Mr  W.  FARREN. 


CiK  atte  Ho^ai,  digits!)  $pera$ott0r. 


This  Erening,  (3rd  time)  a  new  Musical  Farce,  called, 

The  Bashful  Man, 

Mr  Blushington,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Thomas  Friendly,       Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frank  Friendly,   Mr  BflOpHURST, 

Mr  Evan*,  Mr  SALTER,     Nick,  Mr  KEEJ.EY, 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Gyp,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     John,  Mr  M  IN  TON, 

Lady -Friendly,   Mrs  GROVE, 

Miss  Dinah  Friendly,  Miss  PQVEY, 

Dame  Philippa  Straitlace,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 

After  which  the  Farce  of 

Military  Tactics. 

Monsieur  Tateur,   Mr  HARTLEY, 
Col  Boltrunt,  Mr  POWER,  Finese,  MrWRENCN, 

La  Fleur,  Mr  BOWMAN, 

Captain  Francoeur,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Julie,  Miss  POVEY. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

Jonathan  in  England 

Jonathan  W.  Doubikin,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Mr  Ledger,  Mr.  W.BENNETT,  Mr  Delepierr«,Mr  BROADHURST, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 

fidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemop,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Der  Freischuta. 
— -  EXHIBITIONS.  r 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Chanjre,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Gla^-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— -161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  JVork — Leicester-square- 


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Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  879         Thursday r Sept.  23,   1824.  Price  Id. 

There  was  a  crowded  and  elegant  audience  here  last  night,  to  see 
Mr.  Mathews  in  The  Bashful  Man,  and  Jonathan  in  England.  He 
was  highly  amusing  in  each,  and  was  encored  in  his  song  in  the  for- 
mer piece,  and  also  his  first  one  in  the  latter.  In  Military  Tactics, 
which  was  the  Interlude,  Mr.  Pearman  had  an  encore.  Miss  Povet, 
Miss  Holdaway,  and  Mr.  Broadiiurst,  sang  very  pleasingly. 

Sweethearts  and  Wives,  'T  would  Puzzle  a  Can  juror,  and  a  Roland 
for  an  Oliver,  were  the  entertainments  last  night,  and  afforded  great 
amusement  to  a  most  numerous  and  genteel  audience. 

Mr.  W.  Farren  takes  his  benefit  here  to-night,  and,  as  our  play- 
bill will  shew,  presents  a  mass  of  entertaining  pieces.  Love  and  Gout 
has  not  been  acted  for  several  years.  Mr.  Lis  ton  also  repeats  his 
Comic  Address  in  the  character  of  Mawworm. 

Covcnt  Garden  Theatre  will  be  opened  for  the  season  on  Monday 
next,  September  27.  The  other  nights  of  performing  during  the  week 
will  be  Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  Saturday. 

Boulogne  English  Theatre. — Mr.  Smithson,  the  proprietor  of 
this  Theatre,  has  conducted  it  with  great  spirit,  although  he  has  not 
been  so  successful  as  he  deserved.  Mr.  Wallack  and  Mr.  J.  Knight 
lias  been  acting  here,  and  the  charming  Miss  Smtthson  is  engaged  for 
a  few  nights.  Many  of  our  best  Comedies  and  Farces  have  been  very 
respectably  acted. 

Mr.  Kean's  Benefit  at  the  Galway  Theatre,  was  a  complete  bum- 
per. The  Galway  Paper  states,  that  during  Mr.  Kean's  stay  in  that 
city,  some  unknown  villain  or  villains,  for  purposes  which  no  one  can 
divine,  cut  and  destroyed  the  pannels  of  his  carriage. 

*  The  Theatre  at  Sydney  appears  to  be  in  a  very  flourishing  state/ 
said  a  gentleman  to  John  Kemble,  speaking  of  the  Botany  Bay  the- 
atricals. "  Yes,"  replied  the  tragedian.  "  the  performers  ought  to  be 
all  good,  for  they  have  been  selected  and  sent  to  that  situation  by  very 
excellent  Judges.1' 

~~  TO  correspondents' 

A  Play-Goer,  from  the  Haymarket.  is  right,  respecting  the  '  Young  Lady' 
there. — But  it  is  not  necessary  to  insert  his  Letter. 

Justicia  partly  differs  from  us  respecting  Miss  C — .  However,  there  is 
some  truth  in  her  remarks,    The  other  actress  should  be  more  brought  forward. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir — There  is  no  subject  which  has  been  held  up  to  public  censure 
more  than  Amateur  theatricals.  The  finger  of  ridicule  has  been 
pointed  against  those  votaries  of  the  drama  who  choose  to  amuse  them- 
selves in  this  species  of  entertainment,  and  tbe  sarcastic  grin  of  con- 
tempt ever  accompanies  the  mention  of  our  amateur's  name.  Certainly 
there  are  many  who  commit  "  murder  most  foul/'  yet  the  generality 
are  respectable — some  few  excellent  instances  are  before  our  eyes  ;  and 
when  we  recollect  the  boyish  days  of  our  two  first  tragedians,  Keast 
and  Young,  likewise  of  many  other  excellent  actors,  not  forgetting 
the  celebrated  Harley,  wo  must  own  that  private  theatricals  are  not 
to  be  despised.  I  myself,  when  a  youth,  had  the  honor  of  playing 
with  Mr.  Young  ;  little  did  he  then  think  that  he  would  ever  be  at  the 
head  of  the  first  theatre  in  the  world. 

I  have  been  induced  to  make  the  above  remarks,  in  consequence  of 
witnessing  the  representation  of  Morton's  School  of  Reform,  at  the 
Amateur  Theatre,  Crown  Street,  on  Friday  last. — (I  have  heard  it 
had  boon  performed  once  before)  It  was  well  got  up,  and  played  in 
a  superior  style.  Mr.  Percival's  General  Tarragon  possessed  a  vein 
of  humor,  natural  and  unaffected.-—  His  performance  was  strongly 
marked,  and  characterized  by  genuine  comic  humor.  His  style  of 
playing  brought  forcibly  to  my  recollection  the  peculiar  merits  of  the 
celebrated  Quick  :  he  possessed  all  the  quaint  ire  ss  and  expression  of 
his  great  original ;  the  all-subduing  talent  which  never  failed  of  in- 
spiring wonder  and  delight  in  every  beholder,  was  not  looked  for  in 
such  a  novice  as  Mr.  P.  ;  he,  however,  acquitted  himself  in  a  manner 
highly  gratifying  to  himself  and  his  friends.  Mr.  Morrisoon's  Fre- 
derick, was  most  vile  ;  and  Mr.  Selwyn's  Lord  Awndale,  dull  and 
inanimate.  We  were  highly  delighted  by  the  admirable  manner  in 
which  Robert  Tyke  was  played  by  Mr.  Hamylton:  he  gave  a  natural 
and  truly  effective  picture  of  the  rustic  rogue. — The  confidence  of  big 
early  scenes,  and  remorse  and  agonies  of  his  latter  ones,  were  dis- 
played in  a  style  the  frequenters  of  Amateur  Theatres  are  seldom  ac- 
customed to  witness. — He  gave  the  detail  of  his  father's  death  in  an 
excellent  and  affecttfig  manner.  T  have  seen  that  great  master  of  the 
passions,  Mr.  Emery,  in  this  character,  and  likewise  his  talented  suc- 
cessor, Mr.  Rayner,  and  must  admit  their  delineations  to  be  truly 
awful.  To  draw  a  comparison  betweeu  them  and  my  present  subject, 
would  be,  perhaps,  ridiculous  ;  yet  I  may  venture  to  aver,  that  when 
time  shall  have  matured  the  rising  talents  of  Mr.  H.  he  will,  in  tbe 
true  sense  of  the  word,  become  not  only  a  useful  but  a  good  actor. — 
He  appears  to  be  very  young — his  dress  was  not  suitable,  and  his 
dialect  in  many  parts  very  deiecti've.  i.]L;s  Leicester's  Mrs.  Fer- 
ment was  an  excellent  pciicnr.ance.  The  JVedding  Day,  and  Is  He 
Jealous?  concluded  the  evening's  entertainments.  *  A  * 


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FOR  THE  RENEyiT  OF  MR,.  W.  FARREtf. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

LOVE  AND  GOUT. 

Sir  Solomon  Gander,  Mr  LISTON,     Buz,  Mr  VINING, 

Old  Ardent,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Young  Ardent,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Drudge,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON*, 

Rusty,  Mr  WILLIAMS,      Shears,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

O'Blundei^MrLEE,  Waiter,  Mr  COVENEY,  Thomas,  Mr  COATES, 

Lady  Gander,  Mrs  WINDSOR,     Miss  Dimple,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Sabrina,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Lucy,  Mrs  G.  JONES. 

After  the  Play,  Mr.  LISTON  will  recite  A  COMIC  ADDRESS, 
hi  the  Favorite  Character  of  MAWWORM. 

To  which  will  be  addded,  the  Farce  of 

THE  DEVIL  TO  PAY. 

Sir  John  Loverule,  Mr  HUCKEL,      Jobson,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Butler,  Mr  Buough,  Cook,  Mr  Ebswortii,    Doctor,  Mr  W.  Johnson, 

Lady  Loverule,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Nell,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

Lucy,  Miss  WOOD,     Lettuce,  Mrs  KENDALL. 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening,  Madame  VESTRIS  will  sing 

"  In  Infancy  our  Hopes  and  Fears." 

Mr  HARLEY  will  sing  "  The  Great  Mogul,  and  the  Blue  Bottle" 

"  When  a  little  Farm  we  keep."  by  Mad.  VESTRIS  &  Mr  HARLEY. 

To  which  will  be  added,  the  Farce  of 

'TwouM  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  I 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Durrdcr,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz.  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  VarenslolT,  Mr  \V.  JOHNSON,      Officer.  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  dc  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To  conclude  with  (altered  in  One  Act) 

THE  BE  A  FLO  VER. 

The  Deaf  Lover,  Mr  W,  FARREN, 

Young  Wrongward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Canteen,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Old  Wrongward,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Sternhold,  Mr  COATES, 

Sophia,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Chambermaid,  Miss  WOOD, 

Betty  Blossom,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

To-morrow,  The  Country  Girl,  with  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror, 

and  Two  Strings  to  your  Bow. 


C[)iatre  l\oj>al,  Cnglis!)  $>peva  House 


This  Evening,  (Mlh  time)  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 


le  jp  ro^e 


C. 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Nenbourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilbelm,  Mr  Keeley 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARR1AN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry , 

Domestics,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss 


After  which,  a  Musical  Performance,  called 


re 


ClllliZ 


• 


Or,    the  SVENTH  BULLET  ! . 

Kuno,  [Ranger  of  the  Forest]   Mr  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  j>  Huntsman']  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,    Kii  ian,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Casper,  (  a  Huntsman  J  Mr  BENNETT, 

/    Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Bland,  and  Lodge, 

Agnes,  (Kunos  Daughter)  Miss  PATON, 

Ann,  Miss  POVEY, 
Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Bridesmaids,  Misses   Boden,  Henry,  Holdaway, 
M.  Nicol,  Southwell,  &  Mrs  J.Weippert. 

A  German  Waltz,  by  Misses  Romer,  Griffiths,  Vials, 
Reid.  Wells,  Vine,  Mess.  Bowman,  &  Willis. 

To-moiTOw,  The  Bashful  Man,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 

\  EXHIBITIONS. " 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  "Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 101,  Strand. 


THE 


Wlitatvit&l  Wbnevbtv  \ 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  880  Friday,  Sept.  24,  1824.  Price  Id. 

This  day  is  the  Anniversary  of  the  first  appearance  of  this  Paper. 
Three  years  have  now  elapsed,  and  it  can  with  truth  be  said,  that  its 
pages  have  always  been  marked  by  an  endeavour  to  support  the  best 
interests  of  the  British  Stage,  which  includes  the  histrionic  and  li- 
terary character,  with  the  moral  reputation  that  should  distinguish 
the  national  Theatre  of  an  enlightened  and  well  regulated  society.— r 
Our  excrtious  shall  not  cease,  and  we,  therefore,  may  confidently  look 
forward  to  a  long  continuance  of  the  same  liberal  patronage  which 
we  have  attained  in  every  class. 

The  Frozen  Lake  still  affords  exercise  for  the  skill  of  Miss  Kelly, 
Mr.  Pearman,  Mr.  Keeley,  &c.  who  glide  over  the  affair  very 
smoothly.  In  Der  Freischutz  we  again  had  the  pleasure  of  hearing 
Miss  Patox  sing.  We  presume  she  will  support  the  same  character 
in  this  piece  when  produced  at  Co  vent  Garden  Theatre,  where  it  is  in 
preparation  with  the  greatest  possible  effect.  If  Mr.  Bennett  is  to 
play  there  his  present  character  of  Caspar,  we  do  in  treat  of  him  to 
get  rid  of  that  peculiar  false  emphasis  which  so  often  disfigures  his 
delivery.  His  own  car,  if  he  has  no  judicious  friend  at  hand,  might 
surely  rectify  this. 


Mr.  \V.  Farren  had  his  Benefit  here  last  night— we  were  not  pre- 
sent, and,  therefore,  know  nothing  about  it. 

The  Young  Lady  who  made  her  debut  as  Peggy,  in  The  Country 
Girl,  the  other  night,  appears  for  the  second  time  this  evening. 

We  hear  that  the  celebrated  French  tragedian,  Talma,  is  engaged 
for  twelve  nights  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre.  It  is  said  that  this  gen- 
tleman was  born  in  Dean  Street,  Soho,  and  went  in  early  life  to  France, 
notwithstanding  which  he  speaks  the  English  tongue  fluently.  ,  We 
conceive,  however,  that  his  performance  of  English  characters  will  be 
more  curious  than  correct. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Covcnt  Garden  Theatre  will  be  opened  for  the  Reason  on  Monday 
next,  September  27.  The  other  nights  of  performing  during  the  week 
will  be  Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  Saturday. 

Surrey. — This  beautiful  and  pleasant  Summer  Theatre  is  nightly 
attended  in  a  most  gratifying  manner,  and  the  able  efforts  made  in 
every  department  to  merit  public  favor  is  thus  jnstly  rewarded.  The 
performances  of  to-night  are  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Burning 
Bridge. 

A  Son  of  Mr.  Harris,  one  of  the  Proprietors  of  Covent  Garden 
Theatre,  was,  lately,  nearly  drowned  on  the  French  coast. 

Mr.  Liston  is  not,  we  understand,  to  appear  in  London  during  the 
ensuing  winter  season.  Report  says,  he  has  in  a  view  a  retreat  for  a 
time,  to  the  environs  of  Bath,  to  enjoy  his  past  fame,  and  the  solid 
returns  it  has  produced  him. 

The  Manchester  Theatre  had  to  boast  of  a  numerous  and  brilliant 
audience  on  Saturday  night.  The  Play  was  Shakspeare's  sterling 
Comedy  of  As  You  Like  It,  in  which  the  fascinating  Miss  M.  Tree 
performed  the  love-sick  and  romantic  Rosalind,  with  all  her  wonted 
excellence  :  indeed,  the  part  never  possessed  a  more  graceful  or  effi- 
cient representative.  In  addition  to  the  songs  in  the  drama  she  in- 
troduced (her  own)  '  Home,  sweet  home,'  and  "  Rest  Warrior,  rest' 
which  were  applauded  to  the  "  echo."  The  veteran  Blanchard,  ap- 
peared as  Touchstone,  and  he  never  embodied  this  extraordinary 
creation  of  the  great  poet's  mind  with  more  animation  and  masterly 
judgment.  The  afterpiece  was  that  mirth-inspiring  Farce  of  Simpson 
and  Co.  and  the  distressing  dilemmas  and  whimsical  situations  of  the 
poor  tortured  and  perplexed  Mr  Simpson,  kept  John  Bull  and  his 
fair  spouse  on  the  broad  giin  for  the,  rest  of  the  evening. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir, 

Well  knowing  your  willingness  to  oblige  whenever  it  is  in 
your  power,  I  take  the  liberty  of  requesting  you  will  inform  me,  upon 
what  principles  the  Amateur  Theatre,  in  Crown  Street,  is  carried  on. 

The  fact  is  this  ; — it  having  been  remarked  by  many  of  my  friends, 
that  I  have  a  tolerable  ability  for  the  drama,  I  wish  to  take  a  cha- 
racter at  some  private  theatre,  by  way  of  trial — therefore,  if  you  can 
give  me  any  information  with  this  view,  you  will  extremely  oblige, 

A  Constant  Readdr. 

We  have  inserted  the  above  in  order  to  effect  the  writer's  object,  as 
we  are  utterly  unacquainted  with  the  theatre  in  question,  or  Any  one1 
connected  with  it. — Ed. 


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tOjeatte  Eopl,  Ha^jflatftet. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

The  Cotmtry  GirL 

Moody,  Mr  WILLIAMS,      Sparkish,  Mr  VIMNG, 

Harcourt,  Mr  COOPER, 

Belville,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Footman,  Mr  C  JONES, 

Peggy,  by  A  YOUNG  LADY, 

Alithea,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD,     Lucy,  Mrs  JONES, 


To  which  will  be  added,  the  Farce  of 

"Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES> 

Count  de  Marvillc,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES,. 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  with  Farce  of  TWO 

Strings  to  your  Bow0 

Borachio,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Lazarillo,  Mr  LISTON.      Ferdinand,  Mr  VINING, 

Don  Pedro,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Oetavia,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Don  Sancho,  Mr  LEE, 

Donna  Clara,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Leonora,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-morrow,  Dog  Days  in  Bond  Street,  with  'Twould  Puzzle  a 
Conjuror,  Married  and  Single, 


Cljf  att  e  fcopal,  Cngltslj  €>jpeia  i>ouse 


''H'WIIHIIIIUW 


This  Evening,    a  new  Musical  Farce,  called, 


A"fev 


itiii  man. 

Mr  Blushington,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Thomas  Friendly,       Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frank  Friendly,   Mr  BROADHURST, 

Mr  Evans,  Mi  SALTER,     Nick,  Mr  KEELEY 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Gyp,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     John,  Mr  MINTON, 

Lady  Friendly,   Mrs  GROVE, 

Miss  Dinah  Friendly,   Miss  POVEY, 

Dame  Pfaflippa  Straitlace,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 


After  which  the  Farce  of 


s  He  Jealous  ? 


Mr  Belmonr,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Servants,   Mr  LODGE,  and  Mr  BOWMAN, 

Harriet,  Miss  KELLY. 

Mrs  Belmour,  Miss  CARR,  Rose,  Mrs  WE1PPERT- 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

Jonathan  in  England 

Jonathan  W.  Doubikin,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Mr  Ledger,  Mr.  W.BENNETT,  Mr  Dclepierra.MrBROADHURST, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 
Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  {a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Mis*  HENRY,     Mi*  Lcuiod,  Mis  TAYLEURE. 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  with  Dcr  Frcischutz. 


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AND 


Daily  Bills  of  ike  Play. 

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14  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  881  Saturday ',  %)f.  25,  1824.  Prke  Id. 

1$a#?maxUct  €ijcaim ' 

The  second  appearance  of  the  "  Young  Lady,"  in  the  character  of 
J\Ii88  Peggy,  in  the  Comedy  of  The  Country  Girl,  drew  a  very  nu- 
merous audience  to  this  jhouse  last  night.  As  far  as  a  judgment  can 
be  formed  from  a  performance  of  a  single  character,  we  may  take  on 
ourselves  to  pass  a  decided  opinion  of  this  debutante.  Her  represen- 
tation of  The  Country  Girl  is  replete  with  proofs  of  talent  for  the 
stage,  yet  it  is  n©t,  in  every  respect,  the  true  Miss  Peggy.  The 
great  charm  which  Mrs.  Jordan  threw  around  the  character  was  an 
indescribable  naivete  ;  an  artless  manner  concealing  much  natural  cun- 
ning. In  her  style  of  performing  the  part,  there  was  nothing  to  be 
discovered  to  lead  you  to  suppose  there  was  any  acting,  except  where 
the  deception  Peggy  practices  on  her  bud,  requires  its  display.  Now, 
this  '*  Young  Lady"  (we  know  her  by  no  other  name)  is  frequently 
found  acting  where  all  should  be  pure  simplicity.  We  know,  that  be- 
fore this  art  of  simplicity  can  be  fully  attained,  great  confidence  is 
required,  and  much  practice,  which  we  are  inclined  to  believe  this 
"  Young  Lady"  has  not  yet  had.  It  is,  therefore,  with  a  considera- 
tion of  this  alterable  defect,  that  we  venture  to  assert,  when  further 
experience  shall  shew  her  in  the  full  possession  of  her  powers,  she 
will  command  general  admiration.  Even  at  present,  she  is  capable, 
in  the  character  in  question,  to  elicit  very  just  applause,  and  which 
was  showered  upon  her  animated  efforts  very  profusely  last  night.— 
She  has  qualities  that  evidently  calculate  her  to  shine  in  a  superior 
sphere  of  the  drama,  and  she  may  therefore  look  forward  to  become 
a  London  star  at  no  very  distant  period.  Her  person  is  very  pre- 
possessing ;  and  her  features  capable  of  much  varied  and  agreeable 
expression :  'her  speaking  voice  pleasing,  and  perfectly  at  her  com- 
mand, and,  in  general,  admirably  modulated  to  the  sense  of  her  au- 
thor. In  short,  we  have  very  high  hopes  of  this  "  Young  Lady,"  who 
has  but  to  attain  a  little  more  experience,  and  we  may  expect  her  to 
be  ranked  amongst  our  London  favorites. 

Mr.  Cooper,  Mr.  Johnson,  and  Mr.  Vining,  represented  the  Gen- 
tlemen of  the  piece  very  well.  The  latter  in  the  drunken-scene,  acted 
with  superior  effect.  Mrs,  Clifford; as  Jllithea,  end  Mrs.  C.  Jones, 
-as  Lucy,  assisted  very  ably  in  giving  due  effect  to  the  Comedy.  But 
of  Mr.  Williams's  Moody,  we  must  make  this  remark,  that  the  cha- 
racter required  more  of  the  air  of  the  man  of  breeding  than  he  threw 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


into  it.  At  the  close  of  Epilogue,  spoken  very  excellently  by  the 
"  Young  Lady,"  several  rounds  of  applause  marked  the  approbation 
of  the  audience. 

A  new  Musical  Piece,  in  one  act,  entitled  Birds  without  Feathers, 
is  in  rehearsal  here,  and  will  be  produced  next  week. 


Another  crowded  audience  was  assembled  here  last  night,  to  see 
the  Musical  Farce  of  The  Bashful  Man,  witb-the  Comic  Operetta  of 
Is  He  Jealous  ?  and  the  Farce  of  Jonathan  in  England.  In  the  for- 
mer piece,  Mr.  Mathews  acted  with  his  usual  comic  humor,  and  re- 
ceived thunders  of  applause.  Mr.  Wrench  and  Miss  Kelly,  in  the 
second  piece,  performed  with  their  accustomed  excellence ;  and  Mr. 
Mathews,  in  Jonathan  W.  Doubikins,  kept  the  audience  wide  awake. 

Covent  Garden  Theatre  will  be  opened  for  the  season  on  Monday 
next,  September  27.  The  other  nights  of  performing  during  the  week 
will  be  Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  Saturday. 

Sadler's  Wells. — This  Theatre  has  been  very  numerously  attended 
this  week  to  witness  the  representation  of  a  new  melo-drama,  entitled 
Von  Orenburg,  the  Hungarian  Outlaw  ;  or,  the  Castle  \  of  the  Lake. 
Mr.  Mortimer,  in  the  Ontlaw,  surprised  us  with  his  excellent  acting. 
Cartlich,  as  a  Fop  in  a  dragoon  dress,  reminded  us  of  a  *  Tenth." 
No  person,  we  are  certain,  can  play  the  Fool  better  than  Vale  ;  and 
Bryant,  in  the  Irishman,  performed  and  sang  with  much  spirit. — 
This  gentleman  is  an  acquisition  both  as  an  author  and  performer. 
Mrs.  Wilkinson  is  an  excellent  heroine;  and  Miss  Johnston  never 
sang  better. 

Brighton  Theatre. — A  new  after-piece,  entitled  The  Cupid  of 
Brighton,  altered  from  a  piece  produced  at  the  Adelphi  Theatre  last 
season,  for  the  Benefit  of  Mrs.  Baker,  has  been  acted  here  twice.— 
Russell  has  an  amusing  character  in  it,  and  a  view  of  the  Chain  Pier 
has  been  introduced. — It  is  by  Mr.  Morris,  and  possesses  consider- 
able merit.  Mrs.  Baker,  it  is  said,  is  engaged  at  one  of  the  great 
winter  theatres,  and  we  hope  this  report  is  true,  for  we  know  no  one 
who  would  be  a  more  valuable  acquisition  to  either  of  those  houses, 
in  the  characters  sustained  by  Miss  Foote  and  Miss  Beaumont,  than 
this  lady.  She  appeared  on  Wednesday  in  Little  Pickle,  and  was 
rapturously  encored  in  the  Hornpipe  ;  and  on  Thursday,  by  particular 
desire,  the  part  of  Young  Norval,  in  the  Play  of  Douglas.— Der 
Freischutz  has  done  wonders.  T.  Cooke  and  Mountain  have  been 
re-engaged.  The  Piece  has  already  been  played  nine  successive  nights 
and  is  announced  for  three  more. 


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This  Evening  will  be  performed  the  Comedy  of 

DOG  DAYS 


IN  BOND  STREET 


Mr  Tresyban,  Mr  VV.  FARREN, 
Barnab.y  Buz,  Mr  LISTON,  Dick  Dimitv,  Mr  WEST 

Frederick  Flashlv,  Mr  VINING, 

Squeezecrab*  Mr  WILLIAMS,  Tim,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Alfred  Tresylian,   Mr  JOHNSON, 

Bobby,  Mr  EBSWOTH,    Waiter,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Rosamond,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
Cab,  MrsC.  JONES,     Chambermaid,  Miss  WOOD. 


To  which  will  be  added,  the  Farce  of 

"Tivould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dander,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON.      Officer.  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertfea,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude,  with  the  New  Comedy  of 

Married  mid  Single. 

Beau  Shatter] y,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Kckeftdn,  Mr  POPE,     Mel  ford,  Mr  COOPER, 

Ferret,  Mr.  W.  WEST,  Captain  O'Rapper,  Mr  LEE, 

Scamper,  Mr  VINING,  Servant,  Mr  MOORE, 
Officer,  MrC.  JONES,  Mr  Cram  well,  MrCOVENEY, 

Mrs  Bickerton,  Mrs  GLOVER. 
Mrs  Shatterly,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
Mrs  Cram  well,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

On  Monday,  Sweethearts  and  Wive?,  with  Panl  and  Virginia,  and 

'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror. 


Cijratre  Eopai,  Cnslts!)  €>peva  l^ousr 


V  ■  i  iHBII  IMWII  IWW 


This  Evening,  a  new  Muskjal  Drama,  ©alh>d 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq.  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keelej 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 
First  Page,  Mr  Deering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henrj 
Domestics,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 
Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 
Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 


■ 


After  which,  a  Musical  Permormance,  called 

Ber  Frelschutz ; 

Or,    the  SVBNTH  BULLET  ! 

Kuno,  [Ranger  of  the  Forest]  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Rodolph,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,   Kil  ian,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Casper,  ( a  Huntsman  J  Mr  BENNETT, 
Zamiel,  (Spirit  of  the  Forest)  Mr  J.  COOPER, 
Rollo,  [a  Huntsman]  Mr  H.  PHILLIPS, 

Huntsmen,  Mess.  Henry,  J.  Biand9  and  Lodge. 

Agues,  (Kuno  a  Daughter)  Miss  PATON, 

Ann,  MissPOVEY, 
Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mrs  BRYAN, 

Bridesmaids,  Misses  Boden,  Henry,  HoIdaway9 
M.  Nicol,  Southwell,  &  Mrs  J.  Weippert. 

German  Waltz,  by  Misses  Romer,  Griffiths,  Vials, 
Reid.  Wells,  Vine,  Mess.  Bowman,  &- Willis. 


On  Monday,  The  Bashful  Man,  with  Belles  without  Beaux,  and 

Jonathan  in  England. 


THK 


fffteatvtral  0fegn*bw.; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  882  Monday,  Sept.  27,  1824.  Price  Id. 

Covent  Garden  Theatre  Opens  por  tub  Season  this  Evening. 

ISap^marfect  €f)eatr& 

The  piece  called  Dog  Days  in  Bond  Street,  with  'Twoidd  Puzzle 
a  Conjurer,  and  Married  and  Single,  were  acted  on  Saturday  night 
to  a  numerous  audience,  and  afforded  much  entertainment. 


The  Frozen  Lake,  and  Der  Freischut.z,  were  the  performances  of 
Saturday  night.  In  the  latter,  the  fine  music  executed  by  Miss  Paton, 
Miss  Povey,  Mr.  Pear  man,  Mr.  H.  Phillips,  &c.  gave  the  highest 
delight  to  a  most  numerous  audience. 

Direful  Robbery. — We  have  to  mention  a  disaster  which  has  be- 
fallen three  of  our  popular  public  singers,  as  they  are  called  in  the 
Provincial  Paper.  Messrs.  Evans,  Collyer,  and  Fitzwilliam  have 
been  jointly  and  severally  robbed  of  their  portmanteaux,  which  not 
only  contained  their  clothes  and  music,  but  their  cash  !  This  mishap 
is  stated  to  have  happened  on  the  road  between  Ilfracombe  and  Barn- 
staple, by  the  cutting  off  the  said  portmanteaux  from  their  carriage  ! 
A  reward  of  £20.  is  offered  for  all  the  cash,  jewellery,  music  paper, 
and  other  valuables  therein  contained  ;  from  whence  we  may  gather 
that  their  individual  loss  in  respect  of  the  said  clothes,  cash,  &c.  is 
of  a  very  considerable  amount  I  We  hope  the  miscreants  who  could 
so  shamefully  rob  three  such  popular  singers,  who  were,  we  under- 
stand, in  high  glee  at  the  amount  of  cash  their  successful  talents  had 
produced  them,  will  be  speedily  caught  and  brought  to  condign  pu- 
nishment. 

Miss  M.  Tree,  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  arrived  at  Southampton 
on  Monday,  under  an  engagement  to  play  four  nights  at  that  theatre. 
She  played  at  Manchester  on  Saturday  evening,  and,  travelling  during 
almost  the  whole  interval,  arrived  only  two  hours  before  she  was  to 
appear  on  the  stage.  In  consequence,  no  doubt,  of  such  great  exer- 
tions, she  was  taken  very  ill  on  Wednesday  with  a  spitting  of  blood, 
&c.  :  which,  to  the  great  regret  of  her  numerous  admirers,  has  dis- 
qualified her  from  acting  at  Southampton  any  more  this  feason.— Bri- 
tish Press. 


Cfjeatre  3&oj>ai,  Cogent  €ait>en. 


■■■■ 


First  JVight  of  the  Season. 
This  Evening,  Shaksp^are's  Tragedy  of 

Romeo  and  Juli 

Prince  Escalus,  Mr  IIORREBOW,  J 

Paris,  Mr  MASON,    Montague,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Romeo,  MrC.  KEMBLE, 

€apulet,  Mr  EGERTON,      Benvolio,  Mr  BAKER, 

Mercutio,  Mr  JONES,     Tvbalt,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Friar  Lawrence,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Friar  John,  Mr  MEARS,     Balthazar,  Mr  LEY, 

Apothecary,  Mr  MEADOWS,  Abram,  Mr  HEATH, 

Page,  Master  Longhurst,     Samson,   Mr  Atkins. 

Gregory,  Mr  NORRIS,      Peter,  Mr  KEELEY. 

Lady  Capulel,  Mrs  FAUCIT,  1 

Nurse,    Mrs   DAVENPORT. 
Juliet,  Miss  F.  H.  KFLLY. 

In  Act  /.  a  MASQUERADE  and  DANCE. 

Incidental  to  the  Piece. 
In  act  V.  The  Funeral  Procession  of  Juliet,  Sf  a  Solem?i  Dirge. 

To  conclude  with  the  last  new  popular  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  Sf  Poor  Robin  ; 

Or,  The  House  that  Jack  Built* 

Jack  the  Miller,  (afterwards  Harlequin.)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Poor  Robin,  or  Poor  Sir  Bob.   (the  Astrologer)  Mr  J.  ISAACS. 
Gaffer  Gandy,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)   Mr  BARNES, 
The  Rat — the  Cat — the  Dog — by  Deputauts. 
The  Priest    (afterwards  Clown)    Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 
Giles,  Mr  MtiARS,     Ralph,  Mr  HENRY,       Hodge,  Mr  TINNEY, 
Squire  Sap,  (afterwards  Dandy  Lover)  Mr  HEATH, 
Ploughshare,  Mr  NORRIS,     The  Cock,  Master  STRUTT, 
The  Cow,  witb  the  Crumpled  Horn,  by  an  AMATEUR, 
Rosebud,  the  Maid  all  Forlorn,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Mrs  VEDY. 
Cupid,  the  Messenger  of  Venus,  Miss  H.  BODEN, 

The  other  JVights  of  Actins;  this  Week  are  Wednesday, 
Thursday,  S;  Saturday. 

On  Wednesday,  Pride  shall  have  a  Fall,  with  Brother  and  Sister. 


Sweethearts  &  Wives 


This    Bveni»g,tlie  favorite  Operatic  Comedy,    called 

ivcs. 

The  Jilusic  composed  and  selected  by 
Messrs.  Whitaker,  Nathan,  T.  Cooke,'  and  Perry. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Billy  Lackadav,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  V1NING, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,   Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Madame  YESTRIS. 


After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 

"SB  W» 


,  Paul,  Madame  VESTRIS,  Tropic,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Alambra,   (first  time)   Mr  W.  WEST, 

Don  Antonio,  Mr  COVENEY,  Sailor,  Mr  COATES, 

Dominipue,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Diego,  Mr  LATHAM,  Sebastian,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Officer,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Jacinth*,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Mary,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

Virginia,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

■igpn 

To' conclude  with  a  New  Farce,  call'd 

'TivouM  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER,' 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dunder,  Mr  LFSTON, 
Peter  Staamits,  Mr  HARLEV,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 
Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  \V.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Count  de  Marvillc,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

.  . —  —  — — — ^— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — i  .  -   .    — _ 

To-morrow,  The  Rivals,  with  the  Devil  to  Pay,  &c. 

Printed  Si  Published  by  IS.Twomvs.  Denmark-court.  K\ et*>r-*chan?e.  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  ami 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  mu*£  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


there  are  opportunities  for  a  close  adherence  to  actual  character, 
which  Mr.  Mathews  takes  full  advantage  of.  This  Farce  is  a  tissue 
of  incidents  rendered  very  comic  by  the  acting  in  the  principal  part, 
and  without  Mathews  it  would  be  a  perfect  nonentity.  Miss  Kelly, 
in  the  character  of  Mrs.  Dashington,  in  the  comic  piece  of  Belles 
without  Beauac,  was  highly  amusing  :  and  afterwards  Mr.  Mathews 
kept  up  the  laugh  as  Jonathan  W.  Doubikins — The  house  was  crowded 
in  every  part. 

Mr.  Stevenson,  the  veteran  box-hook  keeper  of  this  Theatre,  has 
hi9  Benefit  on  Thursday  next,  when  he  presents  us  with  that  extra- 
ordinary piece  The  Vampire,  and  other  excellent  entertainments. 


m2»aaEr.rza£3j3iC£ 


Sweethearts  and  Wives  must  ever  he  favorites,  and  the  way  in 
which  they  have  been  made  use  of  here,  has  not  lessened  the  interest 
they  are  generally  found  to  possess  with  us  lords  of  the  creation. 

J? aul  and  Virginia,  which  is  a  pretty  little  piece,  was  very  well 
acted,  and  Madame  Vestris  looked  and  sang  in  a  most  interesting 
manner.  Mr.  Liston,  as  Van  Bunder,  in  the  new  Farce,  aided  by 
Mr.  Harlev,  Mr.  Cooper,  &c.  render  that  piece  entertaining  enough. 

A  new  Musical  Farce,  entitled  u  Birds  ivithout  Feathers/'  is  in  re- 
hearsal here,  and  will  be  produced  on  Thursday  next. 

Surrey. — This  house  was  numerously  attended  last  night,  to  sec 
the  19th  representation  of  Der  Freischutz  ;  or,  the  Bemon  of  the 
Wolfs  Glen  and  the  Seven  Charmed  Bullets  !  and  the  melo-drama  of 
The  Gipsies'  Haunt.  In  the  former  piece,  Mr.  Rowbotham  acted 
the  character  of  Rodolph  with  considerable  effect ;  and  in  the  latter 
Mr.  H.  Kemble,  Mr.  Rowbotham,  Mr.  Loveday,  &c.  performed  their 
several  parts  uncommonly  well. 

Sadler's  Wells. — This  Theatre  was  last  night  very  well  attended, 
to  see  the  popular  pieces  of  The  Vigil  of  St.  Mark,  with  the  comic 
burletta  of  The  Mistakes  of  a  Nigfd,  and  the  drama  of  Von  Oren- 
burg, the  Hungarian  Outlaw  ;  or,  the  Castle  of  the  Lake,  all  of 
which  were  most  pleasantly  acted. 

Datis's  Amphitheatre. — The  grand  Military  Spectacle  of  The 
Battle  of  Waterloo,  continues  to  atti act  brilliant  and  crowded  au- 
diences to  this  place  of  amusement. 

"  EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  F«nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
the.  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

^rinred  &  Published  by  K. Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exet^i-'ohansfe,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  mujst  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


theatre  &opal,  i^jtalut. 

This  Evening1,  Sheridan's  Comedv  of 

THE  RIVALS. 

Sir  Antony  Absolute,  Mr  W,  FARREN, 

Captain  Absolute,  Mr  VINING, 

Faulkland,  Mr  COOPER,  Acres,  Mr  LISTON. 

Sir  Lucius  O'Trigger,  Mr  LEE, 

Fag,  Mr  COVENEY,    David,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Coachman,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Servants,  Messrs.  C.  JONES,  &  COATES, 

Mrs  Malaprop,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Julia,  MrsCHATTERLEY, 

Lydia  Languish,  Miss  CHESTER. 
Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES.     Maid,  Mrs  KENDALL, 


To  which  will  be  addded,  the  Farce  of 


f 


'Twoidd  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  1 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  COOPER,     Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES , 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEV. 


To'conclude  with  a  New  Farce,  call'd 


The  Devil  to  Pay. 


Sir  John  Lovcrule,  Mr  HUCKEL,      Jobson,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Butler,  Mr  Brough,  Cook,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Doctor,  Mr  W.  Johxso.v, 

Lady  Lovorule,  Mrs  T.  HILL,    Neli,  Madame  VESTRiS. 

Lucy,  Miss  WOOD,     Lettuce,  Mrs  KENDALL. 

To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wires,  with  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror 


and  Paul  &  Virginia. 


Cfn  atre  'Eopal,  Cngltsli  ®mm  ^o< 


uaaM»gg*^ragfjs 


This  Evening",    a  new  Musical  Farce,  called, 


r  Blushington,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Sir  Thomas  Friendly,       Mr 
Frank  Friendly/  Mr  BE 
Mr  Evans,  Mr  SALTER,     Nick,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 
Gyp,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     John,  Mr  M1NTON, 

Lady  Friendly,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Miss  Dinah  Friendly,  Miss  POVEY, 

DamePhilippa  Straitlace,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 


After  which  the  Farce  of 


0 


e 


A 


Mr  Markam,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Mr  Scamper,  Mr  PEARMAN,  Nicks,  Mr  SALTER, 

Followers,  Messrs.  LODGE  &  SAUNDERS. 

Mrs  Markam,  Miss  CARR,      Cicely,  Miss  KELLY, 
Caroline,  Miss  HOLDAWAY. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 


inland 


Jonathan  W.  Douhikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Mr  Ledger,  Mr.  W.BENNETT,  Mr  Delepierro.Mr  BROADIIURST, 

Sir  Leatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Katty  Larkspur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  Nigger)  Mr.  SLOMAN, 
Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  {a  Black  Housemaid}  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss.  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemoo,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 

To-morrow,  The  Bashful  Man,  with  Jonathan  in  England. 


THE 

iieatrical  Gbftevtev ; 

Daily  Billsof  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  SS4        Wednesday,  Sept.  29,  1824.        Price  Id. 

4Engli0t)  <©pcra^mi££* 

Mr.  Mathews's  performances  and  all  the  entertainments  of  this 
Theatre,  are  soon  about  to  close  for  the  season.  Next  week  is  the 
final  one,  when  the  doors  will  be  closed  on  a  series  of  entertainments 
that  have  attracted  in  an  uncommon  degree.  Last  night  another 
crowded  house  proved  the  attractions  of  The  Bashful  Man,  Mr. 
Jonathan  IK  Doubikins,  &c— There  was  much  laughing,  and  many 
palmy  honors  were  bestowed. 

I^apmiarfeet  €fpatre« 

The  Comedy  of  The  Rivals  was  acted  here  last  night,  cast  with 
all  the  comic  strength  erf  the  company.  At  the  head  of  the  list  we 
had  Mr.  W.  Farren,  as  Sir  Anthony  Absolute,  a  character  which  at 
Drury  Lane  is  in  high  keeping,  being  there  represented  by  Mr.  Dow- 
ton,  in  a  style  superior  to  what  any  other  performer  at  present  on 
the  Metropolitan  Stage,  can  reach.  Mr.  Farren's  Sir  Anthony,  we 
think,  may  rank  next  to  Mr.  Fawceit's.  He  certainly  shews  a  per- 
fect conception  of  the  character  ;  and  it  is  only  in  his  physical  qua- 
lities that  any  defect  is  apparent.  His  scene  with  his  son  the  Captain, 
where  he  finds  him  opposed  to  his  wishes,  and  that  where  he  remarks 
his  overdone  readiness  to  marry  any  piece  of  deformity  paternal  care 
might  provide  him,  were  excellently  sustained,  and  properly  marked 
by  the  very  numerous  and  genteel  audience.  Mr.  Cooper  acted  Faulk- 
land  with  much  discrimination,  and  was  ably  supported  by  Mrs. 
Chatterley.  Miss  Chester  represented  Lydia  Languish  very  well, 
and, certainly,  looked  the  character  excellently,  as  far  as  her  features 
were  engaged,  but  her  person  does  not  bear  out  the  idea  of  the  tdeli- 
cate  and  romantic  Miss  Languish.  Mr.  Viking  played  Captain  Ab- 
solute respectably.  He  wants  a  firm  style  for  this  character,  which 
is  absolutely  necessary  to  give  point  to  its  dialogue.  Mrs.  Windsor's 
tone  of  voice'does  not  give  sufficient  pungency  and  effect  to  Mrs. 
Malaprop's  lapses  in  her  "  auricular  tongue."  However,  she  acted 
the  part  very  respectably.  The  character  of  Bob  Acres  was  conferred 
on  Mr.  Liston  ;  but  we  must  say  that,bating  his  physiognomy,  he  does 
not  make  it  half  so  humorous  as  Mr.  Harley  docs.  Mr.  Liston  too 
often  trusts  to  a  cock  of  his  eye  for  creating  a  laugh  ;  and  in  Acres 
this  will  hardly  suffice  for  the  filling  up  which  an  active  and  clever 
performer  such  as  Harley  gives  to  it.  The  Comedy,  altogether, 
seemed  to  give  much  entertainment,  and  was  followed  by  the  two 
pleasant  pieces  oVTwould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and  the  Dtvil  to  Pay. 


Cfjeatre  &ojml.  Cogent  Cattjeit. 

This  Evening,  a  Comedy  with  Songs,  called, 

ride  shall  have  a  Fall. 

The  Music  selected  and  arranged  by  Mr  Wat&ox. 

Count  Ventoso,  Mr  W,  FARREN, 
Slefano,  Mr  EGERTON,     Torrento,  Mr  JONES, 
Lorenzo,  a  Captain,       C  j  Mr  COOPER, 

Col.  Pistrucci,  1  Sicilianf  Mr  BAKER, 

Major  O'Shannon,         )Bussarsf  Mr  CONNOR, 
Cornet  Count  Carmine,  f  ) Mr  YATES, 

Spado,  Mr  BLANCH  A  RD, 

Jailor,  Mr  TAYLOR,     Lazaro,  Mr  BARNES, 

Pisano,  Mr  HEATH,     Civil  Officer,  Mr  HENRY, 

Lorenzo's  Servant,  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Officer,  Mr  AUSTIN,     Bernardo,  Mr  MEARS, 

Prisoners,  Messrs.  Norris,  Ley,  Ryals,  &c. 

SEREJVADERS. 

Messrs.  J.  ISAACS,     TINNEY,   LONGHURST, 

Victoria,  Mis^PATON, 
Countess  Ventoso,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 
Leonora,  Miss  LOVE- 


To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 


net  iSisier. 


The  Music  composed  by  Mr  Bishop. 

Don  Christoval  de  Tonnes,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Don  Sylvio,  Mr  DURU8ET,     Pachecho,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Bartalo,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Donna  Isidora,  Miss  PATON,    Rosanthe,  Miss  LOVE, 
Donna   Camilla,    Mrs  VINING,      Agatha,    Miss  JONES. 

The  other  Nights  of  Acting  this  JVeek  are  To-morrow  &  Saturday 

To-morrow,  Much  Ado  ahout  Nothing,  with  The  Hunter  of  the  Alps* 

Fruited  &  Published  by  E. 'Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'chan^e,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  miuu  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


theatre  Itogftfe  HaP'iHaitet. 

This  E^eniag,  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

sweethearts  &  Wives. 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Billy  Lackadav,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  VJNING, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

To  which  will  be  addded,  the  Farce  of 

-Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Baran  Yon  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  ef  Muscovy,  Mr  VINING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  St&nmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  G.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marvillc,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTER  LEV. 

After  which  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 


aui  ana  Virginia. 


Paul,  Madame  VESTRIS,  Tropic,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Alambra,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
Don  Antonio,  Mr  COVENEY,  Sailor,  Mr  COATES, 

Dominipue,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Diego,  Mr  LATHAM,  Sebastian,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Officer,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Jacintha,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Mary,  Mrs  COVENEY. 
Virginia,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-morrow,  The  Young  Quaker,  with  (1st  time)  Birds  without 
Feathers!  and  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Ir.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Chartge,  Strand. 
Ir.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
th-e  whole- Art  of  Modelling-,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 


Cfjeatre  'ftopal,  Cngitsl)  #pera^ousf. 


This  Evening,    a  new  Musical  Farce,  called. 


Jo 


Jonathan  W.  Douhikins,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Mr  Ledger,  Mr.  W.  BENNETT,  Mr  Delepierr«,Mr  BROADHURST, 

Sir  Jkeatherlip  Grossfeeder,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Natty  parks  pur,  Mr  KEELEY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Agamemnon,  (Jonathan's  JVigger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 
Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.Grossfeeder,  Mr.  MiNTON, 

Lady  Grossfeeder,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemon,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 


After  which  the  Farce  of 


Mr  Blushington,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Thomas  Friend lj,       Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frank  Friendly,  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Mr  Evans,  Mr  SALTER,     Nick,  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 
Gyp,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     John,  Mr  M1NTON, 

Ladv  Friendly,  Mrs  GROVE, 

Miss  D'inab  Friendly,  Miss  POVEY, 

DamePhilippaStraitlace,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 


To  conclude  with  A  New  Feature,  the  Musical  Farce  of 


Dick  Cypher,  (steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 

and  a  brace  of  Sporting  Songs)  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT,    Janus  Jumble,  Mr  BAKER, 

Jerry  Bloisom,  Mr  RAYNER,    Quill,  Mr  SALTER, 

O'Rourke  O'Daisy,  Mr  POWER,    Coachman,  Mr  MINTON, 

John,    Mr  HENRY,      Servants,    Messrs.  CAHIL  and  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honeymonth,  Mrs  GROVE. 
Clara  Stirling,  Miss  HOLDAWAY,     Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POVEY. 

To-morrow,  The  Vampire,  with  Is  He  Jealous,    Where  shall  I  Dine, 
For  the  Benefit  of  Mr  STEVENSON,  Box-Book  Keeper. 


J'Hff 


.SlteAtrtral  ^bSnUnj 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*'  Nythiag  extenuate  aor  set  dawn  augkt  in  malice. " 

No.  985         Thursday' Sept.  30,   1824.  jgrttfe  U. 


Cogent  4frrbcn  Cijeatre. 

On  last  night,  the  second  of  the  season,  was  presented  the  Comedy 
if  Pride  shall  have  a  Fall.  This  piece  is  an  extraordinary  combination 
of  nonsense  and  humor.  Really,  sitting  it  quite  out,  and  being  asked 
what  one  thinks  of  it}  distracts  the  pericranium  in  no  slight  degree. 
We  have  smiled,  we  have  laughed,  we  hare  thought  we  had  heard; 
some  high  sounding  passages  ;  but  after  all,  the  confounding  questioa 
•f  what  is  all  thin  about'}  intrudes,  and  puts  one  out  of  temper  be~ 
sause  we  cannot  answer  it.  If  the  Reverend  George  Ciioly  com*-. 
jJoses  his  sermons  as  lucidly  as  his  plays,  his  congregations  will  find 
no  more  reason  for  being  wiser  and  Letter,  than  his  audiences,  liy 
the  bye,  we  may  here  take  the  liberty  of  objecting  to  dramatical  par- 
sons. In  our  humble  opinion,a  clergyman  is  a  person  who  devotes  his 
time  and  his  thoughts  to  the  promotion,  amongst  his  less  gifted  fellow 
creatures,  of  a  perfect  veneration  for  the  Deity,  and  a  just  and  vir- 
tuous feeling  between  man  and  man.  It  is  his  duty  to  compose  moral 
end  religious  orations  and  addresses — to  visit  the  sick  and  the  dis- 
tressed, and  to  perform  every  other  duty  of  humanity.  It  is,  there* 
fore,  a  perfect  abandonment  of  clerical  propriety,  to  be  found  com- 
posing dialogues  to  be  spoken  from  a  public  stage,  without  any  earthly 
reason  but  to  make  people  laugh  and  to  obtain  money.  The  Play  was 
well  acted  to  a  numerous  audience. 

Afterwards,  Brother  and  Sister  was  excellently  supported  by  Mr. 
Fawcett,  Miss  Paton*,  Miss  Love,  &c.  who  were  warmly  welcomed. 
SPhc  latter  lady  was  encored  in  "  Taste,  oh,  taste.'' 


gnglijtfj  <©pcra4fou0^ 

Mr.  Mathews  gave  us  three  doses  of  fun  last  night,  which  was 
found  very  reviving  to  the  body  of  the  audience.— In  the  first  piece  of 
Jonathan  in  England,  Mr.  Mathews  was  encored  in  his  song,  "  Two 
pound  ten,"  and  his  Yankee  song  ;  and  in  Hit  or  JUiss,  which  was 
the  last  piece,  Mr.  Mathews  was  called  for  by  part  of  the  audience 
to  sing  the  Race  song  twice,  but  in  consequeuce  of  the  length  thoro 
was  some  opposition,  when  Mr.  M.  came  forward  and  said,  "  Slave  tQ 
your  will,  I  live  but  to  obey,  and  as  I  shall  soon  be  laid-up  for  the 
season,  I  will  start  for  two  more  heats  out  of  the  three." — H* 
accordingly  repeated  two  verses  of  the  song. 

A  numerous  audience  were  assembled  here  last  night  to  see  Sweei~ 
hearts  8f  Wives,  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and  Paul  and  Virginia, 


Mr.  8,'s  f  rime's  Letter  earns  too  late . — We  tViaafc  hi**,. 


T- 


%fmu  3&opjii,  Conent  Cai^n. 

This  Evening,  Shakspeare'g  fkmedy  &f 

MUCH 

Ado  about  Nothio 


'on  reoro,  lvir 
Don  John,  Mr  BAKER,  Count  Clandio,  Mr  MASON 

Benedick,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Leonato,  Mr  EGERTON,  Antonio,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Friar,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Conrad,  EVANS, 

Borachio,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Seacoal,  Mr  LEY, 

Balthazar,    Mr  TAYLOR,      Verges,  Mr  KEELEY. 

Dogberry,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Sexton,  Mr  ATKINS,     Oatcake,  Mr  BARNES, 

Beatrice,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Ursula,  Mrs  BOYLE,      Margaret,  Miss  HENRY. 

Hero,  Miss  JONES, 

IN  ACT  II. 

A  MASQUERADE. 

Dancers— Messrs.  Austin,  Collett,  Grant,  Heath, 

0JBrian,  Ryals,  Sutton. 

Mesdms.  Bates,  Boden,  Louis,  Shotter,  Twamley,  &c 

And  Steevens's  Glee  of  "  Sigh  no  more.  Ladies,'* 
By   Messrs.   Tinney,    Longhurst,    and   Mrs  Boyle. 

To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of  the 


;er  of  the  Mm 


Felix,  Mr  JONES,      Rosalvi,  Mr  T  P.  COOKE, 

Florio  di  Rosalvi,  Miss  H.  BODEN, 

Jeronvmo,  Mr  MEADOWS,    Juan,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Juilio  di  Rosalvi,  Master  BODEN, 

Baptista,  MrKEELEY, 

Marco,  Mr  EVANS,      Pietro.  Mr  TINNEY. 

Helina  di  Rosalvi,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 

Genevieve,  Miss  HALLANDE. 

To-morrow,  no  Performance. — On  Saturday,  tjie  Inconstant,   witfe 
fhe  xaefo- drama  of  A  Tale  ef  Mystery. 


Cf>tatrr  $&))&>  l^jftattet. 


This  Evening,  O'Keefe's  Comedy  ef 

The  Young  'Quaker. 

Old  Sad  boy,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 
Chronicle,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Clod,  Mr  LISTON, 

Spatterdash,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Young  Sadboy,  Mr  VINING,    Twier,  Mr  COATES, 

Captain  Ambush,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Shadrach,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Lounge,   Mr  Coveney,     Goliah,  Master  Tokely, 

Lady  Rounceval,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Pink,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  Ariminta,  Miss  LOVE,  with 

"  It  was  a  Lover  fy  his  Lass," 

Mra   Millefleur,    Mrs  KENDALL, 
Dinah  Primrose,  Mrs  GIBBS. 


T«  waicli  trill  be  addded,  the  Farce  ©f 

"Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjurer ! 


.    Baraa  Vos  Clurap.  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Peter,  Chsar  of  Muaeory,  Mr  VINING,      Van  Duuder,  Mr  LISTON, 
Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Vaa  Block,  Mr  LEE, 
Adwiral  Varenaloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Ctut  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertka,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To  ©onelude  with  a  New  Farce,  call'd 

lie  Devil  to  Pay. 

Sir  John  Loterule,  Mr  HUCKEL,      Jobeon,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Butler,  Mr  Brough,  Cook,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Doctor,  Mr  W.  Jooxion, 

Lady  Leverule,  Mr»  T.  HILL,    Nell.  Madame  VESTIUS. 
Lucy,  Miss  WOOD,     Lettuce,  Mn  KENDALL. 

To-morrow,  The  Clandestine  Marriage,  with  (1st  time)  Birds 
without  Feathers!  and  X.  Y.  Z. 

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For  the  Benefit  of  Mr  Stevenson*,  2?0#  Book-Keepe 

This  Evening  the  Romantic  Melo  Drama,  called, 
7* 


?* 


CHARACTERS   IN  THE  1NTRODOCTORY  VISIOX. 

The  Vampire,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,      Lady  Margaret,  Miss  CARR* 
Unda,  Miss  IIOLDAWAY,     Ariel,  Bliss  BODEN, 

CHARACTERS  IN  THE  DRAMA. 

Ruthvcn.  (Earl  of  Marsden,)  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Ronald,  Mr  LEE 

IUc.  Swill,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN, 
Rehert,  Mr  BIIOADHURST,  with  will  Sing  'My  ain  kind  Dmri$  Q.> 
Andrew,  Mr  MINTON,     Father  Francis,  Mr  SHAW, 

J.adv  Margaret,  Miss  CARR, 
"Bridget,  Mrs  GROVE,     Effie,  Mrs  J.  VVEIPPERT. 

To  which  will  be  added,  the  Farce  of 

e  Jealous  t 

Mr  Bdmonr,  Mr  WRENCH, 

Servants,  Mr  LODGE,  and  Mr  BOWMAN, 

Harriet,  Miss  KELLY. 

Mrs  Beluiour,  Miss  CARR,  Rose,  Mrs  WEIPPERT, 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening, 

#  The  Soldier  Tired"'. :. ..'... . Miss  PA  TON", 

"Oh  !  tis  Love"... .»...,.   Mr  PEARMAN, 

"The  CaptiveBird"  [Biahara] Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

"Away  to  my  bonnie  Lassie" Mr  BROADHURST, 

rt  Aid  mo,   ye  pitying  Powers"  [Cimarosa]. . . .   Miss  POVRY, 

"  Now  Isn't  it  a  pity" , Mrs  J.  WEIPPRRT, 

"Cease  thus  to  palpitate"  [Rosini] • Miss  HOLDAWAY, 

"  Three  Part  Comic  Medley" Mr  SLOMAN. 


To  conclude  with  the  Operetta,  called. 

46  Where  shall  I  Dine  ?w 

Sponge,  Mr  WRENCH,     Dick  Diseount,  Mr  RAKER. 

Mr  Grumpy,  Mr   W.  BENNETT,      Squire  Flint,    Mr  SAUNDERS. 

Homely,  Mr  POVEY,     Famvell,  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Diggory,  Mr  SLOMAN,     Timothy,  Mr  HENRY, 

Bailiffs,  Messrs.  Lodge,  &Shaw.  Surgeons,  Mess.  Mintgn  &  Hooper, 

Mr*  Grumpy,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mrs  Discount,  Miss  CARR, 

Dorothea  Giumpy,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 

Cook,  Mrs  W.  BENNETT,     Deborah,  Mrs  JERROLD. 

To-morrow,  Brother  and  Sister,  with  Tht  Frezen  Lake,  $e. 


TOE 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothitfg  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  886  Friday,   Oct.  1,   182J.  Price  Id. 


€ofccnt  €articn  3Tf)catre. 

Much  ado  about  Nothing  was  represented  last  night,  in  the  same 
admirable  style  (hat  it  was  acted  in  the  previous  season.  It  is  a  Play 
that  almost  entirely  depends  for  effect  on  the  manner  in  which  the 
two  principal  characters  are  supported.  In  this  respect  it  had  due 
justice,  from  the  excellent  performance  of  Miss  Chester  and  Mr.  C. 
Kejmble,  as  Beatrice  and  Benedick,  Miss  Chester  acts  the  cha- 
racter of  the  arch  man-hater  with  vivacity  and  very  attractive  man- 
ner. Her  interviews  with  Benedick,  and  her  scene  in  the  garden,  were 
well  executed,  and  received  much  applause.  Mr.  C.  Kimble  plays 
Benedick  in  that  fine  easy  style  for  which  he  is  so  celebrated.  He  is 
remarkable  for  always  retaining  an  air  of  good  breeding  in  every  cha- 
racter he  supports,  and  in  this,  the  man  of  high  life  and  pleasant  hu- 
mor was  rendered  eminently  conspicuous.  Although  the  chief  enter- 
tainment derived  from  this  Comedy  lies  in  the  bringing  together  thesft 
antipodes  of  the  matrimonial  sphere,  jet  there  is  some  excellent  hu- 
mor of  a  broader  kind,  derivable  from  the  gentlemen  of  the  watch. 
Mr.  Farren's  Dogberry  produced  much  langhtcr,  and  Mr.  Kekley's 
Verges  was  a  good  piece  of  still-life  acting.  Hero  was  well  repre- 
sented by  Miss  Jones  ;  and  Mr.  Connor  and  Mr.  Baker  performed 
with  much  propriety  the  parts  of  Don  Pedro  and  Don  John ;  and 
were  Mr.  Mason  to  relax  from  a  certain  stiffness  of  manner,  which 
he  always  retains,  he  would  have  represented  Count  Claudio  infinitely 
better.  Aud,  also,  we  take  the  liberty  to  observe  on  this  young  gentle- 
man and  very  young  performer,  that  in  addition  to  a  natural  style  of 
acting,  he  should  regulate  his  elocution  according  to  the  character  he 
fills  ;  for  a  pompous  delivery  is  rarely  suitable  except  in  tragedy,  tie 
possesses  a  good  figure  and  many  requisites  for  the  stage,  and  we 
should  be  sorry  to  see  these  qualities  lost  for  want  of  attention  to  an 
easy  and  natural  manner.  The  pretty  melo-drama  of  The  Hunter  of 
the  Alps  followed,  and  gave  great  delight. 

Mr.  Stevenson's  Benefit  here,  last  night,  was  very  numerously  at- 
tended, aud  The  Vampire,  Is  He  Jealous  ?  aud  Where  shall  I  Dine  I 
which  were  the  pkcc~:  presented  on  the  occasion,  gave  great  satisfac- 
tion. 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


Ipap^marltet  Centre* 

There  were  The  Young  Quaker,  '  T would  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and 
The  Devil  to  Pay,  at  this  Theatre  last  night,  ft  was  what  is  called 
a  ticket-night,  or  a  benefit  by  sale  of  tickets  for  different  members  of 
the  establishment. — A  new  Farce  is  to  be  presented  to-night. 


Surrey. — There  was  a  very  good  house  here  last  night,  for  the 
Benefit  of  Mr.  Buckingham  and  others.  On  this  occasion  Mr.  Kent, 
who  appeared  last  season  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  as  Richard  the 
Third,  acted  that  character,  and  obtained  a  great  deal  of  applause. 
Every  one  will  allow  he  possesses  a  great  deal  of  energy,  and  repre- 
sents the  character  in  a  highly  respectable  manner.  He  hit,  by  mis- 
take, a  poor  Catesby  a  smart  blow  on  the  face  with  his  sword. 

Olympic  Theatre— -To-morrow  evening,we  observe> commences  the 
season  at  this  elegant  little  "  Box  ;" — the  preparations  have  been  ex- 
tensive, the  [improvements  numerous  and  jndicions.  We  were  gra- 
tified the  other  day  with  a  peep  at  the  interior,  which  has  received, 
the  most  costly  and  beautiful  embellishments — the  pannels  of  the 
boxes  are  painted  blue,  relieved  with  a  neat  frame  of  crimson,  inlaid 
with  wreaths  of  laurel  and  a  profusion  of  gold  ornaments  ;  the  private 
boxes,  as  well  as  the  public,  have  also  !;ccn  considerably  improved  ; 
a  saloon  has  been  built  in  the  pit  for  the  convenience  and  comfort  of 
the  visitors  to  that  part  of  the  theatre,  and  is  fitted  up  with  peculiar 
neatness.  The  bill  of  fare  is  more  full,  and  possesses  a  greater  va- 
riety than  any  ever  before  issued  to  the  public  : — a  ballet,  of  which 
report  speaks  highly,  under  the  singular  title  of  Hydrophobia,  is 
among  the  entertainments  announced,  and  a  parody  upon  the  very  suc- 
cessful Opera  of  Der  Freischutz,  from  the  pen,  we  understand,  of 
the  author  of  Dr.  Syntax,  Sec.  Every  exertion  on  the  part  of  Mr. 
FRAMProN,  the  proprietor,  has  been  put  forth  to  render  it,  in  point 
of  splendour  and  accommodation,  inferior  to  no  establishment  in  the 
metropolis.  We  are  glad  to  find  the  management  again  placed  under 
the  able  direction  of  Mr.  Viking,  whose  talent  in  the  difficult  capa- 
cities of  manager  and  actor,  are  known  sufficiently  to  the  public  to 
render  comment  from  us  unnecessary.  Mr.  Parker,  we  observe,  will 
be  at  his  old  post,  the  boxcs;  whose  attention  and  politeness  has  al- 
ways been  proverbial. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts—  Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  F.»nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— iol,  btrand. 


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tUjcatir  ftopal,  i^jWatftct. 

This  Erening,  the  Comedy  of 

^andestiue  Marriage* 

|  Lord  Oslebv,  Mr  W.  FARREN,     ~. 

Sterling    Mr  WILLIAMS,      Brush,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Sir  John  Melville,  Mr  VINING, 

Lovewell,  Mr  COOPER,    Canton,  Mr  WEST, 

Serjeant  Flower,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Traverse,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Truman,   Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Mrs  Heidelhenr,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

MLi«s  Sterling  Mrs  GIBBS,     Betty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Fanny,  Miss  CHESTFR. 
Chambermaid,  Miss  Wood,  Trusty,  Mrs  Kendall. 

After  which,  (1st  time)  a  New  Musical  Piece,  in  One  Act,  called 

ircls  without  Feathers 

The  Principal  Characters  hv 
Mr  WILLIAMS,     Mr  YOUNGER, 

Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Madame  VESTRIS,'    and  •  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  call'd 


Capatin  Calliard,   Mr  JOHNSON, 

Neddv  Brav,  Mr  LISTON, 

Roscius  Alldross,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Giuhbleton,   Mr  LEE,      Doddle,  Mr  COATES, 

Ralph  Kemoseed,   Mr  \V.  WEST, 

Maria,    Mis,  J.  SCOTT,      Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY, 

Mrs  Monser,   Miss  BOYCE, 

Dora  Mum  well,  Mrs  C.  JO_NES, ^ 

~To-eaor  row ,  Who  Wants  o  Guinea  ?  and  Animal  Magnetisih,  &c. 


C!)(  titie  ftopal,  digits!)  #{ttra  gHmsr, 

This  Ev(  Ding  by  Perm/iss'ton   j»t'  the  Proprietors  of  the  theatre  Royal, 

Covciit  Uurdcli,   the  Comic  Opera  of 


rower  ana  sistei 


• 


Don  Chrbtpval  dfe  Tories,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Don  8\!vio  cie  Fioivs,  Mr  PHILIPPS,"  who  will  sing 

fct  Loves  i^nam;  Dream''  and   4t  Lore  Jias  Eyes'' 

Paeheco,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,  Bario!o,Mr  KEELEY 

Donna  Isadora,   Miss  PA  TON, 

who  will  introduce  ^  Bid  me  Discourse.''' 

Donna  Camilla,  Miss  CARR,  A-aiha,  Miss  POVEY, 

Rosa.. the     Miss  HARVEY, 
who  will  SrrH»"  the  Ballad  of  "  Listen    to  your  Love'" 


After  which  a  new  Musical  Drama,  called 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

The  Qrand  I)uke  of  Suahia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  tie  Neuhourg,   Mr  WRElNCH, 

Marq.  de  Valboru,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keelej, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,   Mr  Deerin^,     Second  Pa<;e,   Mr.   Henry, 

Domestics,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Povev, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 

Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELLY, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Operetta,  called. 

"  Where  shall  I  Dine  T 

Sponge.  Mr  WRENCH,     Dick  Discount,  Mr  BAKER. 

Mi  Grumpy,  Mr   W.BENNETT,      Squire  Flint,    Mr  SAUNDERS, 

Uomely,  Mr  POVEY,     Fanvvcll,  Mr  J.  COOPER, 

Diggory,  i\Jr  SL'>MAN,     Timothy,  Mr  I1ENHY, 

Bailiffs,  Messrs.  Lodge,  &  Shaw.  Surgeons,  Mess.  Minton*  &  Hooper, 

Mrs  Grumpy.  Mrs  GROVE,     Mrs  Discount,  Miss  CARR. 

Dorothea  Gnimpv,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT, 

Cook,  Mis  W.  BENNETT,     Deborah,  Mrs  JERROLD. 

To-monow,  Jonathan  in  England,     with  The  Bashful  Man,  and 
Hit  or  Miss!  Beitu?  the  La^i  Night  of  Mr  Mathew'a  Engagement 


THE 


liratrrral  #ligerlicr; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  ike  Play. 

*  *■  ^  *  ^-  -*-  ^-  -*■ 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  iu  malice." 

Ao.  887  Saturday,    Oct.  2,   1824.  Price  Id. 


Tjir  Comedy  of  The  Clandestine  Marriage  was  again  admirably 
acted  la  at  night,  with  Mr.  W.  Farren,  as  Lord  0«icby,  which  cha- 
racter no  one  at  present  on  the  stage  can  rival  him  in.  Afterwards  a 
new  Musical  Farce,  in  one  act,  was  produced  under  the  title  of"  Birds 
without  Feathers'*  This  piece  appears  to  have  been  taken  from  the 
Farces,  called  The  Child  of  Mature  and  Sixteen  Years'  Labour  Lost. 
The  plot  is,  than  an  old  hermit  named  Philip,  (Mr.  Younger)  has 
long  lived  in  a  retired  cell,  hating  the  world,  and  particularly  women, 
because  Ids  wife  had  run  away  from  him.  His  son,  Colin,  (Mrs.  T. 
Hill)  has  been  brought  up  with  him  in  utter  ignorance,  and  he  is  par- 
ticularly anxious  that  he  should  never  see  any  woman  that  could  ii  - 
spire  him  with  love.  However,  another  old  gentleman,  Rinaldo,  (Mr. 
AY'flliams)  who  has  placed  his  daughter,  Eliza,  (Madame  Vestius) 
under  a  rigid,  man-hating  gouvenianto.  (Mrs.  0.  Jones)  induces  the 
liQrmit  to  visit  him  on  condition  that  his  (laughter  should  not  be  seen 
by  his  son.  The  young  couple,  notwithstanding  all  precautions  meet, 
and  under  mutual  astonishment  admire  each  other.  The  hermit,  jn 
order  to  check  his  son's  rising  feelings,  tells  him  the  fair  creature  is 
a  Bird,  which,  (although  surprised  at  its  not  having  any  feathers ,) 
he  cannot  help  loving,  and  the  old  gentlemen  at  length  fiuding  it  use- 
less to  oppose  nature,  unite  them.  The  music,  which  is  pretty,  we 
hear  is  composed  by  Mr.  Nathan,  and  ceitninly  merited  to  be  allied 
to  a  piece  of  more  solid  worth.  The  audience  were  divided  at  the 
conclusion,  although  the  majority  were  in  favor  of  its  repetition. — 
There  was  a  crowded  house. 

The  Fro z en  Lalce  was  followed  by  Brother  and  Sister,  in  which 
Miss  Paton  ants  and  sin?s  so  charmingly,  and  the  last  piece  was 
Where  shall  I  Dine  '!-. — The  house  was  rery  well  attended. 

Mr.  Mathews  concludes  his  engagement  for  the  season  this  even- 
ing. We  have  to  thank  him  for  many  merry  moments  ;  and  shall  be 
anxious  to  see  him  At  Home. 

A  gentleman  of  the  name  of  Suefiiehd  was  forcibly  rohbed  of  his 
gold  repeating  watch,  a  magnificent  chain  and  seals,  at  seven  o'clock 
iii  the  evening,  by  a  gang  of  pick-pockets,  at  the  time  he  was  paying 
his  money  at  the  pit  door  of  the  Has  market  Theatre.  A  powerful 
matt  faced  the  loser,  he  tore  open  the  buttons  of  his  pantaloons,  foi 
the  chain  had  been  tucked  into  the  fob.  Although  there  were  at  least 
thirty  persons  in  the  passage,  the  villain  escaped  with  his  booty;— 
watch  and  it?  appendages  were  worth  100  t'uixieu 


Cijcatre  &opal*  CoV.ent  Caitsen. 


The 


This  Evening,  Faiquar's  Comedy  of 

COI 


Old  Mirabel,  Mr  W.  FARREN,       - 

Young  Mirabel,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Durutete,  Mr  JONES,     Dugard,  Mr  BAKER, 

Petit,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Page,  Master  Longhurst, 

Bravos,  Mess.   T.   P.  COOKE,  EVANS,  LEY, 

Bizarre,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

First  Lady,  Mrs  BOYLE,     Lamorce,  Mrs  VINING, 

>riana,  Mis,   JONES, 


iiaids, 


esdms.  APPLE  TON'  &  BARNETT. 


After  wliieh  the  new  Farce  of 
&       m 


* 


Terry  O'Ronrke,   Mr  CONNOR, 
rTillwell,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Charles,  Mr  BAKER, 
Dr.  Frail,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Risa,     Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Mary,  Miss  LOVE, 


«a — - 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama  of  the 

A  Tale  of  Mystery* 

'       Count  iomaldi,  Mr  COOPER, 
Pietro,  Mr  BARNES,  Mentano,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Francisco,  (a  Dumb  Man)  Mr  FARLEY, 
Stephano,  Mr  BAKER,     Bonarao,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Exempt,  Mr  LEY,    Malvoiio,  Mr  EVANS, 
Michelli,  Mr  BLANCHARD,     Fabio,  Mr  HEATH 

Selina,   Miss  JONES, 

FiameUa,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

.A  PASTORAL  BALLET, 

In  which  will  be  introduced  a  Pas  de  Cinque, 

by  Messrs  Griffiths,  Hebbard,   Romer,  Rvais,  &c. 

On  Monday,  Hamlet,  Hamlet,  Mr  C.  Kemble. 


theatre  ftopai,  f^jHatlut. 


Tkis  Evening,  Colman's  Comedy  of 

517* 


10  \v  ants  a  t^minea  s 

Torrent,  Mr  WILLIAMS,  Hogmore,  Mr  HUCKEL. 

Solomon  Gondy,  Mr  LISTON, 

Ileartlev,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Barforn,   Mr  POPE. 

Jonathan  Oldskirt,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Henry,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Andrew  Ban<r,  Mr  WEST, 

Sir  Larry  Mac  Murrftgh,  Mr  VINING, 

Carrydot,  Mr  COAXES,    ;  Boy,  Master  CARR, 

Mrs  Glastonbury,   Mrs  WINDSOR, 

>       Fanny,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Amy,  Mrs  HUNT. 

To  which  will  be  addded,  the  Farce  of 


Capt.  Ramblcton,  Mr  VINING, 

Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  IIARLEY 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,   who  will  sing, 

What  can  a  poor  Maiden  do  ? 

and  The  Dashing'  white  Serjeant, 

In  the  course  of  the  Piece,  Mad.  Vestris  &  Mr  Harley 
will  introduce  When  a  title  Farm  we  keep* 

To  conclude  with,  (never  acted  at  this  Theatre)  the  Farce  of 

agnetism. 

The  Marquis,  Mr  VINING,     Jefferv.  Mr  LISTOJV, 

Doctor,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

La  Fleur,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Picard,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Francois.  Mr  COVENEY, 

Constance,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
_^ Lisette,  Mrs  GIBBS.  

On  Monday,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  with  Teazing  made  Fnsy,  &c. 

Printed  #  Published  by  E.Thowxs.  IVnmar.k-court,  Kxeter-'chancfft,  Strand* 

Where  Novels,   Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
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s  Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


CJjiatre  ^opal,  digital)  (£>perai>ouse. 


This  Evening-,    a  new  Musical  Farce,  called, 


fill. 

Mr  Blushintfton,  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Sir  Thomas  Friendly,       Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Frank  Friendly/  Mr  BROADIIURST, 

Mr  Evans,  Mr  SALTER,     Nick,  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Doctor  Starch,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 
Gyp,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,     John,  Mr  MINTON, 

Lady  Friendly,  Mrs  GROVE, 
Miss  Dinah  Friendly,   Miss  POYEY, 
Dame  Philippa  Straitlace,  Mrs  TAYLEURE, 


After  tvliich  the  Farce  of 


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Jonathan  XV.  Doubtkius,  Mr  MATHEWS, 
Mr  Lodger,  Mr,  W.BENNETT,  Mr  Delepicrra.Mr  BROADHUR.ST, 

Sir  Leatberlip  Urossfender,  Mr  HARTLEY, 
Natty  Larkspur,  Mr  KE§LKY,  Jemmy  Larkspur,  Mr  TAYLEURE, 

Agamemnon,  ( 'Jonathan a  digger)  Mr  SLOMAN, 
Tidy,  Mr.  SALTER,     Butler  to  Sir  L.  Gross  feed  or,  Mr.  MINTON, 

Lady  Grossfecdar,  Mrs  GROVE,     Mary,  Miss  IIOLD.WVAY, 

Blanch,  (a  Black  Housemaid)  *Mrs.  BRYAN, 

Patty,  Miss  HENRY,     Mrs  Lemon,  Mrs  TAYLEURE. 


To  coneludo  with  A  New  Feature,  the  Musical  Farce  of 


TS"W 


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Diek  Cypher,  (steeped  in  the  Follies  of  1824,  with  a  ripened  Fancy, 

and  a  brace  of  Sporting  Songs')  Mr  MATHEWS, 

Adam  Stirling,  Mr  W.  BENNETT/  Janus  Jumble,  Air  BAKER, 

Jerry  Blossom,  Mr  RAYNER,     Quill,  Mr  SALTER, 

O'Ronrko  O'D'aiuy,  Mr  POWER,     Coachman..  Mr  MINTON, 

John,    Mr  HENRY,      Servants,    Messrs.   CAHIL  and  VAUGHAN, 

Mrs  Augusta  Carolina  Honevmouth,  Mrs  GROVE. 
Clara  Stirling.  Miss  kOIipA WAV,     Dolly  O'Daisy,  Miss  POYEY. 

On  Mouduv,  The  Frozen  Lake,  &c. 


THE 


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Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

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"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  ought  In  malice." 

No.  888  Monday,   Oct.  4,   1824.  Price  \d 

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■MNfaMfeE) 


Co&ent  4£arttcn  4Tf)catre. 

The  Comedy  of   Z7*e  Inconstant  was  performed   here  on 
evening.     Old  Mirabel  was   represented    by  Mr.  W.  Fakkes,    q 
Young  Mirabel,  by  Mr.  C,  Kemble,  Durutete,  by   JVir.  Jones,  JB<- 
xarre,    by  Mrs.   CifATTERLEY,    und    Oriam,  by  Miss   Jones.     This; 
powerful  east,  occatioued  the  piece  to  pass  off  with  the  greatest  effect 
It  was,  indeed,  admirably  acted,  and    received  with  great  applause. 
The  Irish  Tutor  afterwards  gave  Mr.  Connor  an  opportunity  of  dis- 
playing l»i3  humor  ;  and    The   Tale  of  Mystery  very  agreeably  con- 
cluded the  night's  entertainments. 


■t*=_  _*. — *t  .v ,-; 


<£ugli#  <D$ttCL*f$Q\xse. 

An  overflowing  house  marked  the  final  appearance  of  Mr.  Mathews 
here  this   season,  on   Saturday  night.     He  was   receive!!  throughout 
his  performances  with  shouts  of  laughter   and    applause.     We    tru;  r 
that  it  will  not   be   long  before   we  have   the    pleasure  of  seeing   1 
again.     Mr.  Broadhurst   takes  his  Benefit   to-triarrow  night,  when 
Miss  Paton  will  appear  as  Susanna,  in  The  Marriage  of  Figfiro. 


On  Saturday  night  were  performed  at  this  Theatre,  TVlto  Wants  a 
Guinea1;  Intrigue,  and  Animal  Magnetism.  In  the  second  piece. 
Madame  Vestris  sang  three  songs  in  her  usual  style  of  elegance. — 
She  was  loudly  encored  in  singing  "  The  Dashing  IP" ,'ute  Serjeant," 
but  in  consequence  of  her  labouring  under  a  severe  hoarseness,  Mr. 
Harley  came  forward  to  apolgise  for  her. — The  house  was  full. 

OLYMPIC  THEATRE. 

Tins  prettv  little  Theatre  opened  on  Saturday  night,  for  the  first 
time  this  season,  under  the  proprietorship  of  Mr.  FrjUipton,  and 
stage  management  of  Mr.  Vining.  The  appearance  of  the  house,  and 
all  the  arrangements,  do  great  credit  to  the  management.  The  en- 
tertainments opened  with  a  new  Ballet,  called  Hydrophobia,  wKich 
went  off  very  well.  A  quiz  ©n'  Der  Freischuiz  followed,  whir  i 
was  hissed  and  laughed  at  \  and  in  the  la  it  piece,  M  it  Coventry, lb/lias 
P.  Glover,  (daughter  of  Mrs.  Glover,  of  Drury  Lane  Theatre S  ap- 
pealed to  great  advantage- — She  is  a  Very  promising  ktre^  'i' 
house  was  crowded. 


Cfjeatre  3&o£al,  Cogent  €art>en.- 

This  Evening,   will  be  performed  Shakspear'a  Tragedy  of 

Claudius,  [King  of  Denmark]  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Hamlet,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Laertes,  Mr  COOPER,     Horatio,  MrCONNOR, 

Polouius,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Rosencrantz,  Mr  BAKER,     Osrick,   Mr.  FARLEY, 

Gmldenstern,  Mr  CLARMONT, 
Marcellus,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Friar,  Mr  MEARS, 

Bernardo,  Mr  HENRY,  Francisco,  Mr  MASON, 

First  Actor,  Mr  LEY,     Second  Actor.  Mr  ATKINS, 

First  Grave- Digger,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Second  Grave-digger,  Mr'BARNES, 

Ghost  of    Hamlet's    Father,    Mr   EGERTON, 

Ophelia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY, 

Gertrade,    Mrs  FAUCIT,      Actress,  Miss  HENRY. 


To  conclude  with  the  last  new  popular  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  §•  Poor  Mohin  ; 

Or,  The  House  that  Jack  Built. 

Jack  the  Miller,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Poor  Robin,  or  Poor  Sir  Bob,  (the  Astrologer)  Mr  J.  ISAACS. 

Gaffer  Gandv,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)   Mr  BARNES, 

The  Rat— the  Cat— the  Dog—by  Dcputants. 

The  Priest    (afterwards  Clown)    Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Giles,  MrMBARS,     Ralph,  Mr  HENRY,       Hodge,  Mr  TINNEY 

Squire  Sap,  (afterwards  Dandy  Lover)  Mr  HEATH, 

Ploughshare,  Mr  NORRIS,     The  Cock,  Master  STRUTT, 

The  Cow,  with  the  Crumpled  Horn,  by  an  AMATEUR, 

Rosebud,  the  Maid  all  Forlorn,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Mrs  VEDY 

Cupid,  the  Messengei  of  Venus,  Miss  H.  BODEN,     

^  II  !■  ■  -.11  ■  I  ■«■■■■—    ■-  ■  ■■  I.     .  ■■■!■■  ■  .  ■■  -I    — ..    .»    .-        .  I  I  I      ■■  I  Mill  i  ■!    I^l-.i  — 

The  Public  is  respectfully  iu formed  that 
The  Theatre  iinllbe  opened  Every  Night  this  Week. 

To-morrow,  John  Bull,  with  Charles  the  Second. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts—  Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Gla^s-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  M addling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Lin  wood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work— Leicester-square. 


rCt)tatr£  &opl.  f^a^iHatfect. 

This  Evening,  the  Operate  Comedy  of 

weetliearts 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Billy  Laekadav,  Mr  LISTON\    . 
Sandford*  Mr  MELROSE.      Curtis  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  YIN  I NG, 
Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
rs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARBICll, 
Laura,  Madame  VESXRIS. 

To  which  will  bo  addded,  the  Farce  of 

\TwouVd  Puzzle  a  Con juror  ! 


Baron  Von  Gluwp.  Mr  YOUNGEK, 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  ViNING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 
Peter  StanmitB,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 
Admiral  Vorenslotf,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON.      Olkcr,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Count  de  Marvillc,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COAXES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

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e. 


Litigant,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Glow-worm,  Mr  VINING,  Gammon,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Peter  Pastoral,   Mr  WILKINSON, 

Mixem,  Mr  LEE,     Dunnv,  Mr  COAXES, 

Thomas,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Coutryman,  Mr  EBSWORXH. 

Molly  Mixem,  Mrs  HILL,  Miss  Manlv,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Mrs  Teavrr,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Miss  Cmmpton,    Mis-  J.    S  C  O  T  X, 

MrsCrumpton,  Miss  BOYCE,   

To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite,  with  Killing  no  Murder,  arid  Til 

Devil  to  Pav. 


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Covent  Garden,  the  Comic  Opera  of 


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Don  Christoval  de  Tormes,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Don  Sylvio  de  Flores,  Mr  PHILIPPS,  who  will  sing 

44  Love's  Young  Dream'*  and   "  Love  has  Eyes." 

Pacbeco,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,  BartoIo,Mr  KEELEY 

Donna  Isadora,  Miss  PATON, 

who  will  introduce  " Bid  me  Discourse." 

Donna  Camilla,  Miss  CARR,  Agatha,  Miss  POVEY. 

Rosanthe    Miss  HARVEY, 
who  will  Sing  the  Ballad  of  *'  Listen   to  your  Lover* 
After  which  a  new  Mnefcai  Drama,,  called 


M.  A{- 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,   Mr  WRENCH, 

Marq,  de  Valborn,  Mr  Perkins,    Wilhelm,  Mr  Keelev, 

Ootint  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

First  Page,  Mr  Beering,     Second  Page,  Mr.  Henry, 

Domestics,  Messrs  Minton  and  Mr  Fovey, 

Princess  Louisa,  Miss  NOEL, 

Baroness  Matilda  de  Rosefeld,  Miss  KELtY, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HENRY. 


To  canchide  with  the  Operetta,  called. 


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Captain  Cruizer,  Mr  MINTON, 
-Lenox,  Mr  J.  BLAND,      Corporal,  Mr  HENRY, 

incfaif;  Mr  BROADHURST, 
Nippefkln,  Mr  W.  CHAPMAN,  wilh  the  Song  of 

"  The  Mghthigale  Club" 

Sc       mt  Major  Tactic,  Mr  W.  BENNETT, 

Marv,   Miss  HOLDAWAY. 


To-morrow,  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  an  Interlude  of  Singing,  and 
Gordon  the  Gypsey,  For  the  Benefit  of  Mc  15UOADJIURST. 


THE 

liratmat  ©h^tvUtv ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  889 Tuesday,   OcLb'  1 824,  Price  Id. 

Cofcent  €arfcen  Zfyeattz. 

The  fine  tragedy  of  Hamlet  was  represented  here  last  night,  when 
Mr.  C.  Kemble  supported  the  arduous  character  of  the  Prince  of 
Denmark.  We  have  frequently  had  the  pleasure  of  noticing  this  per- 
formance ;  and  have  expressed  a  high  opinion  of  the  talent"  Mr.  C. 
Kemble  displayed  in  it.  Without  the  fire  of  Mr.  Kean,  or  the  phi- 
losophical manner  of  Mr.  Young,  Mr.  Kemble  exhibits  a  just  con- 
ception of  the  character,  pourlrayed  with  a  masterly  hand,  and  in- 
cluding many  touches  of  genius.  We  would  chiefly  instance  as  proofs 
of  these,  his  acting  in  the  first  scene  with  the  Ghost,  that  of  the 
Play,  and  the  chamber-scene  with  the  Queen.  The  interview  with 
Ophelia  was  also  performed  with  much  effect.  There  is  a  most  im- 
portant advantage  which  Mr.  Kemble  has  over  the  present  leading 
representatives  of  Hamlet ;  namely,  he  looks  the  character  moie 
perfectly  than  they  do.  He  carries  with  him  an  air  of  youth,  of  po» 
lished  frank  demeanour,  which  are  absolutely  necessary  to  the  true 
effect  expected  from  the  character.  We  have  also  to  remark,  that 
Mr.  Kemble  appears  to  have  rested  more  on  a  natural  representation 
of  Hamlet,  than  on  point-making,  as  it  is  termed.  He  is  highly 
commendable  for  thus  abandoning  all  the  trickery  of  the  profession, 
and  grounding  his  claims  for  approbation  on  the  plain  and  genuine 
unfolding  of  the  character  which  his  immortal  author  has  60  power- 
fully drawn.  The  frequent  applauses  of  pit  and  galleries  testified  the 
effect  of  his  natural  and  energetic  acting  ;  and  the  absorbed  attention 
of  the  boxes  proved  its  general  strength  and  merits.  The  other  cha- 
racters in  the  Play  were  well  sustained.  Ophelia,  on  this  occasion, 
was  under taken  by  Miss  Hammersley,  who  executed  the  part  in  an 
interesting  manner.  The  last  year's  Pantomime  followed,  and  much 
amosed  the  numerous  audience. 

The  entertainments  of  last  night  were  as  gratifying  to  a  crowded 
audience  as  most  of  those  presented  here  during  the  season  have 
been-  To-night,  the  present  campaign  terminates  ;  and  Mr.  Arnold 
has  every  reason,  we  believe,  to  congratulate  himself  on  the  eminent 
success  which  has  attended  his  exertions  to  amuse  and  gratify  the 
public. 

There  was  abundant  cause  of  mirth  at  this  cheerful  Theatre  last 
night — Sweethearts  and  Wives,  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and 
Teazing  made  Easy,  followed  each  other  only  to  keep  up  the  smile 
the  preceding  piece  had  created, — There  was  a  good  house. 


Cfjeatre  fcopaU  Cobent  Caitjen 


Tkis  Evening,  Colman's  Comedy  of 

JOHN  BULL. 

Peregrine,  Mr  COOPER, 
Hon.  Tom  Shuffieton,  Mr  JONES, 
Dan,  Mr  RAYNER,     John  Burr,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Dennis  Brulgruddery,  Mr  CONNOR, 
Job  Tliornberry,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Sir  Simon  Rochdale,  Mr   BLANCHARD, 
Frank  Rochdale,  Mr  BAKER, 
Mr  Pennyman,    Mr  LOUIS,     Simon,  Mr  EVANS, 
Earl  Fitzbalaam,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 
Williams,  Mr  MEARS, 

Lady  Caroline  Braymore,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Mary  Thornberry,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs.  Brulgruddery,    Mrs.  DAVENPORT, 


After  which,  the  new  Comedy  in  three  Acts,  called 

Charles  the  Second : 


Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Captain  Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Edward,  (Page  to  the  King)  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 
Mary,  (Copp's  Niece)  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

The  Public  is  respectfully  informed  that 
The  Theatre  will  be  opened  Every  Night  this  Week. 

To-morrow,  Maid  Marian,  with  The  Poachers, 


Printed  &  Published  by  E.Tiiomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'chanse,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms.— All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Ctjcatif  £\oi>al,  ^ap-jHatlut. 

This  Evening  will  be  performed  the  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRITE. 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  W.  FARREN,  *" 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Col.  Lambert,  Mr  VIN1NG,  Daruley,  MrJOHNSOi 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 


Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Mrs  T.  HILL,      Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY, 

Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 


To  which  will  be  ad  deled,  the  Farce  of 


Killing  no  Murder 


Sir  Walter  Wilton,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Bradford,  Mr  COVENEY,  Tap,  Mr  EBSVVORTH, 

Buskin,  Mr  HARLEY,  with  "Manager  Strutt" 
Apollo  Belvi,  Mr  LISTON,    Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Mrs  Watchet,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Nancy,  Miss  WOOD,     Fanny,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 


■nO 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

Patil  and  Virginia 


Paul,  Madame  VESTRIS,  Tropic,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Alambra,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Don  Antonio,  Mr  COVENEY,  Sailor,  Mr  COATES* 

Dominipue,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Diego,  Mr  LATHAM,  Sebastian,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Officer,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Jacintha,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Mary,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

Virginia,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-morrow,  'Twould  Puzzle  a  Coijuror,  Sweethearts  and  Wives, 

with  Married  and  Single. 


Cfjeatre  ttopal.  Ciigltsl)  €>pera^ousr» 

*-     -         -  .  m  1  , 

Last  Night  of  Perfoming  this  Scasoii- 

Mr.  BROA  DHURST's  BENEFIT 


This  Evening,  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figaro. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  WRENCH,     Antonio,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Fiorello,  Mi  PYNE,  Basil,  Mr  J.  BLAND,  Figaro,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

who  will  introduce,  "  The  Description  of  a  Play" 

Cherubino,  Miss  KELLY. 

Countess  Almaviva,  Bliss  POVEY,     Susanna,  Miss  PATON, 

who  will  introduce,  "  Lo  Here  the  Gentle  Lark" 

Baibarina,  Miss  HOLOAVVAY,       Marcellina,  Mrs  J.  WEIPPERT. 

In  Act  III.  A  DJ1L LET  incidental  to  the  Piece 

After  the  Opera,  Mr  Bartley  will  deliver  the  Farewell  Address. 


Previous  to  the  Opera,  the  Overture  to  «  DER  FREISCHUTZ  !" 

In  the  course  of  the  Evening. 
Spontini's  grand  Overture  to"  VESTALE" 

Mr  BROADHURST,  will  sing  the  following  Songs  from  the 

SCOTTISH  MINSTREL. 

"  There  was  a  Lass  ancj^she .teas  fair" 
*  My  Love  come  let  us  Wander*— *  My  am  kind  dearie  O 
*'  Let  us  Haste  to  Kelvin  Grove" — "John  Anderson" 
44  O'er  the  Waves  to  my  bonnic  Lassie" 

44  Will  ye  go  to  the  Ewe  Bug/its,  Marian"  Miss  Paton 
4  My  Pretty  Page    Miss  Povey,  &  Master  Smith. 

To  conclude  with  the  Mclo-drama  of 

Gordon  the  Gypsey. 

Gordon  the  Gypsey,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Gavin  Cameron.  Mr  BAKER,     Dunbar,  Mr  BROADHURST, 

Mc.  Iron,  Mr  J.  BLAND,     Griffin  Lc  Noir,  Mr.  SALTER, 

Mr  Gillispie  Farantosh,  Mr  SLOMAN, 

Alice,  Miss  CARR,     Mariam  Moome,  Mrs.BRYAN, 

Dame  Bawbie,  Blrs  JERROLD. 

In  Act  I.— The  celebrated"  Gypsies'  Glee"  (Reeve) 
By  Mis*  HOLDAWAY,  Mr  J.  BLAND,  and  Mr  SMITH, 


THE 


WhtHtvitiA  (Mtatevbri* ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aJught  in  malice." 

No.  890  Wednesday,   Oct.  6,  1824.         Price  Id. 


j — , — — *—« 


Cogent  <Sat&cn  €fjcatre* 

The  Comedy  of  Jo//w  Bull  was  acted  last  night.  The  character 
of  honest,  good-natured,  afflicted  Job  Thornherry,  was  filled  by  its 
old  representative,  Mr.  Fawcett,  whose  excellence  in  the  part  has 
frequently  been  the  theme  of  our  admiration.  There  is  not  a  per- 
former at  present  on  the  Metropolitan  Stage,  who  can  so  faithfully 
depict  homely  feeling,  blended  with  a  pleasant  humor.  He  received 
great  applause,  and,  indeed,  the  other  chief  characters  were  sup- 
ported in  a  manner  to  produce  frequent  marks  of  approbation,  "ihe 
Comedy  of  Charles  the  Second  followed  with  'excellent  effect. — There 
was  a  good  house. 

The  Hypocrite,  Killing  no  Murder,  and  Paul  and  Virginia,  were, 
of  course,  certain  of  attracting  a  full  house  here  last  night.— There 
are  three  highly  amusing  pieces  announced  for  this  evening. 


This  Theatre  last  night  closed  an  eminently  successful  season,  with 
the  performance  of  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  and  Gordon  the  Gyp- 
sey,  and  a  variety  of  singing,  being  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr.  Broad- 
hurst. — The  house  was  crowded.  At  the  close  of  the  Opera,  Mr. 
Bartley  appeared  and  delivered  the  following  Farewell  Address  : 

Ladies  and  Gentlemen, 

As  the  performances  of  this  evening  will  terminate  our 
short  season,  it  becomes  my  duty  to  offer  the  usual  tribute  of  thanks 
for  the  patronage  wo  have  enjoyed.  On  no  former  occasion  have  I 
been  warranted  in  doing  this  in  terms  so  entirely  unqualified  as  on  the 
present.  The  great  and  various  exertions  which  have  been  made  to 
ensure  your  favor,  have  all  been  crowned  with  unprecedented  success  ; 
and  it  is  not  saying  too  much  to  assure  you  that  our  gratitude  is  com> 
mensurate  with  your  liberal  patronage. 

The  proprietor  hopes  that  he  does  'not  arrogate  to  himself  more 
merit  than  your  kindness  will  accord  to  him,  when  he  boasts  of  having 
been  the  first  to  bring  forward  the  masterly  composition  of  the  Frei- 
sckutz,     The  production  of  this  splendid  Opera  may  almost  be  con- 


THE    THEATRICAL   OBSERVER: 


i 


sidered  as  a  new  era  in  dramatic  music  ;  and  the  extraordinary  suc- 
cess which  has  attended  it — notwithstanding  the  enormous  expence 
incurred  by  its  performance,  and  the  other  novelties  which  have  been 
provided  for  your  entertainment,  has  convinced  him  that  even  in  his 
very  limited  season,  in  the  most  unfavorable  period  of  the  year,  a 
powerful  combination  of  excellence  and  talent  is  certaiu  to  receive  the 
gratifying  meed  of  your  protection  and  support. 

In  this  conviction  it  is  hardly  necessary  to  assure  you  that  the  next 
season  shall  be  marked  even  by  increased  energy  ;  and  by  new  efforts 
to  merit  your  approbation. 

It  now  only  remains  for  me,  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  to  offer  you 
the  sincere  thanks  of  the  proprietor,  and  in  my  own  name,  and  that 
of  all  the  performers,  to  bid  you  respectfully  farewell. 

The  Surrey,  Olympic,  and  Sadler's  Wells,  were  excellently 
attended  last  night,  and  the  performances  at  each  house  were  received 
with  great  applause. 

Mr.  C.  Kemble  is  to  appear  as  Octavian,  in  the  Play  of  The 
Mountaineers,  on  Monday  next :  and  Miss  F.  H.  Kelly  is  to  repre- 
sent Floranthe.  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of  As  You  Like  It  is  pre- 
paring, with  additional  songs,  duets,  &c.  the  words  selected  from  his 
works,  and  the  music  composed  by  Mr.  H.  R.  Bishop.  They  are 
very  busy  at  Covent  Garden,  also,  with  Der  Frcischutz. 

Madame  Vestris  is  engaged  by  Mr.  Abbott  to  appear  at  the  Dub- 
lin Theatre,  i<u*  I6  nights.  Miss  Forde  is  likewise  engaged.  Mr. 
Burroughs;  of  the  Cobouig,  also  goes  to  that  theatre. 

Mr.  Glossop. — A  private  letter  from  Naples  says—"  The  contraet 
for  the  Royal  Theatres  has  been  taken  from  Mr.  Glossop,  and  given 
again  to  Barbaja,  the  former  Impresario.  Mr.  G.'s  engagement  will 
expire  at  Easter,  when  we  fear  he  will  find  his  pockets  lightened  of 
several  thousand  ducats.  He  is  now  at  Milan  directing  the  Grand 
Theatre  "  Delia  Scala,"  which,  as  I  have  before  informed  you,  he 
has  also  undertaken  ;  hitherto  he  has  given  satisfaction  there,  but  it 
is  to  be  doubted  whether  the  results  will  be  to  his  advantage.— Bri- 
tish Press. 

Madame  Pasta  has  re-appeared  at  Paris. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Mr.  Fjnn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working—  io  1,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 


Printed  Si  Published  by  K.'I'hom-vs,  Dennihrfir-oourt'.  Exeter-'change; Strang. 
Where  Novels,  Flays,  Pamphlets,  Fr.siing-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  T.-.-ius. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cf)*ati'e  &opal.  Cogent  Cat  belt. 

This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 

MAID  MARIAN. 

Richard  the  l#t,  King  of  Engiand,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE 
Prince  John,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Baron  Fitzwater,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Rt.Fitzooth,  Mr  COOPER,  Little  John,  Mr  EVANS 

Sir  Ralph  Montfancon,  Mr  BAKER, 
Lord  Lacy,  Mr  HORREBOW,  Much,  Mr  HENRY, 

Abbot  of  Rubigail,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Friar  Peter,  Mr  KEELEY,     Whitethorn,  Mr  LEY, 

Friar  Michael,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Sir  William  of  the  Lee,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Sir  Guy  of  Gamwell,  Mr  Barnes,    Herald,  Mr  Ryals, 

William  Gamwell,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Allan  o'Dale,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Attendant  on  Prince  John,  Mr  LOUIS, 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Sheriff  of  Nottingham,  Mr  NORRIS,, 

Officers,  Messrs  Heath  ScCollett.' 

Lady  Matilda  Fitzwater,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY, 

Alice  Gamwell,  Miss  HENRY. 

Minstrels,  Mesdames  BOYLE  and  LOVE, 

Village  Lass,  Miss  DUNN, 

To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  call'd 

THE  POACHERS. 

Count  Eiberfeldt,  Mr  COOPER, 

Baron    Wolfenstein,    Mr   JONES, 

Sonrkrout,  Mr   BLANCHARD, 

Posiiliion,  Mr  O'BRIAN,     Servant,  Mr  LOUIS, 

Countess  de  Lisle,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Countess  Eiberfeldt,  Mrs.  FAUCIT, 

Annette,  Mrs  VIN1NG,     Grizette,  Miss  LOVE, 

jl  .......  ■     , , 

The  Public  is  respectfully  informed  that 

The  Theatre  will  be  opened  Even/  Night  this  Week. 
To-inorrow,  The  School  for  Scandal,  &c. 


Cijeattt  fcopal,  ^a^jHartut 


This  Evening  will  be  performed  the  Farce  of 

"Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  I 

Baran  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER* 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  V1NING,      Van  Dunder,  l\Tr  LISTON. 
Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HAIILEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 
Admiral  Varenslotf,  Mr  \V,  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES 
Count  de  Marvillc,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Beillm,  Mrs  CHATTER&EY. 


To  which  will  be  added,  tkc  Operatic  Comedy  of 

iweethearts  &  Wives* 

Admiral  Frauklvu,   Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandfurd,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  VJN1NG, 

Eugenia,  Miss  CHESTER, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JOKES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARR1CK, 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Earcc  of 

Teazing  made  Easy. 

Litigant,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Glow-worm,  Mr  VINING,  Gammon,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Peter  Pastoral,   Mr  WILKINSON, 

Mixem,  Mr  LEE,     Dunnv,  Mr  COATES, 

Thomas,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Coutryman,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

Molly  Mixem,  Mrs  HILL,  Miss  Manlv,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Mrs  Teavrr,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Miss  Crumpton,    Miss  J.    SCOTT, 

■  MrsCrumptou,  Miss  BOYCE, 

To-morrow    Rob  Roy  Macgregor,  with  Intrigue,  and  Peter  Fi»„ 
For  11k  Benefit  of  Mr  MELLtOSE, 


THK 


Efteatt  teat  <Mj0w  bet?  j 


mi) 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  afcight  in  malice." 

jr-  ^-^-  ^-  ^ _<*-  «jr- _^ 

Ao.  891  Thursday,   Oct.  7,   1824.  Price  W. 


Cobem  garbcn  3TJ)catre* 

The  operatic  piece  of  Maid  Marian  was  pei  formed  last  night,  for 
what  reason  we  know  not,  except  to  display  the  humors  of  the  Church 
Militant,  so  admirably  personified  by  Mr.  C.  Kemble.  Miss  Tree, 
who  first  represented  the  fair  and  lively  Maid  Marian,  we  have  al- 
ready stated  was  taken  ill  on  her  late  provincial  tour,  from  over  ex- 
ertion ;  and  when  we  remembered  how  much  this  piece  was  indebted 
to  her  exertions,  we  could  hardly  conceive  it  prudent  to  act  it  -with- 
out her.  We  must  own,  after  last  night's  performance,  we  are  con- 
firmed in  this  opinion  ;  although  Miss  Hammersley,  who  took  the 
character,  represented  it  with  considerable  talent :  but  theie  is  a 
something  about  Miss  M.  Tree,  which  has  rendered  her  so  popular, 
that  there  is  hardly  a  young  lady  on  the  stage  that  can  vie  with  In  r 
in  that  respect,  and  it  is  not  to  be  expected  that  Miss  TrBe'b  recent 
impression  in  this  character  could  be  so  suddenly  swept  away,  as  to 
make  the  piece  attractive  with  the  name  of  one  of  less  standing  in. 
he  place  of  hers.  Mr.  W.  Farren  waddled  and  gabbled  through 
Baron  Fitzwater  in  his  usual  successful  manner  ;  he  is,  certainly,  an 
extraordinary  personage  in  his  way.  This  Mr.  W.  Farren  m  prf>- 
pita  personage  off  the  stage,  he  looks  like  a  beardless  youth  ;  and 
on  the  stage  he  actually  can  play  nothing  but  old  men  !  Amongst  the 
other  performers  in  this  Play,  Mr.  Pearman  is  distinguished  for  his 
tasteful  style  of  singing  and  attentive  acting.  We  take  the  liberty  of 
recommending  the  shelving  of  this  drama  until  Miss  M.  Tree's  re- 
covery. The  Farce  of  The  Poachers  followed— it  is  well  acted,  and 
therefore  takes  effect. 


Ji&p^niar&ct  €ljeattf& 

The  three  amusing  pieces  of  last  night,  were  'Twonld  Puzzle  a. 
Conjuror,  Sweethearts  and  J  Fives,  and  Teazing  made  Easy.  It  is 
scarcely  necessary  to  say  that  great  entertainment  was  derived  from 
these  by  a  numerous  audience.  It  has  been  asked  why  the  author  of 
Teazing  made  Easy,  Exit  by  Mistake,  &c.  &c.  does  not  continue  to 
write  fcr  the  stage  ?  The  answer  whieh  we  think  might  be  given,  is, 
that  these  dramatic  pursuits  were  the  chance  results  of  leisure  in  his 
younger  days,  and  having  superior  engagements  he  thinks  no  more  of 
them. 


tHE    THEATRICAL      OBSERVER. 


The  John  Bull  of  Sunday  last,  commences  its  theatrical  article 
in  the  following  manner : — 

"  THEATRES. 

"  Our  Correspondent,  whose  letter  upon  this  subject  we  received  as 
we  receive  every  thing  from  him — with  pleasure — understands  less  of 
us  than  we  imagined.  He  complains  of  the  rarity  of  oar  theatrical 
criticisms.  When  we  first  thought  of  establishing  this  Paper,  so  per- 
fectly uninteresting  and  insignificant  did  the  subject  appear  to  us, 
that  we  did  not  intend  ever  to  have  given  any  •  notices  of  the  drama.' 
We  altered  our  intention,  it  is  true ;  but  still  we  are  so  clearly  con- 
vinced of  the  total  indifference  with  which  plays,  play-writers,  players, 
and  play-houses,  are  considered,  if  ever  thought  of  in  good  society, 
that  it  is  merely  when  our  attention  is  called  to  the  subject,  and  some- 
body for  whose  opinion  we  have  a  respect,  makes  an  enjuiry  about 
them,  that  we  feel  inclined  to  occupy  any  space  of  our  Paper  with 
any  notice  of  them  whatever." 

Really,  Mr.  Bull,  this  is  indulging  in  a  splenetic  humor,  at  the 
expense  of  our  reputation  for  understanding,  to  a  degree  beyond  what 
we  should  have  thought  you  would  have  ventured.  What !  "  good 
society/',  then,  does  not  include  your  correspondent,  whom  you  hold 
in  such  high  esteem,  and  f  who  complains  of  the  rarity  of  your 
theatrical  criticisms  !"  "  Good  society"  never  wastes  a  thought  upon 
Shakspeare,  Congreve,  or  Sheridan  ! — "  Good  society"  never  va- 
lued the  talents  of  a  Garrick,  a  Kemble,  a  Siddons,  or  a  Jordan  ! 
The  magnificent  theatrical  establishments  of  Drury  Lane  and  Covent 
Garden,  which  are  specially  patronised  and  visited  by  the  King,  are 
never  heard  of  in  "  good  society  V  .That  is.  His  Majesiy,  accord- 
ing to  Bull,  is  one  of  the  vulgar  a  person  out  of  the  pale  of  u  good 
society!"  It  is  amusing  to  see  Mr.  Bull  supporting  his  assertion, 
tbat  nobody  in  "  good  society'  bestows  a  thought  on  theatrical  sub- 
jects, by  stating  that  he  never  pays  attention  to  them,  except  when 
his  friends  urge  him  to  do  so  !  This  is  complimenting  his  friends  in 
in  a  pretty  awkward  manner;  they  will,  no  doubt,  feel  inclined  to 
return  the  favor  in  the  same  way  on  the  first  opportunity,  by  de- 
claring that  persons  of  good  sense  never  pay  attention  to  balderdash 
about  whiggery,  but  when  their  friend  John  Bull,  devotes  his  time 
and  paper  to  it. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exetcr-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 16 1,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exerer-'change,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


theatre  3fcoj>alt  Cogent  Caften. 


This  Evening,  Sheridan's  Comedy  of  The 

School  for  Scandal. 

Sir  Peter  Teazle,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Sir  Oliver  Surface,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Crabtree,  Mr  BLANCHARD,     Moses,  Mr  YATES, 

Sir  Benjanin  Backbite,  Mr  JONES, 

Joseph  Surface,  Mr  COOPER,! 

Careless,  Mr  BAKER,     Trip,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Charles  Surface,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Rowley,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Snake,  Mi  CLAREMONT 

Lady  Teazle,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Lady  Sneerwell,  Mrs  V1NING,     Maria,  Miss  LOVE 

Mrs  Candour,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Maid,  Mrs  Gifford, 

In  act  III.  a  SONG  by  Mr  TAYLOR. 

Afteir  which,  the  new  Comedy  in  three  Acts,  called 

Charles  the  Second ; 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Captain  Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Edward,  (Page  to  the  King)  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 

Mary,  (Copp's  Niece)  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

The  Public  is  respectfully  informed  that 
The  Theatre  will  be  opened  Every  Night  this  Week, 
To-morrow,  Pride  Shall  have  a  Fall,  with  Charles  the  Second. 


Cljeatie  llopl,  $ar^jHaiUet.j 

i*p  nan  iimiim      i    ii    p  wiwmuiL.a 

This  Evening  will  be  performed  the  Opera  of 

ROB  ROY  MACGREGOR. 

I     Sir  Frederick  Vernon,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Raslileigh   Osbaldistone,    Mr.  JOHNSON. 

Francis  Osdaldistone,  Mr  MELROSE,   who  will  sin# 

The  Last  Words  of  JWarmion,  &  77/e   Lass  of  Uowrie. 

Owen,  Mr  WILLIAMS,      Dou£al,  Mr  WEST, 

Capt.  Thornton,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Rob  Rov  Macijresor  Campbell,  Mr  BENNETT, 

Hamish,    Mr    MORGUE,       Robert,  Mr  GOURIET, 

Mac  Stewart,  Mr  Brough,  Mac  Vittie,  Mr  Cpates, 
Major  Galbrahh,   Mr  LEE,      Allan,   Mr  LATHAM. 

Bailiie  Nichol  Jarvie,  Mr  LISTON, 
Host,  Mr  EBSWORTH,      Jobson,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Andrew,  Mr.  W.  Johnson, 

Wylie,   Mr.  Bartley,  Lancie  Win^fleld,  Mr.  Moor, 

Diana  Vernon  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Martha,  Mrs.  HUNT,  Mattie,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

-Jean  Mac  Alpine,   Mrs,  KENDALL, 

Hostess,  Mrs  COVENEY,  Ratty,    Mrs  GARR1CK, 

.Helen.  Macgregor  Mrs  GLOVER, 

After  the  Play,  Mr  MELROSE  will  sing  "  The  Death  ofrtelson:* 

After  which  the  new  Farce  of 


INTRIGUE. 


Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY 

who  will  sing  with  Madame  VESTRIS  'When  a  little  Farm  we  keep.* 

Capt.  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 
Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,    with  The  Dashing  white 
Serjeant,  and   What  can  a  poor  Maiden  do  ? 
To  conclude  with,   the  Farce  of 

FISH  OUT  OF  WATER. 

Sam  Savoury,  Mr  LISTON,  Charles  Gayfare,  Mr.  VINING, 

Sir  George  Courtley,  Mr.  POPE,  Alderman  Gayfare,  Mr.  WILLIAMS 

Steward,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,  Thomas,  Mr  C.  JONES 

Ellen  Courtley,  Mrs  GARRICK,  Lucy,  Mrs  HUNT, 

Xo-morrow,  A  Roland  for  an  Oliver,  Sweethearts  &  Wives,  &  Dog 

Day:-  in  Bond  Street. 


THE 


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4  4*1' 


Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

*'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  a-uglu  in  malice." 

No.  892  Friday   Oet.  8,  1824.  Price  Id. 


Cogent  <2arDcn  Cijcatro. 

Sheridan's  admirable  Comedy  of  The  School  for  Scandal,  was 
performed  last  night.  This  sterling  Comedy  has  rarely  been  better 
acted  than  it  was  on  this  occasion,  taking  it  altogether.  Mr.  XV.  Far- 
ren's  Sir  Peter  Teazle  is  certainly  a  distinguished  performance,  al- 
though it  has  not  the  richness  of  style  which  Mr.  Munden  gave  to  it. 
Mr.  Farren,  in  respect  of  figure,  has  the  advantage  of  the  retired 
veteran,  for  he  looks  more  or  the  formal,  cold  old  bachelor,  than  the 
Dthor :  but  he  does  not  give  such  an  interest  to  the  character  of  Sir 
Peter  as  Mr.  Munden  did.  The  latter  used  to  make  us  feel  the  knight 
a  good-natured,  warm-hearted  old  fellow,  who  although  a  little 
touchy,  always  seemed  desirous  speedily  to  remedy  the  effects  of  his 
passion  by  an  act  of  generosity.  Mr,  Farren  on  the  other  hand, 
makes  Sir  Peter  too  crabbed — he  has  not  good  humor  enough  at  his 
command  to  make  a  pleasing  impression  in  favor  of  the  character. — 
Still,  be  ably  depicts  its  other  leading  points,  and,  ki  particular,  ma- 
naged the  quarrel-scene  and  the  screen-scene  very  well. 

Miss  Chester  played  Lady  Teazle.  We  could  have  wished  her 
to  have  acted  it  a  little  less  boisterously — with  more  discrimination. 
Much  of  what  she  uttered  was  unintelligible  :  howcrer,  she  got  thro' 
the  character  very  respectably.  It  is  impossible  to  compare  her  with 
a  Miss  Farren,  or  a  Mrs.  Davison.  Lady  Teazle,  notwithstanding 
a  country  education,  is  to  be  presumed  from  the  nature  of  her  con- 
versation, a  young  woman  of  some  elegance  and  wit.  Miss  Chester 
does  not  sufficiently  impress  us  with  her  having  possession  of  those 
qualities.  Mr.  C.  Kemble  gave  to  the  gay  and  liberal  Charles  all  the 
pleasantry  and  manner  of  the  accomplished  man  of  fashion.  He  re- 
presents this  character  in  an  admirable  style  throughout  ;  there 
is  no  one  on  the  stage  that  approaches  his  excellence  in  it.  Joseph 
Surface  was  very  ably  represented  by  Mr.  Cooper,  who  appeared 
to  enter  fully  into  the  nature  of  the  part,  and  gave  a  perfect  picture 
of  the  hypocritical  man  of  the  world.  He  dressed  the  character  with 
great  propriety,  justly  deeming  Joseph  no  puritan  in  the  cut  of  his 
garments,  or  in  manner,  but  merely  a  man,  who,  though  moving  in 
fashionable  circles,  still  considered  it  his  interest  to  support,  in  op- 
position to  his  nature,  a  character  of  extreme  prudence,  by  way  of 
attaining  for  himself  an  advantageous  comparison  with  the  follies  of 
his  thoughtless  spendthrift  brother  Charles.      Mr.  Fawcett  sup- 


THE    THEATRICAL   OBSERVER; 


ported  his  old  character  of  Sir  Oliver  with  all  his  wonted  felicity.— 
We  know  no  one  that  could  do  it  better,  Mr.  Blanchard,  Mi*.  Jones, 
Mrs.  Gibbs,  and  Mrs.  Vining,  represented  the  scandalizing  coterie 
extremely  well.  Mr.  Yates's  Jloses  was  a  very  good  piece  of  acting. 
Miss  Love  was  a  little  out  of  her  element  as  JMaria.  We  thought 
sve  pereeired  that  arch  smile  of  hers  quivering  about  her  mouth  whilst 
she  was  endeavouring  to  look  sorrowful,  and  squeeze  out  a  tear. 

The  comic  piece  of  Charles  the  Second  followed,  in  which  Mr.  C. 
Kk:  :  le  acted  the  Merry  Monarch  with  great  humor.     Mr.  Jones,  as 

'yd  Rochester,  put  forth  his  pleasantry,  and  Mr.  Fawcett's  old 
ciearaan  was  admirably  clone — The  house  was  crowded  in  most  parts. 

The  Comedy  of  Rule  a  Wife  and  have  a  Wife  is  to  be  performed 
on  Tuesday  next,  and  on  Thursday,  the  celebrated  Der  Frcischutz 
is  to  be  brought  forward. 


lloh  Roy,  Intrigue,  and  "  Fish  out  of  Water"  were  represented 
last  night,  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr.  Melrose,  who  is  a  rising  singer.— 
Mr.  Bexxett  played  Rob  with  good  erTeet.  We  have  not  space  to 
state  particulars. — There  was  a  good  house. 


Mr.  Elliston  is  effecting  much  for  the  comfort  'of  the  visitors  to 
Dniry-lane  theatre.  In  addition  to  the  entire  removal  of  various 
nuisances  in  Vinegar-yard,  this  industrious  Manager  has  projected 
considerable  alterations  and  improvements  in  the  front  entrance,  by 
which  the  access  to  the  theatre  will  be  made  far  more  comfortable. 

A  new  Tragedy  was  read  in  the  Green-room  of  Covent-garden  thea- 
tre on  last  Friday,  previously  to  the  first  rehearsal  of  it,  in  the  pre- 
sence of  the  performers  who  are  to  support  the  several  characters. — 
The  piece  was  read  by  Mr.  C.  Kemble,  with  great  spirit,  and  is  said 
to  have  made  a  favorable  impression  on  the  theatrical  Circle. 

The  Universal  Gazette  of  Lyons  says,  that  the  acting  of  Talma 
attracts  to  the  great  theatre  there  a  truly  extraordinary  crowd  of  spec- 
tatort.  According  to  the  returns  made  to  the  authorities,  more  than 
10,000  strangers  has  arrived  is  Lyons  to  enjoy  the  display  of  the  ta- 
lents of  this  great  actor.  At  his  last  performance,  the  saloon  was 
filled  four  hours  before  the  rising  of  the  curtain,  and  the  receipts  ex- 
ceeded 7,000  francs.     British  Press. 

It  is  again  rumoured  that  the  English  Opera  House  will  be  appro- 
priated to  the  performance  of  Italian  Operas  during   the  whole  of  the 

ensuing  winter. 

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Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  arid 
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mmtvt  llo^aL  Co\iei\t  Caiften* 

This  Evening,  a  Comedy  with  Song?,  called," 

Pride  shall  have  a  Fall. 

The  Music  selected  and  arranged  by  Mr  Watsos. 

Count  Veutoso,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Stefano,  Mr  EGERTON,  Spado,  Mr  BLANCHARD 

Torrento,  Mr  JONES, 

Lorenzo,  a  Captain,  C  W^OOPER, 

Colonel  Pistrucci,  1  Sicilian  (Mr  BAKER 

Major  O'Shannon,  )  Hussars  rMr  CONNOR, 

Comet  Count  Carmine,   I  J  Mr  YATES. 

Lorenzo's  Servant,  Mr  HEATH, 

Bernardo,  Mr  MEARS,     Jailor,  Mr  TAYLOR, 
CiTil  Officer,  Mr  J.  COOPER.  Officer.  Mr  AUSTIN. 

Lazaro,  Mr  BARlNES,      Pisanio,  Mr  HENRY, 

SEREJSfADERS. 
Messrs  TINNEY,  S.  TETT,  &  LONGHURST. 

Victora,  Miss  PATON, 
Countess  Ventoso,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 
Leonora,  Miss  LOVE 

After  which,  the  new  Comedy  in  three  Acts,  called 

Charles  the  Second ; 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

Kiiw  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Captain  Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Edward,  (Page  to  the  King)  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 
Mary,  (Copp's  Niece)  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 


To-morrow,  The  Inconstant,  The  Irish  Tutor,  The  Tale  of  Mystery' 


eatie  iiopal,  Dm^iHarUrt. 


This  Evenings  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 


wee  in  e  arr- 


ives 


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Admiral  Frankivn,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Billy  Lackadav,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sand  ford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Eugenia,   Miss  CHATTERLEY, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 


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Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  CflBfC  of  Muscovy,  Mr  V1NING,       Van  Dnnder.  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,'  Mr  HAULEY,     Van  Block/  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Vareiisloff.  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer.  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  MarviJle,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COAXES, 

Bertha,  Mre  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 


*«»■ 


9 


Paul,  Madame  VESTRIS,  Tropic,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Alambra,   Mr  W.  WEST, 

Don  Antonio,  Mr  COVENEY,  Sailor,  Mr  COATES, 

Dominipue,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Diego,  Mr  LATHAM,  Sebastian,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Officer,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Jacintha,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Marv,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

Virginia,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-morrow,  Rob  Roy,  with  Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror,  and  Intrigue. 


THE 


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AMD 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice.'' 

No.  893  Saturday  Oct.  9,  1824.  Price  Id. 


Cotett  €ar&cn  Cfjcatre, 

That  extraordinary  Play,  called  Pride  shall  have  a  Fall,  was  acted 
last  night  for  the  second  time  this  season.  It  is  difficult  to  fix  the 
character  of  this  Comedv  : — it  is  full  of  dramatic  faults,  and  vet  has 
traits  of  genius  in  it.  Being  acted  with  great  spirit,  it  passess  off 
pleasantly,  when  we  resolve  not  to  use  our  critical  faculties.  The 
Reverend  George  Croly,  its  author,  has  not  obtained  by  it  any  high 
reputation  as  a  dramatic  author,  whilst  we  suspect  his  clerical  cha- 
racter has  suffered  not  a  little  by  devoting  his  time  and  attention  to 
this  pursuit.  Let  it  be  observed,  we  do  not  mean  to  say  that  writing 
for  the  stage  is  an  employment  unbecoming  a  good  member  of  society  , 
but  we  certainly  mean  to  assert,  that  it  is  one  which  a  clergyman  had 
better  leave  to  others  who  have  less  grave  duties  to  perform.  In  our, 
opinion,  the  man  who  has  devoted  himself  to  minister  to  the  officer, 
of  religion,  should  never  deviate  into  the  regions  of  light  imagination, 
with  no  other  aim  than  to  create  mirth  and  profit  by  his  comic  in- 
vention. His  mind  must  be  indifferently  prepared  for  the  many  so- 
lemn duties  of  a  clergyman,  when  rising  from  the  concatenation  of 
his  ludicrous  scenes.  Let  us  just  suppose  when  the  Reverend  Gen= 
tlcman  has  completed  the  following  stanza  in  his  Play— - 

"  For  your  bachelor's  happy, 
And  o'er  his  brown  nappy 
He'll  drink  down  the  sun  and  the  moon,  bravo  boys  ;" 

the  Parish  Clerk  taps  at  his  closet-door,  with  "  Sir — sir-— Mr.  Croly  ! 
the  body  waits."  Up  jumps  our  parson,  and  having  hastily  slipped 
on  his  canonicals,  Hies  to  commit  "  dust  to  dust."  Which,  when 
done,  he  hastens  back  to  his  temple  of  the  muses,  and  goes  on — 

"  But  the  husband's  a  wretch, 

That  longs  for  Jack  Ketch, 
And  a  rope's  end  can't  ease  him  too  soon,  brave  boys  ; 
And  a  rope's  end  can't  ease  him  too  soon  !" 

Then  let  us  imagine  the  Reverend  Gentleman  called  to  pi  ay  at  the 
bed  of  sickness — how  provoking  ! — just  as  he  is  consuming  his  mid- 
night oil  over  the  following  : — 

"Tor.  Why  you  scoundrels,  you  renegadoes,  you  dogs  in  office— 
what's  this  for  ?  To  be  dragged  out  of  my  first  sleep  in  my  dungeon, 
to  look  in  the  faces  of  such  a  confoundedly  ugly  set  of  cannibals/' 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER 


And,  then,  on  his  return  from  preparing  a  poor  soul  for  "  another 
and  a  better  world" — he  sets  to  work  again  ;  and  clearing  away  his 
holy  thoughts,  proceeds  through  his  work  inspired  by  the  comic  muse. 

*'  Major.  A  mighty  handsome  idea,  by  the  glory  of  the  Twentieth. 

"  Col.  Sirrah  !  you  must  see  that  we  arc  officers.     Take  care. 

"  Tor.  Officers  ! — aye,  sheriff's  officers.  Honest  housekeepers,  with 
very  rascally  countenances. 

"  Cor.  Muffs  and  meerschaums  ! — Very  impudently  conjectured. 

"  Tor.  Well  then,  parish  officers !  Hunters  of  brats,  beggars, 
and  light  bread. 

"  JIIuj.  (laughing) — Another  guess  for  your  life. 

'*  Col.  Insolence !  Sirrah,  wo  are  in  His  Majesty's  service. 

"  Tor.  Oh !  I  understand — Custom-house  Officers.  Tubs,  tobacco, 
and  thermometers." 

This  is,  surely,  all  very  much  out  of  character ;  and,  therefore, 
we  conceive  Mr.  Croly  should  either  abandon  the  church  or  the 
stage. — There  were  many  persons  of  fashion  in  the  house. 


Sweethearts  and  Wives,  the  new  Farce,  and  Paul  and  Virginia, 
were  performed  last  night  with  all  their  former  success. — The  theatre 
was  well  attendel. 


Surrey.— This  Theatre  has  been  very  well  attended  this  week,  to 
see  the  new  melo-drama  of  The  Kwula ;  or,  the  Indian  Pirate's 
Vessel,  and  the  devilish  piece  of  Der  Freischutz. 

Olympic « — The  performances  at  this  beautiful  little  honse  are  cal- 
culated to  please  in  the  higltest  degree.  The  acting  of  Messrs.  Vi- 
ning,  Campbell,  Buckingham,"  Miss  P.  Glover,  and  Miss  Stuart, 
is  excellent. 

Sadler's  Wells.-— The  melo-drama  of  Von  Orenburg,  the  Hun- 
garian Outlaw,  continues. tb  attract  in  no  common  degree. — Messrs. 
Mortimer,  Vale,  Bkyant,  Sirs.  Wilkinson,  &c.  perform  their  parts 
with  great  success. 

Mr.  Wm.  Macready  is  to  make  his  appearance  at  the  opening  of 
the  Sheffield  Theatre  on  the  25th  instant. 

We  are  sorry  to  state  that  Mrs.  Yates,  late  Miss  Brunton,  is 
much  indisposed  at  Cheltenham  ;  her  name  was  announced  for  an  ap- 
pearance at  the  Brighton  Theatre,  where  she  was  engaged  for  a  week, 
on  Monday  last,  but  her  illness  prevented  her  fulfilling  her  engage- 
ment.— British  Prt'ss. 

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Cijeatie  ftopal,  ^a^jftarfut. 


This  Eveniug  will  be  performed  the  Opera  of 

Rob  Roy  Macgregor, 

Sir  Frederick  Vernon,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Capt.  Thornton,  Mr  Coveney,  Doujjal,  Mr  WEST, 

Francis  Osdaldistone,  Mr  MELROSE, 

Rashleigh   Osbaldistone,    Mr.  JOHNSON. 

Rob  Roy,   Mr  COOPER,     Owen,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Baillie  Nichol  Jarvie,  Mr  LISTON, 

Hamish,  Mr  MORGUE,     Robert,  Mr  GOURIET, 

Mac  Stewart,  Mr  B^OUGH,     Mac  Vittio,  IVIr  COATE3, 

Major  Galbraith.  Mr  LEE.     Allan,  Mr  LATHAM, 

Hosf,  Mr  EBSWQRTH,      Aidrevv,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Wylic,  Mr  hartley,  Lan&e  Wingfield,  Mr  Moor,  Jcb<on,  Mr  C.  Jones 

Diana  Vernon  Madame  VESTRIS, 
Martha,  Mrs.  HUNT,  Mattie,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 
Jean  Mac  Alpine,  Mrs,  KENDALL, 
Hostess,  Mrs  COVENEY,  Katty,    Mrs  GARRICK, 

Helen  Macgregor  Mrs  GLOYER, 

Af tear  whlci)  ttte  aefr  Eat£e  of 

'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baron  VoivClnrop,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscory,  Mr  V1NING,      Van  Dundor,  Mr  LISTON, 

Petor  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  VV.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  0.  JONES, 

Count  da  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  M*  COATES, 

Bsrtiia^  xMrs  CHATTERLEY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Farce  of 

INTRIGUE. 

Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HA R LEY 

who  will  sing  with  Madame  VESTRIS  'When  a  little  Farm  we  keep.' 

Capt.  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 

Ellen,  Madame  VESTRIS,    with  The  Dashing  white 

Serjeant,   and   What  can  a  poor  Maiden  do  ? 

On  Monday,  Tne  Rivals,   Lydid,  Languish,  Mrs  \V.  West. 


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Old  Mirabel,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Durntete,  Mr  JONES,      Dugard,  Mr  BAKER, 

Yournr  Mirabel.  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
lit,  Mr  HORREBOW,  Pa^e,  Master  LONGHUST 
Bravos,  Mess.  T,  P,  COOKE,  EVANS,  LEY, 
Oriana,   Miss  JONES, 
First  Ladw  Mrs  BOYLE,     Lamorce,   Mrs  VINING 
'  Bizarre-  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 
[aids,  Mcsdms.  APPLETON  &  BARNETT  . 


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Terry  O'Rourke,  Mr  CONNOR, 
i  TillweH,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Cbarles,  Mr  BAKER. 
Dr.  Frail,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

:ose,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Mary,  Miss  ' 


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Count  Romaldi,  Mr  COOPER, 
Pietro,  Mr  BARNES,  Montano,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Francisco,  (a  Dumb  Man)  Mr  FARLEY, 
Stephano,  Mr  BAKER,     Bonamo,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Exempt,  Mr  LEY,    Malvolio,  Mr  EVANS, 
Michelli,  Mr  BLANCHARD.     Fabio,   Mr  HEATH 

Selieia,  Miss  JONES, 
Fiameita,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

A  PASTORAL  BALLET, 
In  which  will  be  introduced  a  Pas  de  Cinque, 
Lesdms.  Qriffilhs,  Hebbard,  Ronier,  Ryals,  &c. 


.  Monde. y,  T!:«,  Mountaineers^  Octavian,  Mr  C.  Kemhle,  Floianlhe, 
Mfes  F.  H  Kelly,  Zorayda,  3UiiS  Lacv. 


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jBaily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nolhmg  extenuate  nor  set  down  ought  it*  maifcer*' 

No.  894  Monday  OdL\\,  1824,  Prrc*  1c/. 


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Cctoent  <£at&cn  €f)catr& 

Farquhar's  lively  Comedy  of  The  Inconstant  was  acted  on  Sa- 
turday night  for  the  second  time  this  season.  It  is  a  Play  that  re- 
quires considerable  talent  in  the  representatives  of  the  leading  cha- 
racters to  render  them  in  any  degree  effective.  The  parts  of  Old  and 
Young  Mirabel,  of  Durutete,  of  Bizarre,  and  of  Oriana,  would  be 
lost  in  the  hands  of  second-rate  actors.  There  is  so  much  bye-play 
necessary  that  an  indirl'erent  conception  of  the  characters,  and  the 
least  defect  in  the  nlling-up,  in  many  instances  would,  we  think,  if 
badly  acted,  create  much  disgust.  The  ease  and  elegance  of  manner 
with  which  Mr.  C.  Kemble  exhibits  the  gaiety  and  carelessness  of  /he 
inconstant  lover  of  Oriana,  gives  ns  a  perfect  idea  of  the  character, 
without  offending  in  any  way  our  sense  of  propriety.  His  points  arc 
made  as  if  they  arose  naturally,  without  the  least  indication  of  their 
being  in,  fact  the  result  of  art.  It  is  this  power  which  constitutes  a 
great  actor  ;  and  he  who  is  unable  to  attain  it,  had  better  give  up 
the  profession  if  he  cannot  endure  a  second-rate  reputation.  Mr.  W. 
Farren's  Old  Mirabel  is  a  very  good  performance.  Durutete,  by 
Mr,  Jones,  was  humorously  acted  :  although  it  is  a  hard  task  for  this 
gentleman  to  appear  awkward  or  very  diffident.  Indeed,  be  appeared 
rather  to  assume  than  be  really  the  unpractised  character  in  society 
the  author  jhas  drawn.  The  scone  between  him  and  Mrs.  Chatter- 
ley,  who  represented  Bizarre  admirably,  where  she  discovers  and 
plagues  him,  was,  however,  not  badly  done,  and  created  much  mirth. 
Yet,  his  manner  and  his  bad  dancing  ill-concealed  that  he  could  both 
walk,  talk,  and  dance  in  a  superior  style.  We  must  not  omit  to  no- 
tice the  scene  between  Bizarre  and  Young  *M\rabel,  where  he  defeats 
the  lady's  scolding  intentions  with  the  aid  of  Virgil.  Mrs.  Chatter- 
ley  and  Mr.  C.  Kemble  played  this  with  uncommon  spirit  and  effect, 
and  were  loudly  applauded.  The  vexation  and  passion  of  the  former, 
and  the  ironical  coolness  of  the  latter,  were  admirable  efforts  of  the 
art.  Wc  ought  also,  particularly,  to  remark  on  the  acting  of  Mr. 
Kemble  in  the  scene  with  the  ruffians,  which  was  finely  done.  We 
think  Miss  Joxes  a  very  clever  lady  ;  and  she  did  Oriana  in  many 
respects  well ;  yet  it  is  not  a  character  that  suits  her  talent  so  well  as 
some  others  of  a  more  lively  nature.  Miss  Foote  or  Miss  S.  Booth 
were  well  calculated  for  this  part,  which  requires  a  quiet,  interesting 
solicitude  of  manner,  to  give  it  full  effect.    Mr.  Baker  represented 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER: 


Dugard  very  appropriately  ;  but  might  we  suggest  to  him,  that  were 
he  not  to  suspend  his  arms  with  the  back  of  his  hands  foremost,  he 
would  appear  much  more  graceful  on  the  stage.  This  Comedy,  al- 
together, was  so  effective,  that  it  is  to  be  repeated  to-morrow  night. 

The  Irish  Tutor,  and  The  Tale  of  Mystery t  followed,  and  gave 
the  highest  satisfaction. 

Mr.  C.  Kemble  plays  Octavian  this  evening, 

Mr.  Young  is  engaged  here,  and  will  make  his  first  appearance  on 
Wednesday  next,  in  Sir  Pertindz  MdcBycophant ,  in  Macklin's  Co- 
medy of  The  Man  of  the  fVbrld. 


Rob  Roy  was  repeated  here  on  Saturday  night.  On  this  occasion 
Mr.  Cooper  acted  Rob,  and  with  much  effect.  His  vigorous  style  is 
well  suited  to  this  energetic  character.  Mr.  Melrose  sang  with  taste 
in  Francis  Osbaldistone,  and  Mr.  Liston's  Baillie  Jarvie,  was,  as 
usual,  highly  amusing.  Madame  Veitris  makes  a  delightful  Diana 
Vernon.  Mrs.  Glover  was  not  a  little  out  of  her  proper  line  in 
Helen  Macgregor.  The  new  Farce  and  Intrigue,  were  afterwards 
excellently  acted. 

Mr.  Dowton  appears  here  to-morrow  night,  as  Sir  John  Falstqff, 
for  the  Benefit  of  Madame  Vestris. 

Miss  Kelly  is  engaged  here,  and  will  make  her  first  appearance 
on  Saturday  next. 

The  Adelphi  Theatre  Opens  on  Thursday  next,  With  a  new  grand 
Spectacle. 

The  opening  of  Drury  Lane  theatre  is  postponed  to  the  23d  or  25th 
of  this  month,  on  which  occasion  a  magnificent  spectacle,  founded  on 
the  tale  of  the  Enchanted  Horse,  from  the  Arabian  Night's  Enter- 
iainmmts,  will  be  produced,  supported  by  Due  row  and  his  equestrian 
troop. 

Mrs.  W.  West  has  declinrd  renewing  her  engagement  at  Drury  Lane 
in  consequence  of  her  husband's  services  having  been  rejected.  She 
succeeds  Miss  Chester  at  the  Haymarket  Theatre,  where  she  is  an- 
nounced to  appear  this  Evening  as  JLydia  Languish. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Gross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Chattge,  Strand. 

Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Madeiiing,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pietiires  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exetpr-'ohanse,  Strand. 
Where  Nevels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are    Punted,  on  the  lowest  Tei^ms.— All  Communications  for  The 
^Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cijsatre  3&ogal,  Cogent  CatHen. 


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This  Evening,  Colmans's  Play  of  The 

MOUNTA1NEE 

Christians. 

Octavian,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Virolet,  Mr  MASON,      KilmaHock,  Mr  CONNOR, 

LopeTocho,  MrBLANCHARD, 

Isidore,  Mr  ATKINS,     Roque,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Perequillo,  Mr  RYALS,     Pablo,  Mr  LEY, 

Diego,  Mr  HENRY,     Ramon,  Mr  MEARS, 

Muleteers — Messrs   Norris,  Henry,  Tinney,  Barnes, 

Froranthe,  Miss  F.  H.  KELLY. 
Agnes.  Miss  LOVE, 

Moors. 

Bulcazin  Muley,  Mr  EGERTON, 
<3anem,  MrCLAREMONT,  Ali  Beg,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Pacha,  Mr  HOREBOW,     Sadi,  Mr  DURUSET, 
Yusef,  Mr  LOUIS,     Selim,  Mr  HEATH, 

2orayda,  Miss  LACY, 


To  conclude  with  the  laet  new  popular  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  $•  Poor  Robin  $ 

Or,  The  House  that  Jack  Built. 

Jack  the  Miller,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Poor  Robin,  or  Poor  Sir  Bob,  (the  Astrologer)  Mr  J.  ISAACS. 

Gaffer  Gandy,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES* 

The  Rat— the  Cat— the  Dog— by  Deputauts, 

The  Priest    (afterwards  Clown)    Mr  J.  S.  GRlMALDI, 

Giles,  MrMKARS,    Ralph,  Mr  HENRY,       Hodgo,  Mr  TINNEY, 

Squire  Sap,  (afterwards  Dandy  Lover)  Mr  HEATH, 

Ploughshare,  Mr  NORRIS,     The  Cock,  Master  STRUTT, 

The  Cow,  with  the  Crumpled  Horn,  by  an  AMATEUR, 

Rosebud,  the  Maid  all  Forlorn,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Mrs  VEDY 

Cupid,  the  Messenge.i  of  Venus,  Miss  H.  BODlffi, 

To-morrow,  (by  Special  Desire)  The  Inconstant,  with  Cozening,  and 
Presumption  .  or  The  Fate  of  Frankenstein. 


Cfieatj-f  ftopal,  i>a!^JH<at1tet 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 


HI" 


Sir  Antony  Absolute,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Capt  Absolute.  Mr  VINING, 

Falkland,  Mr  COOPER,     Acres,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sir  Lucius  OTrii^er,  Mr  LE^E, 

Fag,  Mr  COVENEY,    '"David,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Coachman,   Mr  W.  Johnson, 

Servants,   Messrs.  C.  Jones  and  Coveney.. 

Mrs  Malaprop,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Vs  C.  JONES,     Maid,  Mrs  KENDALL, 
Julia,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

L)dia  Languish,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

{Her  first  appearance  at  this  Theatre). 


AW}' 


After  which  the  Comic  Piece  of 
J"     PUTt     "W^&       "^T      dT^4      IT" 


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Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY 

who  will  sing  with  Madame  VES'i^RIS  'When  a  Utile  Farm  we  keep.* 

•'  Capt.  'Rambtetan,'  Mr  VINING,- 

Ellen,  I^drJie  VESTRJS,.   with  The  Dashing  white 

Serjeant,  arid   What  can  a  poor  Maiden  do  ? 


3%>  eosolude  with  a. Farce,  calKd 


'he  Marquis,   Mr  VINING, 
Doctor,  Mr  W.  FARREN,  La  Fieur,  Mr  HARLEY 

Jefferv,  Mr  LISTON, 
Picard,  Mr  C.JONES,     Francois,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Constance,   Mrs  T.  HILL,     Lisette,  Mrs  GIBBS. 

To-monow.  Tiio  Merry  Wives,  of  Windsor,  Sweethearts   and  Wives 
&c.  for  the  Benefit  of  Madame  VESTKIS. 


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mx ; 

Daily  JBills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

Tuesday ',   Oct  12,  1824*  Price  Id. 


Cotant  €atDca  3H)e&tte. 

Colman's  Play  of  Sfl&e  Mountaineers  was  represented  last  night. — 
This  drama,  with  its  twofold  plot,  is  a  compound  of  insipidity  and 
florid  dialogue.  The  story  of  Zoraydas  abandonment  of  her  father, 
(lie  moor  Bulcazim  Muleij,  to  embrace  Christianity  in  the  person  of 
a  Spanish  gallant,  is  extremely  weak,  and  has  no  portion  of  interest 
in  it :  and  the  loves  of  Agnes  and  Sadi  is  common-place.  The  ro- 
mance of  Octavian  the  deranged  wanderer  of  the  Cordilleras,  is  taken 
from  the  history  of  Don  Quixotic,  and  has  a  considerable  share  of 
interest. about  it ;  but.  then,  it  is  of  such  short  duration — co  broken  in 
upon  by  the  Moorish  bombast,  and  the  silly  courting-scenes  of  Sadi 
and  Jfgnes,  that  it  is  greatly  weakened.  In  short,  we  wade  through 
a  vast  deal  of  tiresome  matter  in  order  to  reach  the  good  stuff,  Tlu 
only  striking  character  on  which  the  imagination  can  be  at  all  fixed, 
is  that  of  Octavian.  This  was  admirably  acted  by  Mr.  C.  Kemblle, 
who  powerfully  depicted  the  unseated  reason,  and  overwhelming  pas- 
sion of  love,  of  the  unhappy  hero.  Nothing  could  surpass  the  eiTect  of 
the  following  speech  : — 

"  Oct.  Thou  hast  shot  lightning  through  me  ! — 
Art  thou—stay  i 

That  sound  was  thrilling  music  !  0  Floranthe  ! 
I  thought  not  e'en  the  magic  of  thy  name 
Could  make  a  heart,  so  long  benumb'd  with  misery, 
Leap  as  'twould  burst  its  prison.- — Do  not  mock  me  ; 
If  thou  dost  juggle,  now,  I'll  tear  thee — Hold  ! 
Aye,  I  remember  ; — and  as  I  peruse  thee, 
Past  times  rush  in  upon  me,  with  thy  face  ; 
And  many  a  thought  of  happiness,  gone  by, 
Doth  flash  across  my  brain.     Let  me  not  wander. 
Give  me  thy  band,  1  toque. — I  do  know  thy  errand  , 
And  'tis  of  import,  when  thou  journey'st,  thus. 
The  trackless  desart  to  seek  sorrow  out. 
Thou  comest  to  tell  me.  my  Floranthe's  dead  : — 
But  we  will  meet  again,  sweet ! — I  will  back, 
With  thee,  old  honesty  ;  and  lay  me  down, 
Heart-broke  at  last,  beside  her  shrouded  corse, 
Ki;i&  her  cold  cheek,  then  fly  to  her  in  heaven  !" 


THE    THEATRICAL    OBSERVER: 


The  interview  with  Florantke  wa9  equally  effective,  and  the  feel- 
ings of  the  audience  were  in  many  instances  affected  to  tears  when  he 
exclaimed — 

"  Oct.  What  art  thou  ? — speak that  face — yet  this  attire — 

Floranthc  ! — No — it  cannot — Oh  ;  good  heaven  !j 
V«x  not  a  poor  weak  creature  thus  !  Floranthe  ? 
How  my  sight  thickens — Speak — *' 

"  Flor.  Octavian  !" 

"  Oct.  That  voice  ! — It  is — So  long  too — Let  me  clasp  thee — H 

"  (Runs  to  meet  her — staggers — and  falls  on  his  face)" 

Miss  F.  H.  Kelly,  who  acted  Floranthe  in  the  sweetest  manner, 
assisted  to  render  this  seene  so  affecting.  The  other  characters  were 
pretty  well  supported.  Miss  Lacy,  who  looked  very  graceful  as 
Zoruyda,  and  Miss  Love,  Mr.  Dtruset,  Mr.  Connor,  and  Mr. 
Blanchard,  in  particular,  received  marks  of  favor  from  a  rather  nu- 
merous audience. 


This  lively  theatre  gave  us  The  Rivals,  last  night,  in  which  the 
novelty  was  Mrs.  W.  West's  first  appearance  here,  in  the  character 
of  Lydia  Languish.  She  was  received  with  the  most  animated  ap- 
plause, which  this  amiable  lady,  and  admirable  actress  amply  me- 
rits. The  other  pieces  were  Intrigue  and  Jlnimal  Magnetism,  which 
kept  the  audience  in  loud  laughter. 

Sadler's  Wells — The  season  here  is  drawing  very  near  to  a  close, 
having  received  during  its  present  campaign  that  patronage  and  sup- 
port the  excellence  of  the  performances  generally  entitled  it  to.  To- 
morrow evening  we  observe  is  devoted  to  the  Benefit  of  Mr.  J.  S. 
Grimaldi,  and  from  the  strength  and  combination  of  talent  contained 
in  his  bill  of  fare,  we  have  no  doubt  but  a  bumper  will  be  the  result. 
We  have  also  witnessed  a  full  announcement  for  Monday  next,  for  the 
Benefit  of  the  indefatigable  stage-manager,  Mr.  Gallott,  whose  ex- 
ertions throughout  the  season  in  the  promotion  of  amusement  for  the 
public,  is  deserving  every  support.  Mr.  Dayus,  the  worthy  treasurer, 
also  takes  his  Benefit  on  the  same  evening,  and,  if  attention  and  po- 
liteness to  the  frequenters  of  Sadler's  Wells,  are  claims  on  their  pa- 
tronage, there  is  no  doubt  but  an  overflow  will  be  his  reward. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Medeiiing,  Blowing,  and  Worklng---i6l,  Strand. 
Miss  Lin  wood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E. Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exef^i-'fihang-e,  Strand. 
Whera  Novels,  Prays,  Pamphlets,  Posting*bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Panted,  on  the  lowest  Ter.ms.-^A11  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  mu*t  be  p*st  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Coatee  $\o#al,  Coticnt  €ait>eH* 

*  ,  i       ■       i       -  -  -  — * 

This  Evening,  Farquhar's  Comedy  of 

THE  INCONSTANT 

Old  Mirabel,  MrW.  FARREN, 

Durutete,  Mr  JONES,      Dugard,  Mr  BAKER, 

Young  Mirabel.  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Petit,  Mr  HORREBOW,  Pa-e,  Master  LONGIIUST 

Bravos,  Mess.  T.  P,  COOKE,  EVANS,  LEY, 

Oriana,  Miss  JONES, 

First  Lady,  Mrs  BOYLE,     Lamorce,   Mrs  VINING 

Bizarre,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Maids,  Mesdma.  APPLETON  &  BARNETT  . 

After  wl\icb  tlie  Farce  of 


Dick  Mutable,  (a  changeable  Lorer)         -         Mr  YATES  ! 
Ouvre"  Bouche,  (a  gaping  French  Porter)      -     Mr  YATES!  ! 
Tragick,  (an  English  Tragedian)    -     -     -     -  Mr  YATES  !  !  ! 

Factious,  (a  Traveller  from  Greenland) Mr  YATKS  !  !  /  / 

Grimancier,  (a  French  Tragedian)     -    -     -    -  Mr  YATES! !!!  ! 

Gilbert  Glib,  (a  Lecturer  on  French) Mr  YATES  !!!!!! 

Alderman  Duplicate     --------  Mr  YATES  !!!!!!! 

Alderman  Mutable,  Mr  BLANCH  AMD,     Squib,  Mr  MfiAKS,       , 

Mrs  Deborah  Mutable,  Mrs  PEARCE, 
Julia,  Miss  HENRY,     La  Belle  Limonadiere,  Misi  BATES. 

To  which  will  be  added  the  Melo  Drama  of 

A  Tale  of  Mystery* 

Count  Romaldi,  Mr  COOPER, 
Pietro,  Mr  BARNES,  Montano,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Francisco,  (a  Dumb  Man)  Mr  FARLEY, 
Stephano,  Mr  BAKER,     Bonamo,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Exempt,  Mr  LEY,    Malvolio,  Mr  EVANS, 
Michelli,  Mr  BLANCHARD,     Pablo,  Mr  HEATH 

Selina,   Miss  JONES, 

Fiametta,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

A  PASTORAL  BALLET, 

-*■■■■  -  i  .  -      ■  i       .  i 

To-morrow.  The  Man  of  the  World,  Sir  Pertinax  Macsycophant, 
Mr  Young,  (his  1st  appearance  (his  Season)  with  Charles  the  Second. 


theatre  ilopl,  f^as^jlaifteL 


Mada. 


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This  Evening,  Shakspcare's  Comedy  of  The 


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merry  wives  oj    wtti 

Sir  John  Falstaff,  Mr  DOYVTON,(on  this  occasion  for  this  night  only) 

Justice  Shallow,  Mr  YOUNG RR,     Ford,  Mr  COOPER., 

Master  Slender,  IVJr  HAKLEY,      Sir  Hugh  Evans,  Mr  WILLIAMS 

Page,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Fcnton,  Mr  MELROSE, 

Host,  Mr  LEE,     Dr.  Caius,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Mrs  Ford,  (1st  time)  Mad.  VESTRIS,     Mrs  Page,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Anne  Page,  Miss  POVEY,    Mrs  Quickly,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

The  folhiving  are  Selections  from  ShaJcspeare; 

Act  I,— Song,  '-With  thee,  fair^ummer's  joys  appear"  Mr  Melrose 
Act  2.— Song;  "When  it  is  the  time  of  Night"  Mrs  Garrick. 

Song,  "  Crabbed  Age"  Madame  Vestris. 

Duet,  "'  Love  like  a  Shadow  Hies"  Mr  Melrose  &  Miss  Povey 
Act  34— Duet,  "  All  that  Glitters"  Mad:  Vestris  &  Mrs  Garrick. 
Act  4. — Duet,  "  I  know  a  Banl;"  Mad  Vestrh  &  Miss  Povey. 
Act  5.— Duet,  "  When  Daises  pied"  Madame  Vestris  &  Mrs  Garrick 

Chorus,  '*.  Trip,  trip  away''  Miss  Povey  &  Chorus 

Finale,  "  Away,  away,  make  holiday. 


**7*anma   ■■■ 


In  the  course  of  the  Evening  the  following  Songs,  &e 

" fyfveh  luck!  Dew  drops*— Madame  Vestris. 

"  In  Infancy  our  hopes" — Mad.  Vestns. 
Vhen  a  little  Farm  we  keep  Mad  Vestris  &.Mr  Harley 


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To  which  will  be  added,  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 


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i  /Teeth        :s  c5s  wiveb, 

Admiral  Frauklvn,   W  W.    FARREN, 

Billy  Lackadav,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,    Mr  V1NING. 

enia,  Mrs  CBATTEELEY, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Snsan,  Mrs  GARRICK. 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 


To-morrow,  The  Road  to  Ruin,  &e. 


THE 

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Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  might  in  malice." 

No.  896         Wednesday,  Oct,  13,  1824.         Price  Id. 

Cotoent  <2ar&fn  €{jcatre» 

The  excellent  manner  in  whfch  The  Inconstant  has  been  acted  here 
this  season,  has  drawn  much  attention,  and  a  numerous  audience  has' 
marked  its  performances  General  admiration  Us  bestowed  on  Mr.  C* 
Kemble's  Young  Mirabel,  who,  really,  appears  to  have  brought  his 
talents  still  more  forward  by  the  most  spirited  exertions.  This  Thea- 
tre having  been  assailed  by  a  lamentable  chancery  suit,  a  sort  of  cloud 
is  thought  to  envelope  it  ;  and  Mr.  Kemble  and  the  other  Managers 
may  feel,  under  the  circumstances,  a  generous  ardour  to  clear  away 
the  mists  of  this  legal  prejudice,  and  by  every  exertion  to  bring  forth 
their  splendid  Establishment  triumphantly  through  the  obscuring  fogs 
of  Lincoln's-Jnn  Hall. 

The  theatrical  critic  in  last  night's  Globe  and  Traveller,  (which  by 
the  bye  is  an  amusing  Paper)  speaking  of  the  performance  of  The 
Mountaineers,  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  says — 4t  Sadi  retired  from 
the  stage  with  Jack  Bannister,  and  [Mr.  Duruset,  though  he  sang 
the  songs  respectably,  has  not  succeeded  in  inducing  him  to  return." 
We  know  that  this  character  is  out  of  Mr.  Duruset's  line,  but  tie 
Globe  and  Traveller  critic,  we  presume,  has  'never  seen  Mr.  Ha r ley 
in  the  part.  We  can  assure  him  that  that  gentleman  gives  us  Sadi  as 
humorously  as  *  Jack  Bannister,"  Talking  of  "  Jack  Bannister," 
(whom  the  play-goers  of  a  few  years  back  will  never  forget) — we 
had  some  time  ago  the  pleasure  of  seeing  him  quite  well,  except  of 
that  tenderness  of  toe  which  the  villainous  gout  has  inflicted  on  him. 
Mr.  Bannister  after  a  brilliant  theatrical  career,  wisely  retired  into 
private  life  with  ample  means,  and  a  happy  memory  of  him  impressed 
on  the  public  mind.  He  still,  we  hear,  lives  loving  and  beloved  in 
the  bosom  of  his  friends  and  family  ;  giving  an  additional  proof  that 
the  stage  is,  no  more  than  other  pursuits  of  life,  a  contaminator  of 
the  heart  or  of  the  mind,  when  there  is  an  original  rectitude  of  feeling 
and  principle. 


Madame  Vestris  had  her  Benefit  here  last  night  ;  and  it  was  a 
very  good  one.  Mr.  Dowton  appeared  on  the  occasion  as  Sir  John 
Falstaff,  in  The  Merry  Wives  of  Windsor,  and  was  received  with 
shouts  of  applause. 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


Adhlphi  Theatre. — During  the  recess  this  Theatre  has  undergone 
considerable  alterations  and  improvements.  A  dress-circle  has  been 
formed,  and  the  whole  has  been  entirely  re-decorated  in  rather  a  no- 
vel and  tasteful  manner  ;  the  gilt  ornaments  to  the  front  of  the  boxes 
are  laid  on  a  ground  composed  of  rose-colour  and  white  stripes,  giving 
it  a  pleasing  appearance  of  lightness  and  elegance.  The  private  boxes 
are  lined  with  rich  crimson  flock  paper,  with  silk  draperies  to  cor- 
respond. The  proscenium  gives  the  appearance  of  a  variegated  fan, 
most  richly  embossed,  with  burnished  gold)  and  the  scenery  is  equally 
superb.  The  orchestra  has  been  enlarged,  sufficiently  to  contain  a 
.Band  of  upwards  of  forty  performers,  it  being  the  intention  of  the 
.proprietors  to  open  with  a  new  musical  piece,  from  which  they  have 
great  expectations,  and  on. which  no  expense  hi\s  been  spared. 

Surrey. — Last  night  this  theatre  was  the  scene  of  contention  be- 
tween the  management  and  the  audience,  owing  to  the  non-appearance 
of  Mon-s.  Cline,  the  French  Hercules,  who  was  announced  in  the  bills 
to  display  his  wonderful  powers  of  balancing.  While  the  band  were 
plaving  the  Overture  to  Der  Freisckntz,  (the  afterpiece)  the  first  in- 
dications of  a,  storm  were  perceptible,  which  on  the  rising  of  the 
curtain,  burst  forth'  with  tremendous  fury.  It  appeared  from  the 
statement  of  the  Manager,  who  then  came  forwaad,  that  Mr.  Cline 
was  engaged  by  .Mr.  Williams  only,  for  his  Benefit  the  preceding 
evening,  and  he  hoped  therefore  that  the  entertainments  might  bo 
'permitted  to  proceed.  The  uproar  encreased — the  Manager  re- 
appeared,and  proposed  that  M.  Cline  should  go  through  his  perform- 
ances— this  produced  tranquility  ;  but  eventually  it  was  found  M. 
Cline  demanded  payment  instanter — this  was  rejected  by  the  Mana- 
ger, who  again  appealed— uproar  recommenced  ;  huh  the  majority 
was  in. favor  of  the  Manager,  and  the  piece  then  proceeded. 

Miss  Foote. — It  would  appear  that  this  lady  has  been  not  very  well 
treated  by  a  Mr.  Haines,  a  wealthy  young  man,  who,  it  is  said,  has 
twice  appointed  a  time  for  their  nuptials,  and  as  often,  on  some  fri- 
volous pretence,  disappointed  her.  We  have  heard  many  stoiies  of 
this  business,  which  may  or  may  not  be  true.  Amongst  them,  that 
the  gentleman  asserted  he  never  in  his  sober  senses  dreamt  of  making 
her  his  wife — that  several  thousand  pounds  had  been  got  out  of  him 
by  the  lady's  father  ;  and  that,  in  short,  he  was  sick  and  tired  of  the 
whole  business,  and  was  compelled  to  shut  his  doors  against  all  her 
family,  who  besieged  him  with  most,  unwearied  industry.  Kcport  says 
Miss  1'oote  is  to  bring  the  matter  before  a  Jury. 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Gl/vs-*-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  wholn  Art  ef  MadeHiiig,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Lin  wood's  eelebrat. .!  Pictures  in  "Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 


Printed  &  Published  "b\  K.  Two  ma* 


€!ieatre  ftojml;  CoVieut  Cailsen. 


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Lord  Lumbercourt,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

SirPertinax  Macsycophant,  Mr  YOUNG, 
[His  first  appearance  this  Season] 

Egerton,  Mr  COOPER,     Melville,    Mr  EGERTON, 

Sergeant  Eithemde,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Sidney,  Mr  MASON,     Sam,  Mr  O'  BRIAN, 

Counsellor  Plausible,  Mr  EVANS, 

John,  Mr  ATKINS,     Tomlins,  Mr  LEY, 

Lady  Rodolplia  Lumbercourt,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY 

Lady  Macsycophant,  Mrs  PEARCE, 

Betty  Bint,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Constantia,  Miss  HENRY,      Nanny,  Mrs  BOYLE. 


After  which  the  Comedy,  in  two  acts,  called 


econfj 

Ori  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 


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Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Captain  Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Edward,  (Page  to  the  King)  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT, 
Mary,  (Copp's  Niece)  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

"To-morrow,  (1st  time  at  this  Theatre)  Der  Freischutz,  with  Simpson 

and  Co. 


Cfjeatrr  liopai,  ^aysjWaiftet. 

This  Evening,  Holcroft's  Comedy  of 

Old  Dornton,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Harry  Dornton,  Mr  VINING, 

Goldfinch,  Mr  HARLEY,  Mr  Silky,  Mr  WILLIAMS 

Mr  Sulky,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Waiter,  Mr  MOOR, 
Mr  Milforcl,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Jacob,  Mr  Ebsworth, 

Mr  Smith,  Mr  Coveney,  Hosier,  Mr  W.  Johnson, 

Sheriff's  Officer,  Mr  C.Jones,     Marker,  Mr  Bartley, 

The  Widow  Warren,  [1st  time]  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Sophia,  [1st  time]  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Mrs  Ledger,  Mrs  Kendall,    Milliner,  Miss  W©od. 

Maid,  Mrs  W.  JOHNSON, 
Mantua  Maker,  Mrs  Hunt,     Jenny,  Mrs  C.  Jones. 

After  which,  the  Farce  called,  The  TWO 

Pages  of  Frederick  the  Great 

"Frederick  the  Great,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 

Phelps,  Mr  WILLIAMS,       Augustus,  Miss  LOVE, 

Theodore,  Madame  VESTRIS, 

Ernest,  Mr  BROUGH,      Dick,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Le  Papillion,  Mr  BARTLEY,  Carlo,  Mr  COVENEY 

Ostler.  MrCOATES, 

Pages,  Mrs  Hunt,  Mrs  W.  Johnson,  &   Miss  Wood, 

Madame  Rilzherg,  Mrs  GLOVER,  « 

Caroline,  Mrs  T.  HILL,     Lisbeth,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Madame  Phelps,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  call'd 

'TwouM  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baran  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  V1NING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 
Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY.     

To-morrow,  The  Merry  Wives  of  Windsor. 


THE 

(tiatfical  O&Setbev; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

JVo.  897  Thursday,  Oct  14,  1824.  Price  Id. 

Cedent  <2ai*&en  Cljcatre. 

That  eminent  actor,  Mr.  Young,  made  his  first  appearance  for  the 
season  last  night,  as  Sir  Pertinaz  Jllacsycophant.  One  might  have 
supposed  that  he  would  have  selected  a  tragic  character  on  the  occasion, 
but,  the  fact  is,  that  his  talent  for  a  certain  line  in  comedy  lias  fully 
equalled,  if  not  surpassed,  his  qualifications  fo»-  tragedy.  Mr.  Young 
is  the  finest  declaimer  on  the  stage  ;  he  possesses  a  naanly  and  im- 
posing person  and  manner  ;  his  judgment  is  excellent,  and  he  is  dis- 
tinguished for  taste.  He,  therefore,  always  gives  peculiar  force  to 
eneigetic  parts,  and  marks  the  niceties  of  character  with  much  effect. 
Besides,  he  has  a  fine  satirical  turn  of  humor,  which  in  Sir  Pertinaos 
is  frequently  called  forth  with  great  felicity.  Mr.  Young,  on  his  voice 
being  heard  without,  was  greeted  with  a  very  cordial  welcome.  He 
acted  Sir  Pertinaco,  throughout,  in  an  admirable  manner,  and  with 
almost  all  the  perfection  of  dialect  which  a  native  of  Scotia  might  be 
expected  to  exhibit.  Mr.  Cooper  played  Egerion  in  a  very  gentle- 
manly style  ;  and  gave  every  importance  to  the  character  which  it  is 
susceptible  of.  The  hady  Rodolpha  Lumbercourt  of  Mrs.  Chatter- 
ley  is  clever,  but  rather  laboured  in  some  parts.  Mr.  Bartley 
looked  and  acted  the  von  vivant,  careless  English  nobleman  extremely 
well.  Mr.  Mason  represented  Sidney. — Still,  do  we  intreat  of  this 
young  gentleman  to  get  rid  of  that  formal,  important  air  which  he 
continually  assumes.  He  acts  every  thing  as  if  it  was  a  grand,  first- 
rate  tragic  character  he  had  in  hand;  and  thus,  really,  brings  on 
himself  much  harsh  ridicule.  Why  will  he  not  resolve  hir.isielf  into 
Ms  character  ? — Why  not  follow  nature?  He  is  possessed  of  talent ; 
but  we  are  sure  he  never  will  appear  to  advantage  in  any  character 
which  requires  an  unbending  of  the  whole  manner  :  his  voice  also  is 
much  against  him  ;  but,  we  think,  notwithstanding  our  observations, 
that  there  is  considerable  improvement  this  season  in  his  acting. 


The  Comedy  of  The  Road  to  \ 

The  character  of  Old  JJornion  was  supported   b>    Mr    >. 
It  was  an  able  performance,  but  very  unlike  that  of  our  retired  fa- 
vorite Mr.  Mcnden,  in  the  same  part,  which  was  always  exclusively 
his  own.     Mr,  Farren  wants  ilie  power  of  moving  us  with  paternal 


THE   THEATHieAfc.   OBSERVER4. 

!■  W'         1     ■!■  ■  II!.—    ■"■■       ■     m    mil    '.!■      I I  I   iHlJlHll»'lU»«'    »   ' 


affection,  breaking  out  through  offended  feeling  at  the  extravagancies 
of  his  darling  son.  With  this  defect,  it  cannot  be  said  to  have  filled 
the  character  appropriately  ;  although  the  rity  of  an  audience 

who  are  no  critics^  will,  no:  doubt,  acted  the   part   very 

finely. 

Mrs.  Glover  appeared  as  the  Widow  Warren,  for  the  first  time. 
Since  the.  days  of  Mrs.  Mattocks,  the  original  Widow,  we  do  not  re- 
collect to  have  seen  this  character  so  much  to  our  liking.  Mrs.  West, 
as  Sophia,  was  very  interesting.  Mr.  Viking's  Young  Dornton  is  a 
very  spirited  piece  of  acting,  and  does  him  great  credit.  Mr.  Har- 
ley's  Goldfinch  was  very  good  and  true  to  nature.  The  whole  Play 
was  well  performed,  and  gave  gr#at  satisfaction. 


(From  a  Correspondent.) 

English  Opera-House. — The  performances  at  this  Theatre,  on 
Monday  evening,  for  the  Benefit  of  the  Philantrophlc  Society,  was 
very  fashionably  attended.  The  Play  of  The  Rivals  was  very  respect- 
ably performed.  Sir  Anthony  Absolute  was  spirited,  and  Mr.  JAMes 
had  evidently  taken  great  pains  with  the  part.  Captain  Absolute  was 
performed  by  Mr.  Harrold  ;  we  remember  seeing  this  gentleman  in 
subordinate  characters  at  Drury  Lane  Theatre  last  season,  and  we 
were  much  surprised  at  witnessing  his  spirited  represensation  of  the 
Captain  ;  he  was  easy,  bold,  and  elegant,  and  was  uncommonly  well 
drsssed.  Faulkland  was  performed  in  a  ve#y  gentlemanly  manner  by 
Mr.  Holland.  Bob  Acres  was  very  entertaining  in  the  last  scene  ; 
he  evidently  did  not  understand  the  earlier  ones ;  he  certainly  is  a 
most  industrious  collector  of  *  gag."  But  what  shall  we  say  of 
David,  he  was  the  best  acted  character  in  the  Play,  and  we  only  re- 
gretted we  did  not  see  more  of  him.— -This  gentleman  certainly  pos- 
sesses very  great  talent.  The  ladies  supported  their  characters  with 
very  great  ability.     The  evening's  entertainment  was  much  too  long. 

«*■  

Adelphi  Theatre. — The  spirited  and  highly  successful  proprietors 
of  this  establishment,  commence  their  winter  career  this  evening, 
with  a  new  melo-drama  of  the  Germ&n  school.  We  have  heard  the 
scenery,  dresses,  &c.  spoken  of  in  the  highest  terms  of  approbation. 
The  bills  too  announce,  as  we  stated  yesterday,  an  increase  of  num- 
bers in  the  vocal  and  instrumental  departments,  worthy  of  either  of 
the  great  houses.  Considerable  alterations  have  been  effected  in  va- 
rious parts  of  the  Theatre,  with  a  view  to  the  comfort  of  the  au- 
dience. The  salle  has  been  re-decorated  in  a  most  pleasing  and  ele- 
gant style  of  novelty.— We  heartily  wish  a  continuation  of  their  usual 
prosperity. 

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eatte  SUwal,  Couent  Caitien 


This  Evening,  (first  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ;. 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Rohemia. 

Ottocar,  (Baron  of  Hohenwalde)  Mr  BAKER, 
Conrad,  (Hereditary  Grand  Warden)  Mr  EGEUTON, 

Caspar         -\  r      Mr  BliNNETT, 

Wiihelm,      /  ^     MrPEARMAN, 

Herman,       >     Yagers  of  the  Forest,     <^     Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Hans,  I  )     Mi  T1NNEY, 

Mathew,      3  C      Mr  LEV, 

Killian,  (a  Peasant)  Mr  KEELEV, 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Christopher,  (Landlord  of  an  Inn)  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Bertha,  (daughter  of  Conrad,  betrothed  to  Wiihelm)  Miss  PATON, 

Lena,  (her  Companion  J  Miss  LOVE, 
Mariana,  (daughter  to  Christopher)   Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Elena  and  Stella,  ('Peasants)  Miss  HENRY  and  Mrs  BOYLE, 

SCENER  V. 
^ct  I.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Wall  z  by  the  Peasantry 
The   Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Forest,  and 
Wiihelm' s  Cottage. 

Act  2 — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House.— The  Village  Inn.-~The 
Wolf's  Glen. — The  Incantation— Caspar's  Summon' s  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia— Music  In- 
dicative of  the  Ceremonies   on  the  Casting  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3,— The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge — The  Forest — Beitlia's 
Chamber — The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

After  which  tho  Comedy,  in  two  acts,  called 

Simpson  and  Co. 

Mr  Simpson,  Mr  W.  FARREN,     Mr  Bromley,  Mr  COOPER, 

Mrs  Bromley,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Mrs  Simpson,  Mrs  GIBBS,     Mrs  Fitzallan,  Miss  LOVE. 


On  Monday,  Macbeth,  with  Harlequin  and  Poor  Robin. 


theatre  ftoyai,  j&ifc&MibtL 


This  Evening,  Shakspeare'a  Comedy  of  The 

Mtrry  Wives  of  Windsor. 

Sir  John  Falstaff,   Mr   DOWTON, 

Justice  Shallow,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Ford,  Mr  COOPER, 

Master  Slender,  Mr  HARLEY,      Sir  Hugh  Evans,  Mr  WILLIAMS 

Page,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Fenton,  Mr  MELROSE, 

Host,  Mr  LEE,     Dr.  Cains,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Mrs  Ford,  (2nd  time)  Mad.  VESTRIS,     Mrs  Page,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Anne  Page,  Miss  POVEY,    Mrs  Quickly,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

The  following  are  Selections  from  ShaJcspeare; 

Act  1. — Song,  "With  thee,  fair  Summer's  joys  appear"  Mr  Melrose, 
Act  2.-—Song.  "When  it  is  the  time  of  Night"  Mrs  Garricfc. 

Song,  "  Crabbed  Age"  Madame  Vestris. 

Duet,  "  Love  like  a  Shadow  (lies"  Mr  Melrose  &  Mies  Povey 
Act  3.— Duet,  "  All  that  Glitters"  Mad:  Vestris  &  Mrs  Garrick. 
Act  4. — Duet,  "I  know  a  Bank"  Mad  Vestris  &  Miss  Povey. 
Act  5.— Duct,  "When  Daises  pied"  Madame  Vestris  &  Mrs  Garrick 

Chorus,  f*  Trip,  trip  away"  Miss  Povey  &  Chorus 

Finale,  "  Away,  away,  make  holiday. 


After  which  the  Comic  Piece  of 

*Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Caw  of  Muscovy,  Mr  V1NING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 

Peter  Stanmitr.,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  trith  a  Farce,  call'd 


Varnish,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Tom,  Mr  HARLEY, 

who  will  sing  with  Madame  VESTRIS  'When  a  little  Farm  we  keep* 

Capt.  Rambleton,  Mr  VINING, 

Eiien,  Madame  VESTRIS,    with  The  Dashing  while 

Serjeant,  and  What  can  a  poor  Maiden  do  f 

fo-morrow.  The  Merry  Wives  of  Windsor. 


THE 


AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  hi  malice." 

No.  898  Friday,   O^t  15,  1824,  Price  id. 

Cotoent  <£attscn  €!jeatm  ,  . 

The  great  success  which  the  celebrated  piece  of  Der  Freischutz^ 
met  with  at  the  English  Opera-House,  had  induced  the  managers  of 
this  theatre  to  produce  it  in  the  roost  perfect  manner.  Accordingly, 
a  new  translation  and  adaptation  of  it  was  made,  and  the  Opera  was 
presented  last  night  for  the  first  time,  At  an  early  hour  the  house 
was  crowded  in  every  part ;  and  every  one  seemed  anxious  to  hear  the 
hcautifiil  music  of  Weber  executed  in  one  of  the  finest  theatres  in 
the  world.  The  orchestra  had  been  enlarged  for  the  occasion,  and 
many  persons  added  to  the  choir  of  the  establishment.  -All  these 
preparations,  and  all  the  eager  curiosity  of  the  public,  happily  proved 
not  to  have  been  thrown  away.  Never  was  the  effect  of  beautiful  and 
grand  music  more  delightfully  produced  than  in  numerous  instances  on 
this  occasion.  The  overture*  was  rapturously  encored,  and  so  was  the 
following  famous  hunting-chorus  at  the  end  of  the  piece  : — 

What  joys  are  the  life  of  a  hunter  surrounding, 
For  whom  foams  so  richly  the  cup  of  delight ! 
With  rifle  and  horn,  through  the  broad  forest  bounding, 
Or  stretch'd  in  its  shade,  by  the  streamlet  so  bright, 
How  glorious  to  see  the  fleet  stag  vainly  flying, 
The  hound  in  the  greenwood,  the  hawk  in  the  air  : 
The  pastime  of  princes;  all  others  outvying, 
No  sport  upon  earth  with  the  chase  can  compare. 
Yoho,  tra  la  la  !  &c. 

Not  even  with  day  is  the  hunter's  sport  ended— 
The  midnight  to  him  is  as  dear  as  the  noon  ; 
For  when  the  bright  sun  in  the  west  has  descended, 
To  light  him  uprises  his  lady  the  moon  ; 
By  her  yellow  beam  led,  through  the  deepest  glens  hieing, 
The  wolf  and  the  wild  boar  he  tracks  to  the  lair  , 
The  pastime  of  princes,  all  others  outvying, 
No  sport  upon  earth  with  the  chase  can  compare. 
Yoho,  tra  la  la  !  &c. 

The  singing  by  Miss  Paton,  as  Bertha,  was  excellent  :  tie  long 
scena  in  the  second  act,  was  given  by  her  with  a  power,  a  sweetness, 
and  brilliancy  of  tone,  that  commanded  the  admiration  and  loud  ap- 
plauses of  the  whole  audience.     Miss  Love,  as  Lina,  also  sang  with 


THE    THEATRICAL   OBSERVER! 

t"-      -      -   -  i-  i  i  i  j        —    — — ' — . — "*     '     •  ---    pjiji&t&m    -'■ 


her  accustomed  talent;  and  Mr.  Pearman,  as  fVilhelm,  gave  liis 
songs  with  all  the  taste  for  which  he  is  so  conspicuous.  Mr.  Isaacs 
sang  the  Bacchanalian  song  very  well,  and  was  encored  amidst  some 
opposition.  The  chorusses  were  excellently  performed  ;  and  the  whole 
was  a  vocal  and  instrumental  treat  of  the  finest  kind.  With  respect 
to  the  drama  itself ;  we  think  the  present  version  lias  more  the  air 
and  effect  of  opera  than  the  piece  produced  at  the  English  Opera- 
Housc  ;  which  latter  was  more  melo-dramatic  in  its  arrangement. — 
The  most  material  alteration  in  the  plot  of  the  present  piece,  is,  that 
the  character  named  Killian  is  made  the  medium  Caspar  employs  in 
assisting  to  cast  the  balls,  and  to  fire  the  seventh  bullet,  which  he 
hopes  the  daemon  will  direct  to  the  heart  that  repelled  him  and  beats 
for  JFilhelm — the  heart  of  Bertha.  Altogether,  the  Der  Freischutz 
of  this  theatre  is  a  most  interesting  piece  The  famous  Incantation- 
scene  was  produced  with  a  terrific  effect  surpassing  conception  :  it  is 
impossible  to  convey  an  idea  of  this  scene  ;  it  represented  the  gloom 
of  midnight  hanging  over  the  Wolf's  Glen — the  moon  eclipsed — the 
magic  circle  formed — the  wind's  hollow  sound  breathing  through  the 
forest — the  spirit,  invoked,  appealing  in  the  opening  rock  enveloped 
in  flames — the  casting  of  each  buliet,  attended  by  the  chorus-howling 
of  daemons  and  noises  resembling  the  discharge  of  artillery  and  fire- 
arms— the  skeleton  chase  in  the  sky — the  assemblage  of  frightful 
monsters  creeping  and  in  the  air — a  chariot  of  fire  bearing  death  a 
skeleton  of  flame — nature  herself  overthrown,  amidst  the  war  of  ele- 
ments, until  the  whole  presented  immeasurable  discord,  and  all  the 
burning  glory  of  the  destroying  dcemon  !  This  scene  closed  amidst 
the  cheers  of  the  audience  ;  and  at  the  termination  of  this  romantic 
Opera,  the  most  decided  and  enthusiastic  applauses  were  bestowed  on 
the  \thole. 


The  performances  here  last  night  were  attended  by  a  crowded  and 
delighted  audience. 

Adelphi  Theatre. — The  lateness  of  the  hour  at  which  the  curtain 
fell  prevents  our  giving  a  detailed  critique  on  Valmondi.  We  can 
merely  state  that  the  scenery  is  splendid,  and  highly  picturesque,  the 
decorations  and  dresses  rich  and  appropriate. — Much  of  the  music 
met  with  approbation.  Mr.  Wrench,  after  a  neat  apology  for  some 
inaccuracies  of  the  representation,  gave  out  the  melo-drama  for  re- 
petition amidst  unmixed  applause.  We  shall,  on  a  future  occasion, 
report  upon  it. 

Olympic. — Last  night  this  little  Theatre  was  numerously  attended. 
The  amusing  piece  of  Jill  at  Coventry  went  CiT  with  its  usual  ap- 
plause, and  was  followed  by  Hydrophobia,  in  which  there  is  some 
pretty  dancing.  The  Exeter  Mcil  concluded  the  evening's  perform- 
ances, and  kept  the  audience  in  continual  laughter,  and  the  various 
parts  were  tolerably  performed. 

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theatre  &o$al,  Couent  Cam  en. 

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This  Evening,  (2nd  time  bore)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  Slack  Mtmfsman  of  'Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  (Baron  of  Hohenwalde)  Mr  BAKER, 
Conrad,  (Hereditary  Grand  Warden)  Mr  EGERTON. 
Caspar  -%  r      MrBliNNETT, 

Wiihelm,      /  \     MrPEARMAN, 

Herman,       \     Yagers  of  the  Forest,     <      Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Hans,  i  A     Mr  T1NNEY, 

MatheW,      J  £      Mr  LEY, 

Killfan,  (a  Peasant)  Mr  KEBLEY, 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Christopher,  (Landlord  of  an  Inn)  Mr  BLANCH  ARD, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Bertha,  (daughter  of  Conrad,  betrothed  to  Wilhelm)  Miss  PATON, 

Lena,  (her  Companion,)  Bliss  LOVE, 
Mariana,  (daughter  to  Christopher)   Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Elena  and  Stella,  ^Peasants)  Miss  HENRY  and  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCE.NER  Y. 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Waliz  by  the  Peasantry 
The  Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde. — The  Forest,  and 
Wiihelm' s  Cottage. 

Act  2 — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House. — The  Village  Inn. — The 
Wolf's  Glen. — The  Incantation— Caspar's  Summon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ce- 
remonies in  Casting  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3, — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge — The  Forest — Bertha's 
Chamber — The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  £aH'd 


Count  Elberfeldt.  Mr  COOPER,  Sourkout,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Baron  Wolfenstein,  Mr  JONES, 
Countess  de  Lisle,  Mrs  CHATTERLEY,        Annette,  Mrs  VINING, 
Countess  Elberfeldt,  Mrs  FAUCIT.     Grizette,  Miss  LOVE, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Cent  per  Cent. 


Cfjeatre  iiO'pai,  jbrnj-Mmlut 


parv,ga3P%*>'  t  <*g»  -Maia 


This  Evenhig,  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of  The 

err?/  Wives  of  Windsor. 

Sir  John  Falstaff,  Mr   DOWTON, 
Justice  Shallow,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Ford,  Mr  COOPER, 
Master  Slender,  Mr  HARLEY,      Sir  Hugh  Evans,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Paga,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Fenton,  Mr  MELROSE, 
Host,  Mr  LEE,     Dr.  Caius,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Mrs  Ford,  (3rd  time)  Mad.  VESTRIS,    Mrs  Page,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
Anne  Page,  Miss  POVEY,    Mrs  Quickly,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 


The  following  are  Selections  from  Shakspcare. 

Act  1. — Song,  "  With  thee,  fair  Summer's  joys  appear"  Mr  Melrose, 

Act  %. — Song.  "  When  it  is  the  time  of  Night"  Mrs  Garrick. 

Song,  "  Crabbed  Age"  Madame  Vestris. 

Duet,  "  Love  like  a  Shadow  flies''  .Mr  Melroso  &  Miss  Porey 
Act  3.— Duet,  "  All  that  Glitters''  Mad:  Vestris  &  Mrs  Garrick. 

Song,  "  Como  smiling  Hope"  Miss  Povcy, 

^et  4, — Duet,  "  I  know  a  Bank"  Mad  Vestris  &  MIsb  Povcy. 
Song,  '*-.  When  lucid  Dew  drops"  Madame  Vestris, 

Act  5. — Duet, ;(  When  Daises  pied"  Madame  Vestris  &  Mrs  Garrick 
Chorus,  ff  Trip,  trip  away"  Miss  Povey  &  Chorus 
Finale,  "  Away,  away,  make  holiday. 


To  which  will  be  addftdb  the.  Operatic  Comedy  of 

sweethearts  &  Wives* 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK. 

Laura,  Madame  VESTRIS. 

"^To-morr^ow7^rhe~Road  t0  Ruin,  Sophia,  Miss  Kelly,  her  first 

appearance  at  this  Theatre. 


TttE 

Sluatmal  ©Abetter; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aaght  in  maliee.y 

Ko.  899  Saturday,   Oct  16,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Ccfccnt  aEatfcen  €f)catrc> 

The  second  performance  of  Der  Freischutx  here,  last  night,  was 
os  successful  as  on  the  first  performance,  and  the  music  gave  the 
highest  delight  to  a  numerous  and  genteel  audience.  It  may  be  re- 
marked, of  Weber,  that  he  does  not  succeed  so  fully  in  the  light 
style  of  composition,as  in  that  intended  to  express  sentiment  and  deep 
impressions.  There  is  a  Cathedral  strain  in  most  of  the  music  of  this 
Opera,  and,  therefore,  some  degree  of  monotonous  effect  is  produced. 
Yet,  it  communicates  a  feeling  so  entirely  congenial  with  the  tendency 
of  this  romantic  drama,  that  the  attention  is  more  fixed  on  the  passing 
scene  this  heightened,  than  on  critical  distinctions.  The  Overture 
and  several  of  the  other  pieces  of  music  were  encored.  A  great  de- 
sire to  see  this  Opera  is  evi*ced  in  all  quarters  ;  and  the  splendid  and 
ingenious  manner  in  which  it  has  been  brought  forth  here,  adds  to  the 
general  attractions  of  the  music,  &c.  The  Incantation-scene  is  the 
most  powerfully  effective  display  of  combined  horrors  that  ever  was 
beheld  on  the  stage.  It  again  drew  forth  the  loudest  approbation 
from  all  quarters  of  the  house. 

After  the  Opera,  the  Farce  of  The  Poachers  was  acted,  aid  pro- 
duced much  laughter.  We  cannot  say  that  it  is  altogether  so  pure 
a  piece  as  we  should  wish  to  see. 


This  charming  little  Theatre  is  determined  to  stand  its  ground 
firmly.  Its  late  reinforcements  are  powerful ;  and  it  is  supposed  will 
hold  out — its  attractions,  until  November  Is  somewhat  advanced. — 
Madame  Vestris  took  her  leave  last  night  in  JUrs.  Ford  ;  and  in 
Laura,  in  Sweethearts  and  Wives. — She  goes  to  Dublin,  we  hear. 

The  cleverest  Miss  Kelly  of  all  the  Miss  Kellys,  makes  her  first 
appearance  here  this  evening. — She  is  a  host  in  herself. 


Drury  Lane  Theatre — We  find  that  the  several  improvements 

being  nearly  completed,  and    the  whole  of  the  interior  of  this   fine 

!  Theatre  having  been  re-erobellished,  it  will   open  on  Saturday,  the 

23rd  instant ,  and  the  performers   aie   summoned    to   attend    in    the 

green-room,  on  Monday  next,  the  18th,   at  II  precisely. 


Tj£E  fcim*$fe&»  QB&8BMB& 


Apelphi. The  second  performance  of  Valmondi,  last   night,  was 

attended  with  eminent  success.  This  Theatre  is  likely  to  reap  a  good 
harvest  from  it.  The  afterpiece  of  Wo  Dinner  Yet,  is  very  laughable. 

Sinclair  will  resume  his  situation  at  Covent-garden  theatre  in  a 
day  or  two.  His  theatrical  tour  in  Scotland  has  been  eminently  suc- 
cessful, both  as  to  fame  and  its  more  solid  accompaniment.  He  is  to 
make  his  first  appearance,  we  understand  in  a  new  Opera. 

Miss  Foote.— The  following,  respecting  the  above-named  charming 
and  accomplished  actress,  we  have  received  from  a  Correspondent,  in 
whose  veracity  we  believe  we  may  place  perfect  reliance  ; — 

"  This  young  lady,  if  report  be  true,  will  have  cause  to  say,  with 

an  able  author,  % 

'  Oh  !  that  mine  enemies  would  write  a  book. 

"  It  was  not  the  intention  of  the  friends  of  Miss  Foote  to  say  one 
word  upon  the  extraordinary  conduct  of  Mr.  Hayne,  but  wait  pa- 
tiently the  result  of  her  appeal  to  the  Court  of  Kind's  Bench.  Since, 
however,  the  wiseacres  in  the  play  of  that  gentleman  have  trumpeted 
throutfh'the  London,  and  even  Provincial  Papers,  a  garbled  and  un- 
true statement,  and  having  besides  insinuated  that  he  had  not  intended 
to  marry  the  young  ladv,  it  will  suffice  for  the  present  to  state-- 
That  Mr.  Hayne  directed  (and  his  Solicitors  approved  on  his  part) 
the  rough  draft  of  the  settlements  to  be  made  on  his  intended  bride  ; 
that  he  fixed  the  day  to  be  married ;  that  he  caused  the  bridesmaid 
to  be  brought  a  distance  of  200  miles,  and  to  be  introduced  to  him  ; 
that  he  purchased  and  tried  on  the  wedding  ring,  and,  in  his  own 
proper  person,  procured  at  Doctors'  Commons  the  license. 

"  This  statement  will  be  sufficient  for  the  present  to  relieve  the 
minds  of  Miss  Foote's  friends. 

"  At  the  trial  a  recital  of  facts,  demonstrating  one  of  the  most 
aggravated  cases  of  "  breach  of  promise"  will  be  brought  forward 
that  has  ever  occurred  in  a  Court  of  Justice. 

"  Mr.  Hayne  is  invited  to  contradict  one  iota  of  this  statement  if 

*  Thus  bad  begins,  but  worse  remains  behind., — Hamlet. 
<•  The  paragraph  announcing  the  day  for  celebrating  the  marriage 
of  Miss  Foote  with  Mr.  Hayne,  we  have  authority  to  state,  was  in- 
serted at  the  express  and  earnest  desire  of  Mr.  Hayne.  We  have  the 
same  authority  to  add,  that  neither  Miss  Foote,  nor  any  friends  at 
her  suggestion,  have  written,  or  caused  to  be  inserted,  one  line  in  any 
Newspaper:' —(British  Press.) 

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Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Postin^bills  Hand-bUb  Titers-  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms.-All  Communications  for  J  he 
Theatrical  Observer,  rauet  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Bopl,  Cobent  CaiUcn. 


This  Evening,  (3rd  time  here)  the  Opera  »f 


5 


Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Otlocar,  (Baron  of  Hohonwnlde)  Mr  BAKER, 
Conrad,  (Hereditary  Grand  garden)  JirKO^KTON.^ 

Yagers  of  the  Forest, 


Oaspa 

Wilhelm, 

l]erman, 

Hans, 

Malheur, 


MrPEARMAN, 
Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
MrTlNNKY, 
Mr  LEY, 

Killian,  (a  Peasant)  Mr  KE8LEY, 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf  s  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Christopher,  (Landlord  of  an  Inn)  Mr  BMNCBABD, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN 

Berths  (daughter  of  Conrad    betrothed  toWilliclm)  lata  PATON, 

Lona,  (her  Companion  J  Miss  LOVE, 
Mariana    (daughter  to  Christopher)   Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Eienaald  Stella    (Peasants)  Mi.  HBnW  and  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCEAER  Y. 
am  1  —The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Tarc-t  fo*r  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Wal.zby  the  Peasantry 
The    Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.— The  I'orcst,  and 

Wilhclm's  Cottage. 

Act  2— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  Hou^-Thc  Village  lnn.-~Tne 
Wolfs  Glen  —The  Incantation— Caspar's  Snmmon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia— The  Ce- 
remonies in  Casting  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3  -The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge-The  Forest-Bertha's 
Chamber- The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest—The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  ot 


The  Burning  Forest. 


To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  eall'd 


Mr  Pennyfartbsng,  Mr  W,  FARREN     kP^'ty*****' 

Copt Wore,  Mr HORREROW      Starch    Mr  JONES 


Col  Tumbril    Mr  BLANC'HARD,      Dr.  O'  Rafferty,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Dibbs,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Miss  Deborab,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Charlotte Tumbril,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Mrs  Peiinyfartbing,  Mrs  VIMNG; 

~~ Oa~Mo«day,  Der  Freischuts,   with  Harlequin  and  Poor  Robin. 


Iltatie  fcajwl,  ^ay^ailut, 


This  Evening,  HolcrofVs  Comedy  of 


III®     | 

■       Old  Dornton,  Mr  DOWTON,  ' 

Goldfinch,  Mr  HARLEY,  Silkv.  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Hurrv  Dornton,  Mr  VINING, 
Mr  Sulk v,    Mr  YOUNGER,       Waiter,   Mr  MOOR, 

Mr  Milford,  Mr  JOHNSON,  Mr  Smith,  Coveney, 

Hosier,  Mr  W.  Johnson,    Sheriff's  Officer,  Mr  Jones, 

Jacob,  Mr  Ebsworth,     Marker,  Mr  Bartley. 

Sophia,  Miss  KELLY,    [Her  first  appearance  here] 

The  Widow  Warren,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Mrs  Ledger,     Mrs  Kendall,       Milliner,  Miss  Wood, 

Maid,   Mrs  W.  Johnson, 
Mantua  Maker,  Mrs  Hunt,     Jenny,  Mrs  C.  Jones. 


After  which  the  Comic  Piece  of 

^TwouM  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Raran  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  VINING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  USTON, 

Peter  Stanmitx,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 

Admiral  Varensloif,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON*      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha*  Mrs  CIIATTERLEY. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

e  Devil  io  Pay, 

Sir  John  Loverule,  Mr  HUCKEL,      Jobson,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Butler,  Mr  Brough,  Cook,  Mr  EbsWortn,    Doctor,  Mr  W.  Johnson, 
Lady  Loverule,  Mrs.  T.  HILL,     Nell,  Mios  KELLY 
Lucy,  Miss  WOOD,     Lettuce,  Mrs  KENDALL. 


■uiuNmni 


On  Monday,  The  Hypocrite,  &c. 


THE 


Wieairicai  (Mtatevbw ; 


AND 


N     Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

*♦  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  maftoe.v 

No.  900  Monday,   Oct.  18,  1824.  Prke  Id. 

Cobcitt  €arbcn  €{jcatm 

On  Saturday,  Der  Freischutz  was  performed  to  a  very  crowded  au- 
dience. We  think  wo  never  heard  Miss  Paton  in  finer  voice:  she 
gave  all  her  songs,  and  particularly  the  scena  in  the  second  act,  in  a 
-style  that  delighted  in  the  highest  degree.  The  utuust  silence  pre- 
vailed in  parts  where  she  reduced  the  note  with  a  clear  and  delicate 
expression,  and  that  silence  was  only  broken  by  the  buzz  of  appro- 
bation which  terminated  in  loud  applause.  The  Overture,  and  tho 
Hunting-chorus  in  the  last  scene,  were  rapturously  encored  ;  and  the 
famous  Incantation-scene  was  managed  in  the  most  appalling  manner. 
The  John  Bull  of  yesterday  says,  "  we  are  sick  of  the  very  name  of 
Der  Freischutz,"  and  so  they  may  be  if  they  have  gone  the  rounds 
of  the  various  Theatres  where  it  has  been  bi  ought  out.  Its  popularity 
is,  however,  thus  amply  proved,  by  the  eagerness  every  Manager  has 
shewn  to  produce  it.  In  this  vast  metropolis  there  are  stiil  many 
thousands  of  persons  who  have  not  yet  beheld  it. 


In  the  amusing  Comedy  of  The  Road  to  Ruin,  on  Saturday  night, 
Old  Dornton  was  acted  by  Mr.  Dowton  with  much  ability,  although 
in  a  very  different  style  from  that  of  the  retired  favorite,  Mr.  Mun- 
den.  On  this  occasion,  Miss  Kelly  made  her  first  appearance  on 
these  boards  in  the  character  of  Sophia:  need  we  say,  she  was  re- 
ceived with  unbounded  applause  ?  In  fact,  Miss  Kelly  has  talents 
that  have  long  been  so  fully  appreciated  by  the  public,  that  it  is  mat- 
ter of  much  regret,  we  do  not  find  her  again  attached  to  one  of  our 
great  winter  Theatres  Some  reasons  are  said  to  exist  for  this  non- 
engagement  there,  which  we  trust  may  be  removed.  But  let  us  be 
pleased  while  we  may — we  have  her  at  the  "  Little  Theatre  ;"  and 
there  let  every  one  go  and  see  her.  She  played  Nell,  in  The  Deril  to 
Pay,  in  the  most  humorous  style,  to  Mr.  Dowton's  laughable  Jobson. 
The  house  was  excellently  attended. 

Adelphi. — Valmondi,  the  new  piece  just  produced  here,  is  one  of 
the  most  interesting  dramatic  Romances  of  its  kind  we  ever  saw  ;  and 
is  uncommonly  well  acted  in  its  chief  parts.  It  is  founded  on  the  fa- 
mous story  of  St.  Leon,  a  man  gifted  with  a  fatal  durability  of  ex- 
istence, and  abounds  with  striking  incidents.— The  house  has  beea 
crowded  every  night  since  it  opened. 


THEATftTCAL   OBSERVER' 


Mtt.  HAYNE  and  MISS  FOOTE. 

Mr.  Hayne  has  sent  the  following  Letter  to  the  Press. 

"  Sir, — It  never  was  my  intention  to  have  troubled  the  public  with 
any  circumstances  which  have  taken  place  between  Miss  Foote  and 
myself,  had  I  not  felt  something  was  due  to  truth  in  the  contradiction 
of  those  paragraphs,  which  made  it  necessary  my  Attorney  should  do, 
in  your  columns  of  yesterday.  There  I  hoped  the  matter  would  have 
rested,  until  the  action  Miss  Foote  has  thought  proper  to  commence, 
developed  every  thing  ;  but  the  challenge  which  appears  in  your  paper 
of  this  morning,  "  inviting  me  to  contradict  one  iota  of  the  ^statement 
if  I  dare,"  compels  me  reluctantly  to  put  the  public  in  possession  of 
facts,  which  I  think  will  justify  my  conduct — intending  to  leave  my 
power  of  contradicting  such  statements  to  the  proper  time  and  place. 
.Delicacy  to  the  lady  would  almost  silence  me,  did  I  not  feel  and  know 
it  is  so  little  attended  to  by,  or  heeded  on  her  part. 

But  to  the  point: — I  was  not  aware,  when  I  made  a  proposal  to 
Miss  Foote,  that  she  had  ever  been  under  the  protection  of  Colonel 
Berkeley — her  father  and  mother  having  always  upheld,  (and  I  be- 
lieved) her  to  be  a  paragon  of  virtue  ;  and  had  not  Colonel  Berkeley, 
in  the  latter  end  of  June  last,  in  the  presence  of  James  MAxse,  Esq. 
(as  the  Colonel's  friend)  and  Thomas  Best,  Esq.  (as  my  friend) 
owned  her  having  had  children  by  him,  the  youngest  then  not  a  month 
old,  I  should  have  been  in  ignorance  of  the  facts,  until  too  late  to 
retrieve  my  happiness. 

If  I  were  to  make  every  other  circumstance  public  at  this  moment, 
I  should  be  anticipating  the  defence  I  have  at  that  trial,  u  where  a 
recital  of  facts,  demonstrating  one  of  the  most  aggravated  cases  of 
breach  of  promise  will  be  brought  forward." 

"  My  withers  are  unwrung — " 

Now  a  word  for  Mr.  Foote — who,  under  the  plea  of  purchasing  a 
Paymastership,  borrowed  the  sum  of  one  thousand  one  hundred  and 
fifty  pounds  from  me  ;  may  I  ask  him  (if  he  is  in  this  country)  to 
what  purpose  it  has  been  appropriated? — being  given  to  understand 
that  the  fear  of  being  "  called  upon  to  return  it,"  has  induced  him  to 
make  a  continental  tour. 

The  mention  of  the  above  facts  "  out  of  the  niany,"  will,  I  trust, 
induce,  the  public  to  suspend  their  further  opinion,  until  the  appeal 
made  to  the  Court  of  King's  Bench  is  decided.  And  in  thus  intruding 
upon  their  notice,  I  cannot  but  congratulate  myself  at  my  escape. 

I  am,  Sir,  your  obedient  humble  Servant, 

Joseph  Hayne. 
2S,  Upper  Grosvenor  Square,  Friday,  Oct.  15. 

Miss  Foote's  Solicitor,  in  reply  to  the  above,  declares  that  the 
proposal  of  marriage  were  made  by  Mr.  Hayne,  after  the  knowledge 
of  the  circumstance  he  alludes  to. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  KxeTer-'change,  Strand. 


C&eatt'e  mogal  Cotowt  CaiDen. 

^— — — — — i—— 
This  Evening,  (4th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  (Baron  of  Hohenwalde)  Mr  BAKER, 
Conrad,  (Hereditary  Graud  Warden)  Mr  EGERTON. 
Caspar  ^  "  C      MrBKNNBTT, 

Wilhelro,      f  \     MrPEARMAN, 

Herman,       >     Yagwa  of  t&e  Forest,     <      Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Hans,  C  )     MrTlNNEV, 

Mathew,      3  v.      Mr  LEY, 

Killian,  (a  Peasant)  Mr  KEELEY, 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Christopher,  (Landlord  of  an  Inn)  Mr  RLANCHARD, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Bertha,  (daughter  of  Conrad,  betrothed  to  Wilhelm)  Miss  PAT0JC, 

Lena,  (her  Companion  J  Miss  LOVE, 
Mariana,  (daughter  to  Christopher)   Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Elena  and  Stella,  ('Peasants)   Miss  HENRY  and  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCENER  Y. 
£ct  l.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Wall  a  by  the  Peasantry 
The   Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Forest,  ead 
Wilhelm's  Cottage. 
Act  2 — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House.— The  Village  Inn. — The 
Wolfs  Glen. — The  Incantation — Caspar's  Snmmon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia— The  Ce- 
remonies in  Casting  of  the  Mjgic  Balls. 
Aet  3,— The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge — The  Forest — Bertha's 
Chamber— The  Hunting  Camp,  with   the   Ceremony    of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the   Forest. — The  awful  appearance  o( 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  tiis  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

To  conclude  with  the  last  new  popular  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  Sf  Poor  Robin  ; 

Or,  The  Honse  that  Jack  Built. 

Jack  the  Miller,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Gaffer  Gandy,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES. 

The  Priest    (afterwards  Clown)    Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Squire  Sap,  (afterwards  Dandy  Lover)  Mr  HEATH, 

Eosebud,  the  Maid  all  Forlorn,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Mrs  VEDY, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Charles  the  Second. 


€tjiatie  &opl,  ^a^Jtrladut. 


This  Evening,  BickerstafTs  Comedy  of 

1 


Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  VINING,  Darnley,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant.  Mr  C.JONES. 

OkLLady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


To  yfifoh  will  hp  wU#4,  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts 


Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 
Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,  Mr  VINING, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK. 

Laura,  [1st  time]  Miss  KELLY. 

To-morrow,  The  Rivals,  with  (1st  time)  Hide  and  Seek.        ' 


THE 

Vttiairtcal  0&£tt*iiei* ; 

AMD 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Notbkfg  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  901  Tuesday,  Oct,  19,  1824,  Price  Id. 

€ototr«2at&cn  €ljcatrc* 

Again  Der  Freischutz  drew  a  most  numerous  and  genteel  audience, 
who  seemed  highly  gratified  with  the  admirable  music,  and  the  ge- 
neral effect  of  the  piece.  Whilst  this  attraction  continues  in  the 
same  degree,  it  is  scarcely  to  be  expected  that  the  Managers  will  pre- 
sent any  of  their  other  novelties  ;  indeed,  even  that  great  actor,  Mr. 
Young,  has  been  put  into  the  corps  de  reserve  by  the  Black  Hunts- 
man of  Bohemia,  and  we  imagine  he  will  not  be  called  into  action, 
unless  on  some  Monday  night,  after  the  race  of  the  above  dark  hero 
is  nearly  over. 

The  Pantomime  still  has  its  charms  for  a  certain  class,  who  ad- 
mire the  feats  of  Harlequin  above  every  thing,  because  his  practical 
jokes  suit  their  comprehension  and  taste  exactly. 


Mr.  Dowton  performed  Doctor  Canlwell  here  last  night  with  all 
his  wonted  effect.  It  is  a  character  that  highly  disgusts,  whilst  we 
cannot  help  being  pleased  with  the  actor,  who  like  Mr.  Dowton  fills 
it  with  such  amusing  reality  of  manner.  If  this  Play  is  useful  in  cor- 
recting a  taste  for  fanaticism,  it  at  the  same  time  is  very  likely  to 
create  a  prejudice  against  every  display  of  religious  sentiment  ;  and. 
all  who  utter  a  word  of  that  nature  are  liable  to  meet  more  suspicion 
of  hypocrisy  than  they,  perhaps,  merit.  Mr.  Liston  convulsed  the 
audience  by  his  comic  representation  of  the  fanatic  Maw-worm ;  and 
the  other  characters  were  very  ably  supported. 

In  Sweethearts  and  f fives,  we  had  Miss  Kelly  in  the  character 
of  Laura,  which  she  represented  extremely  well ;  although  we  will 
not  say  that  in  the  vocal  department  she  shines  very  brightly-  There 
was  much  laughter  at  Mr.  Liston's  Bitty  Lackaday  of  course. — The 
house  was  well  attended. 

Drury  Lane. — The  external  improvements  being  nearly  completed, 
and  the  whole  of  the  interior  having  been  re-embeliished.  this  Theatre 
will  open  on  Saturday  next,  Oct.  23, 1824,  with  a  Comedy,  and  other 
entertainments.  Weber's  celebrated  and  popular  Opera  of  Der 
Freischutz,  will  be  produced  at  this  Theatre  in  the  course  of  the 
next  week. — The  whole  of  the  music  will  be  given,  and  will  be  sung 
by  the  respective  characters  as  when  originally  produced  at  Berlin. 
A  new  melp-dramatic  Tale  of  Enchantment,  in  which  will  be  intro- 
duced Mons.  Ducrow  and  his  Equestrian  Troop,  ( who  are  engaged 
for  a  few  weeks  only)  will  be  produced  on  Monday  next.  Monsieur 
Hulltnt  and  his  Pupils  are  engaged  for  a  limited  period,  and  will  ap- 
pear in  a  new  Divcrtisemcnt  on  Saturday  next. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


At)ELPHi. — Another  very  crowded  audience  was  greatlj  interested 
last  night  with  Valmondi ;  or,  the  Unhallowed  Sepulchre.  It,  really, 
does  great  credit  to  the  management. 

Olympic. — One  of  the  chief  attractions  here  is  the  engaging  and 
clever  Miss  Glover,  (daughter  of  our  favorite  Mrs,  Glover.)  The 
performances  are  also  of  a  nature  to  entertain. 

Incledon's  Farewell.— On  Friday  last  the  Southampton  Theatre 
was  crowded,  in  consequence  of  as  announcement  that  the  above  once 
celebrated  singer  was  to  sing  four  of  his  most  popular  songs,  and  to 
take  leave  of  the  stage  in  a  short  address.  It  is  not  generally  known 
that  Incledon  made  his$e#«£at  Southampton  exactly  forty  years  ago. 
The  late  Mr.  De  Veulle  hearing  him  sing  a  song  at  a  public-house, 
was  so  much  struck  with  his  extraordinary  powers,  that  he  introduced, 
him  to  his  Theatre.  He  immediately  received  the  warmest  tribute  of 
admiration,  and  rapidly  rose  into  fame.  The  songs  he  selected  on 
this  occasion  were,  *  Black-eyed  Susan,"  "  Death  of  Admiral  Ben- 
bow,"  "  Scots  wha  hae  wi'  Wallace  bled,"  the  celebrated  duct  of 
"  All's  Well,"  with  Mr.  Boltox,  and  "  Then  farewell  my  trim-built 
Wherry."  To  criticise  the  singing  of  a  mail  upwards  of  sixty,  who 
lias  undergone  the  hardships  he  has,  would  be  ridiculous;  that  wasi 
not  the  thing  looked  for — suffice  it  to  say,  his  singing  shewed  what  he 
once  could  do.  There  was,  however,  something  very  affecting,  and 
perhaps  pleasing,  in  tha  contrast  (in  the  duet)  between  his  voice 
quivering,  and  all  in  want  of  breath  to  fill  it,  yet  still  manly  and 
poweiful,  and  Mr.  Bolton's,  youthful  and  full  of  cadence  and  exe- 
cution. It  is  unnecessary  to  say  that  he  wras  most  rapturously  ap- 
plauded, and  the  duet  was  encored.  After  the  last  song  he  addressed 
the  audience  nearly  as  follows: — "  Ladies  and  Gentleman, — It  is  with 
the  sinccrest  feelings  of  gratitude  that  I  am  capable  of,  that  I  stand 
before  you  this  evening  to  return  you  my  most  heart-felt  thanks  for 
the  distinguished  patronage  you  have  ever  conferred  on  me.  In  this 
town,  and  on  these  boards,  I  first  appeared  as  a  singer:  and  the  en- 
couragement I  then  received  from  you  has  proved,  I  may  say,  my 
passport  to  fame.  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  since  that  period  I  have 
passed  through  many  vicissitudes — I  have  served  his  Majesty  in  many 
engagements — there  is  not  a  ship  in  the  navy,  nor  are  there  many 
towns  in  the  country,  that  I  have  not  sung  in  ;  but  still  your  early 
liberality  has  never  been  effaced  from  my  memory.  It  is  now  six  years 
ago  since  I  left  the  stage,  but  it  has  always  been  my  wish  to  appear 
once  more  before  yoi;.  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  age,  sickness,  and  in- 
firmities have  altered  me  much  from  what  I  once  was  ,  but  I  have  al- 
ways done  my  best  to  please  my  kindest  patrons,  and  I  repeat  it, 
Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  while  I  live  I  shall  never  forget  the  support 
and  encouragement  I  have  received  from  the  inhabitants  of  South- 
ampton."— A  tremendous  burst  of  applause  followed,  and  the  veteran 
retired  from  the  stage  forever. — Globe  and  Traveller. 

—J — - — —  ,     .-_  ,.        i    ,      ,   .    .   ,  ,—  --      ,  -r..    ■  -■--..  ■    ...-..■■■    -  ■—■       ij^'    -.      —■  ■■—■I.,    ■  -" 

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CJjeatte  Eopl,  Cogent  Cat  Urn, 

This  Evening,   (5th  time  here)  the  Opera  ©f 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia* 

Ottocar,  (Baron  of  Hohonwaldc)  Mr  BAKER, 
Conrad,  (Hereditary  Grand  Warden)  Mr  EGERTON. 
Caspar  -\  *      Mr  BENNETT, 

Wilhelra,      /  \     MrPEARMAN, 

Herman,       V     Yagers  of  the  Forest,     ^     Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Hans>  \  /     MrTlNNEY, 

Mathew,      J  £     Mr  LEY, 

Killiai,  (a  Peasant)  Mr  KEELEV, 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  SI?  AUSTIN, 
Christopher,  (Landlord  of  an  Inn)  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Bertha,  (daughter  of  Conrad,  betrothed  U  Wilhelm)  Miss  PA  TON, 

Lena,  (her  Companion  J  Miss  LOVE, 
Mariana,  (daughter  to  Christopher)   Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Elena  and  Stella,  (Peasants)  Miss  HENRY  and  Mrs  BOYLE 

SCENE  R  Y. 
Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Trial  of  Skill  ia  Sheoting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Wall i  by  the  Peasantry 
The   Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.^-The'  Pbraftt',  and 
Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Aet  2— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House*— The  Village  Inn— The 
Wolf's  Glen.— The  Incantation— Caspar's  Summon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia— The  Ce- 
remonics  in  Casting  of  thtMjtQic  Ballh. 

Act  3,— The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge—The  Forest— Bertha's 
Chamber— The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest.— The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  bis  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second. 

King-  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE 
Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT,      Edward,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Mary,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

(Being  her  First  appearance  this  Season) 
To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari,  Clari,  Miss  M.  Tree. 


€i)eatre  I*opl,  ^a^jlaviut. 


This  Evening  the  Comic  Piece  of 

Seeing  is  Believing, 

Sir  Credule,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Captain  Nightshade,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Sceptic,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Porter,  Mr  COATES, 

Simon,    Mr  W.  WEST, 
Miss  Di,  Mrs  HUNT,    Kitty,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 


After  which,  Sheridan's  Comedy  of 


T 


Captain  Absolute,  Mr  VINING, 

Sir  Anthony  Absolute,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Faulkland,  Mr  RAYMOND,  from  Birmingham. 

Sir  Lucius  O'Trigger,  Mr  LEE, 

David,  Mr  DUFF,  from  the  Theatre  Royal  Edinburgh 

Acres,  Mr  LISTON,     Fag,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Coachman,  Mr  W.JOHNSON. 

Servants,  Messrs  JONES,  &  COATES, 

Mrs  Malaprop,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Lydia   Languish,    Miss   KELLY, 
Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Maid,  Mrs  KENDALL, 
Julia,  [first  time]  Mrs  W.  WEST, 


To  cootitaik  ®ltfi  a  Farce,  catt'd 

yrFwould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baron  Ton  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  VINING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  LISTON, 
Peter  Stanraite,  Mr  HARLEY,     Van  Block,   Mr  LEE, 
Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY*     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

Bertha,  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

To-morrow,  The  Merry  Wives  of  Windsor. 


THE 


Stoat  viral  tMisn-brv; 


AT1J> 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice.1 ' 

No.  902        Wednesday,   Oct.  20,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Cofccnt  (fiarticn  €l)eatr& 

Tiihre  was  another  numerous  audience  here  last  night,  to  see  Der 
Freischutz,  and  the  petite  Comedy  of  Charles  the  Second.  The  usual 
encores  took  place  in  the  former;  and  in  the  latter,  we  had  the  plea- 
sure of  seeing  the  charming  Miss  M.  Thee  make  her  first  appearance 
for  the  season,  in  her  former  character  of  JUary.  This  young  lady 
merits  the  high  favor  she  enjoys,  not  only  on  account  of  her  excellent 
professional  talents,  bat  because  she  is  really  amiable  and  well-con- 
ducted.' She  can  enter  the  green-room  without  being  sneered  at  as 
the  mistress  of  any  lordling,  colonel,  or  heavy-pursued  puppy.  She, 
as  far  as  her  natural  modesty  will  permit,  can  boldly  face  an  audience 
without  dreading  any  degrading  observations,  or  parallels  with  the 
wantons  of  the  lobbies.  Would  to  heaven  !  every  lady  of  the  green- 
room could  say  the  same  !  It  is  lamentable  that  there  should  exist 
amongst  the  female  members  of  the  theatrical  profession,  so  many 
instances  of  loose  conduct.  This  is,  we  are  convinced,  greatly  owing 
to  the  want  of  some  rigid  system  in  regard  to  the  management  of  the 
green-rooms.  Perhaps,  it  would  not  be  very  easy  to  exclude  certain 
fashionables  who  frequent  these  places  for  obvious  purposes  ;  but  it 
is  perfectly  in  the  power  of  the  ladies  themselves  to  regulate  their 
conduct  by  such  prudent  principles,  as  to  compel  these  men  to  treat 
them  with  the  same  deference  that  would  be  demanded  in  the  drawing 
room  of  a  respectable  family  Every  lady  of  the  green-room  should 
shew  more  spirit  and  senRe  of  what  becomes  them,  than  to  allow  a 
set  of  unprincipled  fellows  to  hold  them  in  the  light  of  those  wretched 
tricked-out  creatures  who  parade  the  saloon  for  hire.  Shame  !  double 
shame,  must  fall  on  the  head  of  her  who  having  already  ample  means 
derived  from  a  liberal  profession,  yields  herself  up  a  prey  to  any  man 
of  wealth  or  title,  for  the  baubles  he  may  bestow.  We  have  been 
called  on  to  insert  in  our  Paper  a  list  of  the  names,  not  only  of  such 
members  of  the  theatrical  corps  as  have  flagrantly  devoted  themselves 
to  vice,  but  of  those  who  cultivate  the  arts  of  seduction  in  the  green- 
room. It  would  be  a  painful  task  for  us ;  and  nothing  but  a  sense  of 
aa  increasing  evil,  will  induce  us  to  meet  the  desire  expressed.  It  has 
never  been  our  aim  to  hand  any  one  down  to  infamy  ;  but  a  more 
powerful  motive  than  personal  tenderness — the  good  of  society— may 
draw  us  into  an  attempt  to  check  the  inroads  which  a  set  of  dissolute 
meu  arc  making  on  the  reputation  of  our  green-rooms. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


Last  night  we  had  in  The  Rivals,  several  novelties. — Mis3  Kelly 
appeared  as  *Lydia  Languish,  and  Mrs.  W.  West,  as  Julia,  which 
were  extremely  well  acted  by  them.  Then  there  were  two  debuts:-—' 
a  Mr.  .Raymond,  from  Birmingham,  represented  Faulkland,  and  a 
Mr.  Duff,  from  Edinburgh,  filled  the  character  of  Da&id.  Of  Mr. 
Raymond  we  will  remark,  that  he  was  barely  respectable ;  he  shewed 
no  genius  whatever  for  the  stage  in  this  character.  We  cannot,  how- 
ever, take  upon  us  to  say  that  he  would  not  appear  to  more  advan- 
tage in  some  other  line  of  character.  Of  Mr.  Duff,  we  are  happy 
to  observe,  that  he  acted  the  short  ;part  ©f  David  extremely  well; 
and  we  have  little  doubt  but  that  he  will  become  very  useful  to  a  Lon- 
don Theatre,  and  very  agreeable  to  a  London  audience.  Mr.  Dowton, 
m  Sir  Anthony  Absolute,  and  Mr.  Vixino,  as  Jack  Absolute,  acted 
very  pleasantly.  Mrs.  Windsor,  in  Mrs.  Malaprop,  also,  gav«  much 
satisfaction.  Mr.  Liston's  Acres  created  much  amusement  : — he 
was  in  an  excellent  acting  humor. — The  house  was  crowded. 

Accident  at  the  Adelphi  Theatre. — Thursday  night  last  at  the 
Aclelphi  Theatre,  an  accident  which  was  likely  to  have  proved  serious 
in  its  consequences,  happened  to  Mr.  Payne,  the  principal  vocalist  of 
the  above  establishment.  Mr.  Payne,  it  appears  was  in  his  dressing- 
room,  adjusting  himself  preparatory  to  the  performance  of  a  grand 
chorus,  in  Valmondi,  in  wnich  he  sustains  a  singing  character,  when 
it  was  announced  that  the  period  had  nearly  arrived  for  his  entrance. 
Mr.  P.  with  considerable  haste  quitted  the  room,  and  was  proceeding 
down  stairs,  and  not  being  perfectly  acquainted  with  the  structure  of 
the  place,  in  making  a  sudden  turn  he  was  precipitated  headforemost 
over  the  bannisters  to  the  stage,  a  considerable  height,  and  inflicted 
a  severe  cut  on  his  nose,  from  which  the  blood  flowed  profusely,  and 
we  regret  to  say,  that  he  was  otherwise  considerable  bruised  by  the 
fall.  The  performances,  however,  could  not  be  delayed,  and  the 
gentleman  was  obliged,  in  his  "  bleeding  state,"  to  enter  the  stage 
with  a  handkerchief  before  his  face  to  wipe  away  the  blood,  which 
was  perceptible  to  the  audience,  who  were  somewhat  concerned,  con- 
ceiving that  something  more  serious  had  happened  to  him  :  but  not- 
withstanding the  unpleasant  dilema  in  which  he  was  involved,  he  sang 
with  his  usual  ability,  until  he  retired  from  the  stage,  when  he  was 
evidently  much  affected  by  the  accident,  loss  of  blood,  &c.  Every 
assistance  was  afforded  him,  and  the  audience  appeared  impatient  to 
ascertain  the  state  of  the  gentleman,  when  it  was  announced  that  the 
nature  of  the  accident  was  not  so  serious  as  to  interfere  with  his  pro- 
fessional engagements,  but  had  left  a  severe  incision  of  his  nose,  and 
a  few  bruises.  The  cause  of  accident  is  attributed  to  the  over 
anxiety  of  Mr.  P.  not  to  keep  the  ^tage  waiting. 

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1  < 

This  Evening,  (6th  time  here)  the  Opera  etf 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia* 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Coarad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar  -\  r      MrBP.NNETT, 

Wiihelto,      /  \     MrPEARMAN, 

Herraaa,      V     Yagers  of  the  Forest,     ^     Mr  J.  ISAAC$, 
Hans,  I  J     Mr  T1NNEV, 

Matfaelr,      J  (.      Mr  LEY. 

Tbo  Black  Hnutsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf  sGlou,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,    Christopher,  Mr  BLAMCHARD, 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,    Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCEJVER  Y. 

Act  I.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Walizby  the  Peasantry 
The  Hermitage  ia  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde. -••The  Fores*,  and 
Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2 — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House. — The  Village  Ini. — The 
Wolf's  Glen. — The  Incantation — Caspar's  Summen's  aad  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Boherafa— The  Ce- 
remonies in  Cjistimg  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3, — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge— The  Forest — Bertha's 
Chamber— -The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of 

Clari;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  of  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAWCETT 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keeley,  Giulio,  Mr  Tinney,  Claudio.  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 

Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 


To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Charles  the  Second- 


Cijeatie  fcopal,  iia^jWataet. 


This  Evening,  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of  The 

Merry  Wives  of  Windsor. 

Sir  John  Falstaff,   Mr   DOWTON, 
Justice  Shallow,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Ford,  Mr  POPE, 
Master  Slender,  Mr  HARLEY,      Sir  Hugh  Evans,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Page,  Mr  XV.  JOHNSON,     Fenton,  Mr  MELROSE, 
Host,  Mt  LEE,     Dr.  Caius,  Mr  XV.  WR3T, 

Mrs  Fard,  (1st  time)  Miss  KELLY,     Mrs  Page,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
Anne  Page,  Miss  POVEY,    Mrs  Quickly,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 


The  following  are  Selections  from  Shakspcare. 

Act   1. — Song,  "  With  thee,  fair  Summer's  joys  appear"  Mr  Melrose, 
Act  2.— Song.  "  When  it  is  the  time  of  Night"  Mrs  Garrick. 

Duet,  u  Love  like  a  Shadow  flies"  Mr  Melrose  &  Miss  Povey 
Act  3.— Duet,  "  AlHhat  Glitters"  Miss  Kelly,  &  Mrs  Garrick. 

Song,  "Come  smiling  Hope"  Miss  Povey, 
Act  3.— Duct,  "  When  Daises  pied"  Miss  Kelly  &  Mrs  Garrick, 

Chorus,  "  Trip,  trip  away"  Miss  Povey  &  Chorus 

Finale,  "Away,  away,  make  holiday. 


To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  cali'd 

i  Fish  out  of  Water.' 

Sam  Savoury,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sir  G.  Courtley,  Mr  POPE,  C.  Gay  fere,  Mr  VINING 

Alderman  Gayfere,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Steward,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Thomas,  Mr  JONES 

Ellen  Courtley,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Lucy,  Miss  WOOD.         / 

To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite]  with  Sweethearts  and  Wives. 


THE 

'kmivimi  ®h&tvbtv ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  ausht  in  malice." 

No.  903  Thursday ^Oct.  2T,   1 824.  Price  hL 

Cobcnt  <£ar)mi  €§catrc» 

J)er  Frcischutz  is  a  standing  dish  here  ;  and  it  appears  we  are  to 
have  another  course  of  the  same  ingredients  at  Drury.  Well ;  if  it 
shall  be  found  to  answer  the  purposes  of  the  Proprietors,  we  cannot 
object,  any  further  than  that  we  think  we  ought  to  have,  by  and  bye, 
something  of  sterling  home-made  quality,  to  vary  the  performances, 
and  do  credit  to  the  Managers  as  the  supporters  of  a  genuine  British 
Stage.  It  appears  extraordinary  that  no  man  of  superior  talent  has 
of  late  years  ventured  into  the  dramatic  field.  Many  are  inclined  to 
attribute  this  to  a  perverted  taste  in  the  public,  and  a  necessity  which 
the  Managers  feel  to  administer  to  any  depraved  appetite  for  melo- 
dramas, &c  which  might  exist.  But,  in  our.  opinion,  nothing  of  the 
kind,  has  produced  the  indifference  of  men  of  genius  towards  dramatic 
writing.  The  fact  is,  there  has  taken  place  a  great  revolution  in  so- 
ciety since  the  days  of  Con'gk.eve,  Steele,  Farquiiar,  Dryde.v,  &c. 
when  the  pit  was  thronged  with  men  of  taste  and  learning,  and  the 
boxes  glittered  with  persons  of  the  first  fashion,  in  our  times,  al- 
though the  pit  is  occupied  by  a  rational  class,  yet  there  are  i'aw  cri- 
tics there  ;  and  the  dress-boxes,  although  filled  by  persons  in  genteel 
and  fashionable  life,  rarely  contain  any  who  deem  it  decorous  to  entat 
with  any  enthusiastic  feeling  into  theatrical  matters.  Thus,  the  high 
incentive  to  stage-writing — the  favorable  opinion  of  the  leading  wits, 
and  persons  of  taste,  of  the  day — is  gone  by,  and  nothing  but  the 
common  premium  for  labour — money — is  held  forth  to  induce  a  man 
of  genius  to  devote  his  time  and  attention  to  dramatic  writing.  Hfenco 
the  art  has  fallen  into  the  baud?  of  persons  whose  necessities  make 
them  study  safe  writing  ;  which  always  abounds  least  with  flights  of 
genius  ;  and  the  result  is  a  scries  of  common-plac€S  in  dialogue,  that 
rather  degrades  than  raises  the  character  of  our  drama. 

$)a$imzxlut  Zfyc&ttt*. 

The  performance  of  The  Merry  J  Fives  of  Windsor  last  night,-  at- 
tracted a  very  considerable  audience.  Mr.  Dowton's  Falslaf  we 
have  frequently  remarked  upon  as  a  very  successful  piece  of  acting. — 
He  keeps  close  to  the  genuine  humor  of  the  character,  and  rj&akes 
many  palpable  hits  ;  particularly  where  he  narrates  to  Master  Ford 
the  disasters  he  had  encountered  in  pursuing  his  intrigue  with  the 
Merry  Wives*  Ford  was  very  judiciously  played  by  Mr.  Pope.  Sir 
Hugh  Evans  way  tilled  by  Mr.  Williams,  and  with  amusing  effect. — 
Mr.  Barley's  Slender  U  a  capital  representation   of  the   half-idiot 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


lover — the  character  in  his  hands  is  perfectly  Shakspearian.  Jlfrs. 
Ford  was  sustained  by  Miss  Kklly,  for  the  first  time.  She  both  acted 
and  sang  with  very  excellent  effect,  and  was  ably  seconded  by  Mrs, 
Garrick,  as  *Mrs.  Page.  Miss  Povey  makes  a  nice  little  Ann  Page, 
and  gave  her  songs  with  her  usual  ability.  Mr.  Melrose,  in  Fenton 
sang  with  much  taste  and  general  good  effect.  The  whole  Comedy 
may  be  said  to  have  been  performed  in  a  very  successful  manner,  as 
the  audience  appeared  highly  pleased. 

The  Farce  of  "  Fish  out  of  Water,"  followed,  and  Mr.  Liston 
kept  the  house  in  great  good  humor  by  his  comic  representation  of 
JSam  Savoury. 

Surrey. — This  Theatre  was  numerously  and  fashionably  attended 
last  night,  to  witness  the  popular  pieces  of  The  Cook,  with  The 
Kceuba ;  or.  Indian  Pirate's  Vessel,  and  Der  Freischutz. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor, 

Being  an  honest  man,  and  a  sincere  lover  of  justice,  I 
think  myself  called  upon,  through  the  medium  of  your  very  useful 
and  widely  circulated  Publication,  to  expose  a  scene  of  the  most  fla- 
grant injustice  I  ever  witnessed  towards  an  unoffending  individual. 

Paving  a  desire  to  visit  Sadler'9  Wells  on  Monday  evening,  and 
arriving  there  rather  loo  early  for  the  performance,  in  the  interim,  I 
went  into  the  Hugh  Myddleton  Tavern  to  procure  some  refreshment. 
Three  respectable  looking  individuals  were  in  the  same  apartment,  and 
I  was  gradually  drawn  to  listen  to  their  conversation  ;  the  subject  of 
which  was  the  evening's  entertainments — the  middle  piece  I  understood 
was  a  parody,  and  that  without  even  knowing  the  subject,  ("except 
that  it  was  greatly  extoled  by  the  performers)  these  gentlemen,  thro' 
some  secret  motive  against  the  author,  were  going  for  the  express 
purpose  of  damning  it.  Their  watch-word  was  to  call  for  a  song  on- 
titled  "  Adam  and  Eve,"  never  announced  in  any  bill  of  the  perform- 
ance. The  gallery  was  to  be  the  rendezvous,  and  they  had  no  doubt 
but  the  gods  would  join  them  in  creating  a  row,  in  order  to  procure  a 
favorite  song.  Disgusted  with  such  duplicity,  I  entered  the  Theatre  ; 
the  performances  went  oil*  smoothly  till  the  second  piece — "  Adam  fy 
Eve,"  was  called  for,  hissing  and  dissatisfaction  were  the  consequence, 
and  one  of  the  best  burlesques  I  ever  witnessed,was  received  with  mur- 
murs, through  the  artifices  of  envious  and  designing  villainy.  But  I 
have  no  doubt  the  piece  will  have  a  fair  trial ;  and  trusting  you  will 
excuse  this  intrusion,  I  sign  myself, 

Oct.  19.  A  LOVER  OF  JUSTICE. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts—  Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Ctl\ss-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Medeiimg,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Miss  Linvvood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

. — __ — , . , . -.      ,  -        i  — — 1 -— 

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Cffcatre  &oj>aL  Cobent  Catoetu 

This  Evening,   (7th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKES,     Canrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    1  y  of  C   Hftns       Mr  TINNEV, 

Wilhelip,  M/P^ARMANf    £  heBForest  <  Mathtw    Mr  LEY, 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      )  ( 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN", 

Hermit  of  tke  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEV,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Eleaa,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE, 

SCENER  V. 

fax  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwaldc.  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at.  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Waliz  by  the  Peasantry 
The  Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde. — The  Forest,  and 
Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2 An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House. — The  Village  Inn — The 

Wolf's  Glen. — The  Incantation — Caspar's  Smnmon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia— The  Ce- 
remonies in  Casting  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3, The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge— The  Forest—Bertha's 

Chamber— The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  tke  Fkes  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second, 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMDLE, 
Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT,      Edward,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Mary,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari. 


Ci?eatre  fcopaL  ?>aj>siWarkct. 


This  Evening,  Biekcrataff's  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRITE, 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOW  TON, 
Col.  Lambert, Mr  VINING,  Darnley,  Mr  JOHNSON 
P  Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON,  \ 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant.  MrC.  JONES 

OldiLadj  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Mrs  W.  WEST,  * 

Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYOE> 

Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY.  1 


To  whi#h  will  bo  added,  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives* 

Admiral  Franklvn,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  VINING, 

Laura,    [2nd  time]    Miss  KELLY. 
Mrs  BeU,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARKJCK, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

To-morrow,    The  iJeir  at  Lair,    with  Oat  time)  Hide  and  Seek,  and 

The  Devil  to  Pav, 


THE 


Vfcttitrtcal  Oftttwbn* ; 

AND  * 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 


"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 


AW 904  Friday,  Oct.  22,  1824. 


rice 


Id. 


€otocnt  <£art>cn  ^fjcatte, 

Der  Freischutz,  and  Charles  the  Second,  were  performed  last  night 
to  a  numerous  audience,  who  appeared  highly  gratified. 

The  following  is  a  List  of  the  chief  Performers  at  present  engaged 
at  this  house. 


Mr.  Charles  Kemble, 

Mr.  Young, 

Mr.  Cooper, 

Mr.  Keeley, 

Mr.  Yates, 

Mr  T.  P.  Cooke, 

Master  Longhurst, 

Mr.  Fawcett, 

Mr.  Jones, 

Mr.  W.  Farren, 

Mr.  Rayner, 

Mr.  Bennett, 

Mr.  Farley, 

Mr.  Baker, 

Mr.  Bartley, 

Mr.  Egerton, 

Mr.  Mason, 

Mr.  Connor, 

Mr.  Sinclair, 

Mr.  Pearman, 

Mr.  Blanc  hard, 

Mr.  Meadows, 

Mr.  Chapman, 

Mr.  Evans, 

Mr.  TfNNEY, 

Mr.  Isaacs, 

Mr.  Duruset, 

Mr.  Atkits, 

Mr  Claremont, 


Mr.  Henry, 
Mr.  Mear3, 
Mr.  C.  Taylor, 
Mr  Barnes, 
Mr.  J.  S.  Grimaldi, 
Mr  Ellar, 
Mr  Horrebow, 

&c.  &c 
Miss  M.  Tree, 
Miss  Paton, 
Miss  Hammersley, 
Miss  Hallande, 
Miss  Love, 
Miss  F.H.Kelly, 
Mrs.  Chatterley, 
Miss  Chester, 
Miss  Lacy, 
Mrs.  Bartley, 
Mrs  Gibbs, 
Mrs.  Davenport, 
Mrs.  Vining, 
Mrs.  Pearce, 
Mrs.  Faucit, 
Miss  Henry, 
Mrs.  Boyle, 
Miss  J.  Scott, 
Mrs.  Vedy, 
Miss  Dunn, 
&c.  &c. 


The  Ladies  or  Gentleman  who  may  make  a  first  appearance  during 
the  season,  we  cannot  now  mention. 

tyaptmatktt  C(jeatc& 

The  Hypocrite,  and  Sweethearts  and  [Fives,  entertained  a  nume- 
rous and  genteel  audience  here  last  night. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


SDmrp  Ham  €l)eatre, 

T*o-morrow  night  this  Theatre  opens  for  the  season  with  the  Opera 
of  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  a  new  Divertisement,  in  which  Mons 
Hullin's  Pupils  are  to  appear,  and  the  Farce  of  Frightened  to  Death. 
The  Manager  has  announced  for  Monday  next,  a  new  Drama  of  En- 
chantment, under  the  title  of  "  The  Enchanted  Courser**  in  which 
that  wonderful  Equestrian,  Ducrow,  is  to  perform  some  extraordinary 
feats.  The  Management  have  published  a  List  of  the  Performers  en- 
gaged here,  which  we  shall  give  to-mowow. 

A  new  Comedy  has  been  read  in  the  Green  Room  of  Covent  Garden 
Theatre.  It  is  entituled  "  The  fFidowofCornhill,"  and  Mr.  Charles 
Kemble,  Mr.  Young,  and  Miss  Chester,  have  characters  in  it. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir — I  read  your  Covent  Garden  article  of  last  Wednesday,  with 
very  approving  sentiments  at  the  indignant  language  you  used  in  re- 
spect of  the  loose  characters  in  the  green-rooms,  and  which  I  Rin- 
cerely  trust  will  arouse  such  attention  to  certain  persons  of  this  de- 
scription as  may  tend  to  make  them,  at  least,  conceal  their  amours 
for  the  future  from  the  public,  Who  cannot  but  despise  them,  although 
they  may  be  entertained  by  their  acting  on  the  stage.  But, Sir,  there 
is  another  degradation  attends  our  Theatres:  namely,  the  facilities 
given  to  shoals  of  abandoned  women  to  enter  the  boxes.  True,  they 
are  excluded  from  the  dress-circle,  but  the  circle  above,  to  which 
many  respectable  families  go  when  they  pay  an  informal  visit  to  the 
Theatres,  is  intruded  on  by  these  disgusting  creatures,  whose  language 
and  manners  are  totally  unfit  to  be  heard  or  witnessed,  particularly 
by  the  younger  members  of  our  families.  It  is  a  national  disgrace 
that  this  evil  is  permitted  to  the  length  it  exists  ;  and  through  the 
medium  of  your  little,  useful,  and  well  principled  publication,  I  ad- 
dress the  Managers,  by  entreating  them  for  the  sake  of  their  own 
and  their  country's  reputation,  to  banish  such  indecency  from  the 
half-dress  cirele,  as  it  may  be  termed  ;  and  thus  ensure  the  genteel 
and  correct  members  of  society,  who  love  a  good  Play,  an  opportunity 
of  indulging  a  sudden  desire  of  seeing  it,  by  going  in  walking  dress, 
to  a  part  of  the  boxes  where  they  will  not  be  molested  by  half-drunkeri 
women,  and  their  shameless  followers. 

I  am,  your's. 
Oct.  20.  A  FAMILY  MAN. 

"""-""-  EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  Whole  Art  of  Meueiim^,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Printed  <fo  Published  by  E. Thomas.  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'chanije.  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pampldets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are  Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  Tht 
Theatrical  Observev,  rtiait  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


Cfjeatre  fcopal.  Cogent  Caibttt. 

This  Evening,  (8th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  IHack  Huntsman  of  Bohemia 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,    Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 


Hans,      Mr  TINNEY, 

Mathew,  Mr  LEV, 


Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    3y  fi 

Wilhelm,  MrPEARMAN,    I      fo      fc  j 
Herman,   Mr  J.  ISAACS,      3  C 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Rillian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE, 

SCEXER  Y.  < 

^\ct  1. — The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,  National  Wall z  by  the  Peasantry 
The  Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.*— The"  Forest,  and 
Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2 — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House. — The  Village  Inn. — The 
Wolfe  Glen. — The  Incantation — Caspar's  Summon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia— The  Ce- 
remonies in  Casting  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3, — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge— The  Forest — Bertha's 
Chamber— The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  the  Fire*  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of 

(Jlari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  of  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAWCETT 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,    Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADO tVS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keeley,  Ginlio,  Mr  Tjnney,  Claudio.  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 

Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pelegriho,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN; 

Wife  of  Pelogrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  Der  1'ieischutz,  with  Charles  the  Second 


theatre  fcopal,  ^a^ftarftet. 


£F  PARTICULAR  DESIRE. 


This  Evening,  Colrnans's  Comedy  of  The 

AT  LAW 


Dick  Dowlas,   MrVINING, 

Doctor  Pangles,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Daniel    Dowlas,    alias  Lord  Duberlev,  Mr  LISTON, 

Zekiel  Homespun,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Kenrick,  Mr  LEE,  Stedfast,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Henry  Morland,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Deborah  Dowlasalias  Lady  Duberly,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Cicely  Homespun,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
Caroline  Dormer,  Miss  BOYCE.  f 

The  Original  EPILOGUE  by  the  Characters, 

After  which  (first  time)  A  new  Petit  Opera,  called 

HIDE  &  SEEK. 

With  New  Music,  Scenes,  and  Dresses. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 
Mr  LISTON, 
Mr  WILLIAMS,  Mr  MELROSE,  Mrs  T.   HILL, 

and  Miss  KELLY. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

The  Devil  to  Pay. 

Sir  John  Loverule,  Mr  HUCKEL,      Jobson,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Butler,  Mr  Brough,  Cook,  Mr  Ebsworth,    Doctor,  Mr  W.  Johnson 
Lady  Loverule,  Mrs.  T.  HILL,     Nell,  Miss  KELLY  j 

Lucy,  Miss  WOOD.     Lettuce,  Mrs  KENDALL. 

To-morrow,  Hamlet,  with  Love  Laughs  at  Locksmiths. 


THE 

Sftttitrt'cat  •fysri'bct ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Moving  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  905  Saturd^yT^Oct.^ *1824.  Price  Id. 

Cotaent  oEatbcn  €f)eatte* 

Thbre  was  a  crowded  and  genteel  audience  here,  last  night,  to  see 
Der  Freisehutz,  and  Clari.  Miss  Paton  in  the  former,  and  Miss 
M.  Tube  in  the  latter,  sang  beautifully. 


J^ap^matftct  €l)eatre* 

The  Heir  at  Law  was  acted  last  night.  Mr.  Liston,  who  played 
Lord  Duherly,  unfortunately  had  a  severe  cold;  which  made  him  so 
hoarse  that  it  was  evidently  a  painful  exertion  for  him  to  speak  ;  this 
of  course  diminished  the  effect  of  his  acting,  but  he  still  contrived  to 
make  the  audience  laugh  heartily  ;  in  which  he  was  most  pleasantly 
assisted  by  Mr.  Harley,  in  Doctor  Pangloss.  The  other  characters 
were  well  sustained.  After  the  Comedy,  a  new  Farce,  with  music, 
was  produced,  under  the  title  of  Hide  and  Seek.  This  is  a  vevy  poo* 
affair  ;  and,  notwithstanding,  was  most  patiently  heard  out  by  the 
audience.  The  Plot  is  very  trilling  : — A  young  Page  (Mrs.  Hill)  has 
offended  his  master  the  Count,  (Mr.  Melrose)  and  takes  refuge  in  the 
gardens  of  an  old  nursery-man,  (Mr.  Williams)  whose  daughter, 
(Miss  Kelly)  he  is  in  love  with.  The  Nursery-man's  nephew,  (Mr. 
Liston)  remarking  the  treading  down  of  the  shrubs,  and  having  seen 
the  Page  in  the  gardens  at  night,imagines  they  are  haunted  by  a  ghost, 
but  the  old  nurseryman  conceives  his  flower  beds  have  been  invaded 
by  a  fox.  The  Count  comes 'to  assist  in  unkennelling  Reynard,  but 
only  sups,  sleeps,  falls  in  love  with  the  daughter,  and  at  length  par- 
dons the  Page,  and  gives  him  the  hand  of  the  girl.  There  was 
some  opposition  at  the  end  Mr.  Liston  apologised  for  his  cold,  and 
hoped  on  Monday  to  "  do  justice"  to  the  piece.  Were  the  Manager 
to  hide  it  in  his  lumber-closet,  he  may  rely  on  it  the  public  would  never 
seek  after  it. 

2>mrp  lane  €t|catre. 

Tins  Theatre  commences  its  season  this  evening.  It  will  be  seen 
by  our  play-bill,  that  Miss  Graddon,  from  the  Dublin  Theatre,  ap- 
pears for  the  first  time  before  a  London  audience. 

~~       EXHIBITIONS^ 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancv  Glass-working  Exiiiihiion,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling-,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Tuomas,  Der.murk-co  urt,  Exef.ei -'change,  Strai:d. 


theatre  Eopal*  f^a^Jftarfcet* 

This  Evening  will  be  performed  Shakspearb's  Tragedy  of 

HAMLET. 

Claudius,  {King  of  Denmark)  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Hamlet,  Mr  HAMBLIN, 

(From  the  Dublin  Theatre,  hu  1st  appearance  here  J 

Polonius,    Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Horatio,  Mr  RAYMOND,     Laertes,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Bernardo,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 
Marcel! us,  Mr  C.  JONES,      Francisco,   Mr  MOOR, 

Osrick,    MrVINING, 
Rosencrantz,  Mr  PARRY,      Sailor,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Guildenstern,  Mr  COVENEY, 
Player,  Mr  Latham,  The  Ghost,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

First  Gravedigger,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Second  Grave  Digger,  Mr  DUFF,  Priest,  Mr  Coates 

Opelia,  Miss  KELLY, 
Gertrude,  Mrs  GLOVER,    Actress,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

After  which,  Foote's  Farce  of  The 

Mayor  of  Garratt. 

Major  Sturgeon,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Jerry  Sneak,  Mr  W.  WEST,     Bruin,  Mr  LEE, 

Sir  Jacob  Jollop,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Roger,  Mr  LATHAM,     Snuffle,  Mr  COATES, 
Crispin  Heeltap,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 
Mrs  Sneak,  Mrs  JONES,  .  Mrs  Bruin,  Miss  WOOD, 

To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

Love  Laughs  at  Locksmiths* 

Vigil,  Mr  HUCKEL,     Captain  Beldare,  Mr  VINING, 

Risk,  Mr  W.  WEST,  who  will  introduce 

"  MANAGER  STRUT  WAS  FOUR  FEET  HIGH." 

Solomon  Lobb,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Totterton,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Sergeant  Dubb,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Lydia.  Mrs  T.  HILL. 

.■•    — — i  ■■■■       i        1 1. Mi.  m  mm  i  m  m  ■■■    ■   ■■■'  ■  im  -  —  —    ■■■■■       —      ■—  —  ■    ■  ■■-  -■     ■    ■         ..—,._.  ...    ..--■.  ■-  ■      ■■  ■     "  ■■  ■     •  •** 

On  Monday,  The  Hypocrite,  Simpson  &  Co.  and  Hide  and  Seek. 


CJjeatrc  &opi,  Cogent  Cainem 

This  Evening,   (Ofb  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia* 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGEttTON, 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    2  „  ,  C    „  at    muvw 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN     i  \R^TB  °f  )   Efl*       "f  ™M  * 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      §        *"*"  C       *    ^      *  LBf* 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
T&e  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf  s  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
KiiKan,  Mr  KHELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana.  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Mfas  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCENE  R  V. 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenvvalde.  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting 
at  the  Target  for  the  Prize  Shot,-  National  Wahz  by  the  Peasantry 
The  Hermitage  in  the  Forest  of  Hofaenwalde.— The  Forest,  and 
Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2 — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest  House;--- The  Village  Inn.---The 
Wolf's  Glen. — The   Incantation— Caspar's  Summon's  and  the  Ma- 
gical Appearance   of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia—The  Ce- 
remonies in  Castisg  of  the  Magic  Balls. 

Act  3,— The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge — The  Forest — Beitha's 
Chamber— The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting 
for  the  Office  of  Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of 
the  Black  Huntsman,  who  seizes  on  his  Victim  amidst  the  Fires  of 
The  Burning  Forest. 

-    To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second. 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT,      Edward,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Mary,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

On  Monday,  Der  Freischntz,  with  Harlequin  and  Poor  Kobift. 


theatre  ftopal,  ©rury  Cane. 


Tins  Evening,  the  Opera  of  The 


Marri 


Fiorello,  Mr  HORN,     Antonio,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  PElSLEY,  Figaro,  Mr  HARLEY 

Basil,  Mr  G.  SMITH,     Sebastian,  Mr  MIERIFF, 

Cherubino,  the  Pa^e,  Miss  CUB  ITT, 

Susanna,  Miss  GRADDON, 

(From  the  Dublin  Theatre,  her  1st  appearance  on  this  Stage) 

Countess  Almaviva,  Miss  POVEY, 
Barbarina,  Miss  POOLE,  Marcellinu,  Mrs  Tjennant 


After  which,  (1st  time)   A 


NEW  DIVERTISE31ENT 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Frijiliteii'iS  to  Death ! 


Phantotn-,     Mr  HARLEY,      Mumps,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Sir  Joshua  Grevbeard,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Carlton,  Mr  MERCER.     Col.  Bluff,  Mr  YARNOLD 

Emily,  Mrs  ORGER,     Corina,  Miss  POVEY, 
Patty,  Miss  CUBITT, 

On  Monday,  (1st  time)  The  Enchanted  Courser,  &c. 
The  following  is  a  List  of  the  Performers  engaged  here. 


Mr.  ARCHER, 

Mr.  NOBLE, 

Miss  GRADDON,* 

Mr.  ARMSTRONG,* 

Mr.  PENLEY, 

Mrs.  HARLOWE, 

Mr.  BROWNE, 

Mr.  POWE.LL, 

Mrs.  II .  HUG  litis. 

Mr  PAUL BEDFORD* 

Mr.  POPE, 

Mrs.  KNIGHT, 

Mr.  COMER, 

Mr.  SAPPIO,* 

Miss  NICOLL,* 

Mr.  DOWTON, 

Mr.  S  HER  WIN, 

Mrs.  NOBLE, 

Mr.  DUCROW, 

Mr.  G.SMITH, 

Mrs.  ORGER, 

Mr.  ELLISTON, 

Mr.  R.  SMI  I'H, 

Miss  I.  PATON, 

Master  EDMONDS, 

Mr.  TERRY, 

Miss  POVEY, 

Mr.  F1TZWILLIAM, 

Mr.  THOMPSON, 

Miss  POOLE, 

Mr.  GATT1E, 

Mr.  WALLACE, 

Miss  SMITHSON, 

Mr.  HA  RLE  Y, 

Mr.  YOUNG E, 

Miss  STEPHENS, 

Mr.  HUGHES, 

Mrs.BUNN, 

Mrs.  TENNANT.* 

Mr.  HORN, 

Mrs.  BEDFORD,  (late 

Mrs.  WAYLtiTT,* 

Mr.  RE  AN, 

Miss  Green)*               i 

Mrs.  WEST,  ! 

Mr.  KNIGHT,                   1 

Miss  CUB  ITT, 

Mrs  YATEa,  (late  Miss 

Mr.  MACREADY, 

Miss  FIS1IEI:. 

Br  union.)* 

Mr.  MERCER, 

Thoie  mt 

irked  thus  *  arc  firct  appet 

trances 

THE 

IPieatrttai  Oftgevbet?  t 

AND  * 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  might  in  malice." 

No.  906  Monday,   Oct.  25**  1824.  Price  Id. 

mmmmm*mmmmmmmmmmmm<^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm*m—mmm    n    win     u  — — — — i— a— — 

—  — - —     " ' ■■  —   .     —  ■      ^ , -  —  — — - — ■         ■    ■       ■  —   —  ■■—   — ■        ■   ■■     —  -i    ■         ■-   —     —--■- »■       ■■■■■■- ■ ■ 

S>nttp  Hanc  Qfytattt. 

This  noble  Theatre  was  opened  to  the  public  on  Saturday  night,  fov 
the  season.  It  retains,  without  any  further  embellishment,  all  its 
former  elegance  and  splendour.  The  Opera  of  The  Jilarriage  of 
Figaro,  a  new  Divcrtisemcnt,  and  the  Farce  of  Frighten* d  to  Death. 
In  the  Opera,  a  Miss  Graodox,  from  the  Dublin  Theatre,  made  her 
first  appearance  before  a  London  audience,  is  the  character  of  Su- 
sanna. She  is  a  petite  but  pleasing  figure,  a  sweet  and  accomplished 
singer,  and  will  probably  become  a  very  good  actress.  She  was  en- 
cored in  almost  all  her  songs:  and  we  are  decidedly  of  opinion  that 
she  will  prove  a  great  acquisition  to  the  vocal  corps  of  this  theatre. 
Her  reception  altogether  was  highly  flattering.  The  new  Divcrtise- 
ment by  Mons.  Hulun's  Pupils,  exhibited  some  pretty  dancing  by 
children.  Mr.  IIarley  and  i^Ir.  Knight  in  the  Farce,  created  much 
laughter. 

Mr.  Hamblin,    from    the    Dublin   Theatre,   made  his  appearance 
before  a  London  audience,  at  this   house  on  Saturday  evening.     Ths 
character  selected  by  him  was  that  of  Hamlet :  one  which  calls  forth 
every  resource  of  tragic  talent.     Mr.  Hamblin,  we  are  happy  to  state, 
succeeded  in  an  eminent  degree — indeed,  he  may  be  classed  near   our 
Young,  our  Kemble,  and  our  Macreaby.     He  possesses  a  tall  and 
graceful  figure — his  features  are  strongly  marked — his  voice  is  rather 
defective  in  clearness  of  tone  in  some  parts,  but  it   is    powerful  and 
manly  ;  and  his  enunciation  is  perfect  and  impressive.     His  judgment 
is  rarely  wrong  in  the  reading  of  his  author  ;  and   his  action   always 
just,  and  generally  highly  effective.     He  sometimes  rose  to  a  pitch  of 
animated  feeling,  particularly  in  the  scene  with  Ophelia,  that  of  the 
Play,  the  scene  with  Gertrtide,  and  the  rencontre  with  Laertes  at  the 
funeral.     The  applause  he  received  throughout,  was   crowned  by  the 
most  enthusiastic  cheers  at  the  conclusion,  and  he  was  called   forth, 
and  at  length  appeared,  to  announce  the  repetition  of  the   same   tra- 
gedy for  to-morrow  night.     Ophelia   was   admirably  acted  by  Miss 
Kelly — she  moved  many  even  to  tears.     Mr.  Williams   was   a  very 
good  Polonius :  and  Mrs.  Glover  represented   the  Queen  extremely 
well.  

tfoDent  <£atfce n  €f)catrc* 

Uer  Freischulz,  and  Charles  the  Second,  drew  a  numerous  audience 
here  on  Saturday  night.— The  music  was  delightfully  executed  by  Miss 
Pai'on  and  Miss  Love. 


'Cjjeatr?  &opal,  ©rur|>  Cane. 


iiA^-..-^-     .    ■  — i..-J^-3*T--rJ'ii.11ii.,i<F.<^^^lMaw 


This  Evening,  the  Tragic  Play  of 

PIZA 


RO, 


PERUVIANS. 

Ataliba,  Mr  POWEL,     Orozembo,  Mr  TERRY, 

Rolla,  MrWALLACK, 
Hualpa,  Mr  GATTiE,     Hnasca,  Mr  HONNOR, 
Topac,  Miss  L.  WILLMOTT, 
Orano,  Mr  JEFFERIES,  Fernando,  Mr  SEYMOUR 

Cora,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

SPANIARDS. 

Pizarro,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Las  Casas,  Mr  POPE, 
Alonzo,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

(From  the  Dublin  Theatre,  his  1st  appearance  on  this  Stage) 

Valverde,    Mr  MERCER,     Sentinel,  Mr  COMER, 

Gomez,   Mr  HOWELL, 
Almagro,  Mr  WEBSTER,     Davilla,  Mr  FENTON, 

Gonzalo,  Mr  RANDALL, 
First  Soldier,  Mr  Read,     2nd  Soldier,  Mr  Wilton, 

Elvira,  MrsBUNN, 
High  Priest,  Mr  HORN, 


After  which,  (2nd  time) 

Jl  NEW  DIVERT1SEMENT. 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Monsieur  Tonson* 

Tom  King-,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Trusty,  Mr  Y ARNOLD,     Useful,  Mr  COMER, 

Monsieur  Tonson,  Mr  GATTiE, 

Jack  Ardourly,  Mr  MERCER,  Nap,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Mr 'Thompson,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Adolphine  de  Courcy,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Mrs  Thompson,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Madame  Bellegarde,  Mrs  WESTON, 

(From  the  Theatre  Royal  Worthing) 

To-morrow,  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  with  The  Sleeping  Draughts 


Cijeatre  &opal,  Cogent  Catfcen, 


This  Evening,   (10th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz 


9 


Or  the  Jllack  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKBR,     Confad,  Mr  JiGERTON, 

Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    } .  r  it  a  1         tvt    ■rtknrvir 

Wilhelm,  MrPEARMAN,    ££•««■  °f  )  "W    <  IW^NBIT, 

I  Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      $  thc*orest  }  Mathew,  Mr  LEY. 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS. 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Hilliai,  Mr  KI5ELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PA  TON,     Mariana.  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCEJVER  V. 

Act  L-^The  Village  of  Hohenwalde. — The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize*Shpt. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit* 
age  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wiihelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2.— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'S 
GLEN—  The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tJ?c  flfljflgfc  23aH£. 

Act  3 — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  the  last  new  Comic  Pantomime,  called, 

Harlequin  $  Poor  Robin  ; 

Or,  The  House  that  Jack  Built. 

Jack  the  Miller,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLA  It, 

Gaffer  Gandy,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

The  Priest   (afterwards  Clown)    Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Squire  Sap,  (afterwards  Dandy  Lover)  Mr  HEATH, 

Ploughshare,  Mr  NORRIS,     The  Cock,  Master  STRUTT, 

The  Cow,  with  the  Crumpled  Horn,  by  an  AMATEUR, 

Giles,  Mr  MKARS,     Ralph,  Mr  HENRY,       Hodge,  Mr  TINNEY 

The  Rat — the  Cat — the  Dog — by  Deputauts 

Rosebud,  the  Maid  all  Forlorn,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Mrs  VEDY 
Cupid,  the  Messenger  of  Venus,  Miss  H  BODEN, 

To-morrow,  Der  Frcischutz,  with  Clari. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.  Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Kxefer-'change,  StramL 


Cfyentrr  &opl,  ^a$^j¥iailut. 


This  Evening,  Bickerstaff's  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRITE. 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  YIN  ING,  Darnlev,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Sir  John  Lambert.   Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant.  Mr  C.JONES, 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR,  1 

Charlotte,  MissKELLY, 
Youn-  Ladv  Lambert,   Miss  BOYCE, 

Bettv,  [Mrs  COVENEY. 

After  which  (^ncl  time)  A  new  Petit  Opera,  called 

HIDE  &  SEEK. 

„  Wtth  New  Music,  Scenes,  and  Dresses. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr  LISTON, 
Mr  WILLIAMS.  Mr  MELROSE,  Mrs   T.    HILL 

and  Miss  KELLY. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

Simpson  and  Co. 

Mr  Simpson,  (1st  time)  Mr  DOWTON, 

Mr  Bromlev,  Mr  VINING, 

Forster,  Mi  C.  JONES,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Mrs  Simpson,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Mrs  Bromley,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 

Mrs  Fitzallan,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
Madame  La  Trappe,    Mrs  C.  JONES, 

To-morrow,  Hamlet;  with  Hide  and  Seek,  and  the  Devil  to  Pax. 


THE 

-Sfttati'tcal  €Mtifet;ltev ; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

^   jr  -*-  ^  *■  *~  *r  jr 

VV  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  907  Tuesday,  Oct.  26,'  1824.  Price  Id. 

SDrurp  2  am  Cljcatrc* 

The  Tragic  Play  of  Pizarro  was  acted  here  last  night.  Rolla,  by 
Mr.  Wallacic.  This  gentleman  always  acts  with  considerable  force 
and  effect,  and  he  obtained  much  applause  in  some  parts,  which  he 
gave  with  effective  energy.  Mrs.  W.  West  was  the  Cora,  and  a  very 
interesting  one  she  makes.  A  gentleman  of  the  name  of  Armstrong, 
from  the  Dublin  Theatre,  made  his  first  appearance  as  Alonzo.  Mr. 
Armstrong  has  a  good  figure  ;  his  features  not  very  flexible;  his  voice 
rather  defective  ;  so  much  so,  that  what  he  was  uttering  was  fre- 
quently inaudible  in  most  parts  of  the  house.  He  acted  with  pro- 
priety iu  some  instances,  but  in  others  with  rather  too  little  self-pos- 
session. In  the  combat  with  Pizarro  he  fought  in  a  flurry,  and  we 
fully  expected  his  opponeut,  Mr.  Voungr,  would  have  had  received 
a  bona  tide  cut  and  thrust.  After  the  Tragedy,  Mons.  Hullin's  Pu- 
pils dauecd  prettily.  One  little  old  woman  of  four  years  old,  created 
shouts  of  laughter  at  her  amusing  and  clever  style  of  dancing.  A 
Mrs.  Weston  made  her  debut  in  the  Farce  of  Moyiticur  Tojison,  as 
Madame  Bcllegardc,  and  was  favorably  received. — The  house  became 
full  in  the  course  of  the  evening. 

<ffobent  <£atticn  €ljcatre* 

Der  Preischutz,  and  the  Pantomime,  were  represented  last  night 
to  a  numerous  audience.  The  music  of  the  former  is  the  ruling  at-* 
traction — it  is  certainly  very  fine  :  no  one  should  omit  to  be  in  time 
to  hear  the  Overture.     Miss  M.  Tree  appears  to-night  as  Clari. 

l)ap marftrt  ^cattc* 

Mr.  Dowton  played  Doctor  Cantwcll  last  night,  with  his  usual  ad- 
mirable effect.  This  gentleman  has  extended  his  engagement  here. — 
Hide  and  Seek,  on  its  second  performance,  was  much  opposed; 

Mr.  IIamrlix,  who  acted  Hamlet  with  such  distinguished  suceess 
on  Saturday  night,  repeats  that  character  to-night. 

Suruey — This  Theatre  was  numerously  and  fashionably  attended  last  night, 
to  see  the  fust  performance  of  anew  niclo-drama,  entitled  Wardock  Kennilson 
or,  the  Outcast  and  her  Son,  and  the  favorite  drama  of  The  Kocuba  ;  or,  the 
Indian  Pirate's  Vessel. 

Adelpiii. — There  was  another  crow  led  audience  assembled  here  to  see  the 
popular  piece  of  Valmondi,  and  the' burlesque  of  Quadrupeds!  In  the  latter 
pi«ce,  Mr.  J.  Reeve  performed  with  considerable  humor. 

Olymfic—  The  pieces  performed  here  last  night,  were  the  ballet  of  Leg 
Rendezvous  Nocturnal,  with  the  burletta  of  A  Deed  without 'a  Name,  and  t,h« 
burletta  of  Rochester. — Master  Frampton  was  encored  in  a  comic  dance. 


Cfjeatte  Eopal,  Ccfoent  Caroett. 

This  Evening,  (11th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or. the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mi  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr EGERTON, 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    }  ,r  .  i    „  M    rruUTrv 

Whelm.  Mr  PEARM  AN     i  J.  a*i"  °f  \  **™>       ™I  ™NEY, 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      $     °  F°rCSt  <  '*'  M*  LEV 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHAUD, 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana.  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCEJVER  Y. 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  ITermit- 
age  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wiihelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  "Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
GLEN—  The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,'  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tije  ®?agic  2MI3* 

Act  3. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of 

Clari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Mi  fan. 

The  Duke  of  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAVVCETT 

Page,  Master  LONG  HURST,     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSE T,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Cloudio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keei.ey,  Giulio,  Mr  Tinney,  Claudio.  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 
Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nohleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pdegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Lcoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  Der  Froisehutz,  with  Charles  the  Second 

Printed  &  Published  hy  K.Tuom  \s.  Denmark-court.  Kxetpr-'chanere,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above. 


theatre  &oj>al,  Snirp  &ane . 

This  Evening,  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figaro, 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  PENLKY, 
Fiorello,  Mr  HORN,     Antonio,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Figaro,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Basil,  Mr  G.  SMITH,     Sebastian,  Mr  SHERIFF, 

Cherubino,  the  Page,  Miss  CUBITT, 

Susanna,  Miss  GRADDON, 

(From  the  Dublin  Theatre,  her  2nd  appearance  on  this  Stage) 

Barbarina,  Miss  POOLE, 

Countess    Almaviva,     Miss    P  O  V  E  Y, 

Marcellina,  Mrs  TENNANT. 

After  which,  (Brd  time)  A 

New  Divertiseinent 

By  Mons.  HULLIiN's  PUPILS. 


S 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of  The 


Doctor  Vinoolo,   Mr  HUGHES, 
Farmer  Bruno,  Mr  GATTIE,  Rinaldo,  Mr  MERCER 

Popolino,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Gabriotto,  MrYARNOLD,      Yaldo,  Mr  HOWELL, 
First  Fellow,    Mr  Webster,  2nd  do.  Mr  Jefferies, 

Signora  Francesca.   Miss  SMITHSON, 
Nonna,  Mrs  ORGER. 

To-morrow,   (1st  time)  The  Enchanted  Courser,  &c. 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and  B*rest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand: 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying. 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 


v 


tEIjratif  fcopal,  ^ar^jlfkitut. 


This    Evening  will  be  performed  Siiakspeare's  Tiagedy  of 


Claudius,   [Klwrof  Denmark) i  Mr  YOUNGER. 

KWnlrf,  Mr  HAMBLIN, 

(From  the  Dublin  Theatre,  Jiia  2nd  appearance  here  ) 

Polonius,     air  WILLIAMS, 

Horatio,  Mr  RAYMOND,  Bernardo,  Mr  Ebswortii, 

Laertes,  Mr  PUIT-CHARD, 

[From  Edinburgh  Theatre,  his  \at  appearance  here] 

Marcellus,  Mr  C.  JONES,      Francisco,    Mr  MOOR, 

Osnek,     Mr  VLMiNG, 
Rosencrantz,  Mr  PARRY,      Sailor,   Mr  HARTLEY, 

Guildeustem,   Mr  COVENEY, 
Player,  Mr  Latham,  The  Ghost,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

First  Grave  Dijrirer,   Mr  DOWTON, 
Second  Grave  i)i--er,   Mr  DUFF,   Piiest,  Mr  Coates 

Ophelia,   Miss  KELLY, 
Gertrude,  Mrs  GLOVER,    Actress,  Mrs  KENDALL, 


«SB 


After  which  (3rd  lime)  A    new  Petit  Opera,  called 


JVith  JSTew  JUusic,  Scenes,  and  Dresses. 

The  Principal  Characters  i>\    Mr  L1STON, 
Mr  WILLIAMS,  Mr  MELROSE,  Mrs   T.    HILL, 

and  Miss  KLLLY. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of  The 


Mayor 


*8S-5 


€ 


■© 


Major  Sturgeon.   Mr  DOWTON, 
Jerry  Sneak,   Mr  W.  WEST,     Bruin,   Mr  LEE, 

Sir  Jacob  Jollop,   Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Roger,   Mr  LATHAM,      Snutlie,   Mr  COATES, 

Crispin  Heeltap,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Mrs  Sneak,  Mrs  JONES,     Mrs  Bruin,  Miss  WOOD, 

[To-morrow.  Rob  Rov.  Hide  and  Seek.  &c. 


THE 


IPicatticai  <M)gn*bitr  i 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

-»"    *-  *r     *-    *~  ^-  -*»  ^ 

No.  908  Wednesday,   Oct.  27,   1824.         Price  Id. 


Cotott  <£arfern  Zfymtzc. 

It  is  no  easy  matter  to  say  any  thing'  new  under  the  head  of  this 
Theatre,  so  long  as  it  has  the  Black  Huntsman  staring  us  in  the  face. 
It  is  an  odd  thing  that  by  frightening  all  the  women-and  children  who 
go  aud  sec  this  piece,  its  fame  is  greatly  encreased,  and  proves  old 
Nick  to  be  quite  in  fashion.  Miss  Paton  sung  magnificently  :  and  in 
the  following  piece  of  Ctari,  Miss  M.  Tree  gave  *  Home,  sweet  home' 
divinely.  Mr.  Fawcett's  Rolamo  is  as  fine  a  piece  of  pathetic  acting 
as  we  ever  saw  in  this  line  of  character. 

SDrttri;  lane  Ctpatrr* 

Miss  (Jkaddon  appeared  for  the  second  time  as  Susanna,  in  The 
^Marriage  of  Figaro,  last  night,  and  met  equal  favor  from  the  au- 
dience. In  The  Sleeping  Draught,  Mr.  Harlky  was  highly  amusing 
as  Popolino. 

In  consequence  of  the  extensive  preparations  making  for  the  new 
Tale  of  Enchantment,  this  Theatre  will  not  be  opened  this  evening. 
The  piece  will  not  be  produced  until  to-morrow. 


I!?ap marftct  €ljratre- 

Mr.  Hamblin  appeared  for  the  second  time  as  Hamlet,  and  obtained 
equal  applause  to  that  which  attended  his  successful  efforts  on  the 
former  evening.  A  Mr.  Pritchard,  from  the  Edinburgh  Theatre, 
made  bis  debut  in  the  character  of  Laertes,  and  was  favorably  re- 
ceived. The  following  is  a  copy  of  a  bill  posted  round  the  doors, 
yesterday  afternoon  : — "  The  Public  are  most  respectfully  informed, 
that  in  consequence  of  the  sudden  indisposition  of  Mr.  Liston,  the 
new  Farce  of  Hide  and  Seek,  cannot  be  acted  this  Evening,  and  that 
The  Devil  to  Pay  will  be  substituted— Jobson,  Mr.  Dowtox,  Nell, 
Miss  Kelly."- —and,  consequently,  that  piece  was  performed  with 
much  humor.  The  Mayor  of  Garratt  followed  this  piece,  in  which 
Mr.  Dowton  and  Mr.  West  acted  very  laughably.  Mr.  Ebsworth's 
Crispin  Heeltap  was  excellent. 

Yesterday  the  action  brought  by  Mr.  \V.  H.  Williams,  of  Drury 
Lane  Theatre,  against  Mr.  Elllston  for  an  assault,  was  amicably 
settled  in  Court  by  the  Counsel  for  the  latter,  expressing  Mr.  Ellis- 
ton's  regret,  that  any  difference   should   have   existed   between  him 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


aud  a  respectable  member  of  his  company  ;  and  adding,  that  it  was 
his  sincere  desire  to  live  on  friendly  terms  with  the  plaintiff.  This 
manly  and  handsome  conduct  on  Mr.  Elliston's  part,  was  met  by 
Mr.  Williams;  through  his  Counsel,  with  corresponding  readiness  to 
put  an  end  to  all  dispute.  A  great  number  of  members  of  the  theat- 
rical profession  were  present. 

The  man  who  threw  a  bottle  from  the  gallery  into  the  pit  of  the 
Cobeurg  Theatre,  some  weeks  ago,  and  has  beea  in  prison  ever  since, 
is  to  be  indicted  for  the  misdemeanor  before  the  Grand  Jury  for  the 
County  of  Surrey,  next  term.  It  was  a  brutal  action,  as  it  might 
have  produced  the  death  of  some  one. 

Mr.  Kean  has  been  playing  at  Liverpool — He  is  said  to  be  retained 
by  Mr.  Elliston  to  perform  twenty  nights,  prior  to  his  departure  for 
America,  at  the  rate  of  £50.  per  night. 

Theatrical  Jockeying — An  extraordinary  story  has  been  for  some 
days  in  circulation  respecting  the  employment  of   Mr.  D's   troop   by 
Mr.  E.  which  if  true,  fully  mantains  the  proverbial  necessity  for  attend- 
ing strictly  to  the  wording   of  a  "  horse  engagement."     On  dit  that 
Mr.  E.   wishing  to   secure  for  his  theatre  the   celebrated   equestrian 
troop  of  Mr.  D.  offerd  that  person  certain  terms,  which  were  accepted 
and  an  article  was  immediately  executed  by  the  parties.      Mr.  E.  left 
town  immediately  after.     On  dit  that  on  his  way  home  Mr.  D.  shewed 
the  aiticle  to  a  legal  friend,  who  said  it  was  all  right  ;  "  for,"  added, 
Capias  "  there  is  not  a  single  word  in  it  respecting  your  own  perform- 
ance." "  Nor  is  there/'  said  the  equestrian,  taking  the  hint.     Mr.  E. 
it  is  added,  on  his  return  to  town  a  few  days  ago,  found   the   piece  in 
preparation  in  which  the  horses  were  to  appear,  and  on  his  enquiring 
for  Mr.  D.,  he  was  given  to  understand  that  he   had  not  been  seen  at 
the  Theatre,  but  that  the  horses  were  there,  under  the  care  of  Mr. 
D.'s  people,  one  of  whom  was  immediately  summoned  before  Mr.  E., 
who  asked  him,  "  Where  is  jour  master?"     "  I  think  he  is  gone  to 
call  upon  Mr.  F.,  Sir."     "  Mr.  F. — Tell  him  to  come  to  me  imme- 
diately."    Mr.  D.  appeared.     "  How  comes  it,  Mr.  D.,  that  you  have 
not  attended  the  Rehearsals  V — "  Because  I  have  nothing  to  do  with 
the  performance."     "  Nothing  to  do  !    Have  I  not  engaged   you  and 
your  troop."     "  My  troop  you  have  engaged  and  the  horses  are  now 
here  ;  you  shall   have  more  if  necessary  ;  but  my  own  performance 
you  have  not  engaged  ;  I  am  thinking  of  going  to  the  Garden,  and 
am  looking  out  for  horses  for  them."     Mr.  E.   was    astonished  ;  re- 
ferred to  the  article,  and  found  that  although   he  contemplated  the 
services  of  Mr.  D.  with  his  troop,  he  had  neglected    to  stipulate  for 
them.     He  was  in  consequence  obliged   to  enter  into  a  new  arrange- 
ment with  the  Equestrian,  by  which  he  bound  himself  to  pay  that  ca- 
pital performer  fifteen  pounds  a  week  in  addition  to   the  sum  specified 
In  the  original  article.     We  give  the  above  ss  we  have  heard  it,  with- 
out vouching  for  its  accuracy  ;  and   shall   willingly  insert  a   contra* 
diction  should  it  be  unfounded. — Morning  Paper. 


'Cijeatir  fccnjal,  g^iHarfcet. 


This  Evening  the  Opera  of 

Rob  Roy  Macgregor. 

Rob  Kov  Macgregor  Campbell,  Mr  HAMBLIN, 

Sir  F.  Vernon,  Mr' YOUNGER,       Capt.  Thornton,  Mr  COVENEY, 

Francis  Osbaldistone,  Mr  MELROSE, 

Rashleigh  Osbaklistone,  Mr  JOHNSON,    Owen,  Mr  COLLIER, 

Baillie  Nichol  Jarvie,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Hamisb,  Mr  MORGUE,  Robert,  Mr  GOURIET,  Don  gal,  Mr  DUFF 

Mac  Stewart,  Mr  BROUGH,     Mac  Vitiie,  Mr  COATES, 

Major  Galbraith,  Mr  LEE,  Allan,  Mr  Latham,  Wylie,  Mr  Hartley 

Host,  Mr  EBSWORTB,     Jobson,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Andrew,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,     Lancie  Wingfield,  Mr  MOOR, 

Diana  Vernon,  Mrs  GARRIOK, 
Martha,  Mrs  HUNT,     Maftfe,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 
Jean  Mac  Alpine,  airs  KENDALL,     Katty.   Mrs  COVENEY, 

Helen  Macgregor,  Mrs  GLOVER, 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

r 


I  HE  PKIZ^, 

5    ^^    O,    J5 


Lenitive,  Mr  WILKINSON. 
Mr  Caddy,  Mr  LEE,       Heartwell,  Mr  JOHNSON. 

Label,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Servants,  Messrs.  COATES,  &  BARTLEY, 

Jnba,  MrgT.  HILL, 

Mrs  Caddy,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Caroline,  Miss  KELLY. 


To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite,  with  (first  time  herej  Turn  Out. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and   Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  F'nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  gMedelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— -161,  Strand. 
M|ss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square, 


Cfjeatt't  i\opai,  Coiient  CaiUen. 


This  Evening,   (12th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 


9 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Otto-car,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGEUTON, 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    3  xr  ft    „  ,T    „„,„„« 

Will. elm,  Mr  PEAivM AN     I  %%Y*  °    )    "a?*f'       **F  ™^LV 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      |  tbejorest ^   Matnevv,  Mr  LEY. 

Thy  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia;  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  (ilen.  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Kllliau,  Mr  KEELEVr,     Christopher,  Mi  BLANCIIARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana.  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCE.XER  Y. 

Act  1:— The  Village  of  Huhcnwalde.—  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prizt-Siiot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Ilohenwahie.     Thr  Forest,  and  Will  .pirn's  Cottage. 

Act  *>. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

dating  of  tlit  a^agic  23ail& 

Act  3 — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest-. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 


Chillies  the  Second. 

Or,  the  31  err i/  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Copp,   Mr  FAWCETT,      Edward,   Mr  DURCSET, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Mary,  Miss  M.  TREE 


To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari. 


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44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  909  Thursday,  ^OcL  28,  1824.  Price  Id. 


Cobcnt  €arfccn  Glfytattc. 

The  repeated  performances  of  Der  Freischutz  have  not  yet  sa- 
tiated public  curiosity,  for  last  night  there  was  a  very  crowded  house 
in  most  parts.  The  management  have  not  remained  satisfied  with 
the  original  terrors  of  the  Incantation-scene,  but  have  added  much  to 
increase  the  effect,  which  is  now  truly  diabolical  and  overwhelming. 
A  ring  of  fire  bursts  forth  round  the  magic  circle,  new  monsters  ap- 
pear in  the  air  vomiting  flame,  and  the  noises  and  howlings  have  in- 
creased in  violence  and  terrific  effect. — The  audience  appeared  on  the 
renewal  of  the  lights,  almost  in  fits.  The  music  continues  as  great 
an  attraction  as  ever.  Mr.  Pearman  displays  his  taste  to  advan- 
tage ;  and  the  amiable  and  highly  gifted  Miss  Paton,  executed  her 
songs  with  all  the  brilliancy  and  charming  tone  for  which  she  is  so 
distinguished.  This  young  lady  stands  amongst  the  first  ornaments 
of  her  profession  ;  equally  gracing  the  public  and  the  private  circle. 

The  comic  piece  of  Charles  the  Second  followed  :  and  Mr.  C.  Kem- 
ble  represented  the  Merry  Monarch  in  the  happiest  style,  taking  him 
either  in  his  royal  attire,  or  as  the  jolly  jacky-tar.  Miss  M.  Tree, 
as  Mary,  sweetly  acted  and  sang.  Mr.  Fawcett's  old  Sea  Captain 
is  another  of  his  excellent  performances ;  and  every  one  cannot  but 
smile  with  Mr.  Jones  in  his  performance  of  Rochester. 


SDmrp  Hane  €tjcatrc. 

This  Theatre  was  devoted  last  night  to  a  private  rehearsal  of  the 
"  Talc  of  Enchantment/'  to  be  produced  this  evening.  It  is  said  to 
be  got  up  with  much  brilliancy. 

^ap^natfect  €!jeati:c* 

Mr.  Hamblin  acted  Rob  Roy  yesterday  evening  here.  He  is  a  per- 
former of  great  energy  of  mind  ;  and  his  representation  of  the  High- 
land Free-booter  was  distinguished  for  a  just  conception  of  the  cha- 
racter, and  a  very  powerful  execution,  which  was  acknowledged  by 
the  audience  with  frequent  applauses.  Mr.  Williams  supported  the 
part  of  the  Baillie,  in  consequence  of  Mr.  Liston  being  indisposed 
with  a  severe  cold.  He  did  it  very  judiciously.  Mr.  Duff  performed 
Dougal  extremely  well.  A  Mr.  Pritchard  made  a  debut  here  the 
other  evening  :  and  last  night  acted  Raahleigh  Oshaldision. — He  will 
prove  a  useful  member  of  the  company  wc  dare  say. 


Cljeatit  ftopal.  Cogent  Caifcen. 

This  Evening,   (13tU  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

er  Freischiitz  : 


Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    }v  ,  I    „  ..   „,:„,„  • 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEAR-MAN,    (  *"*J"  °{  )  ^a"s '       **r  ™PY  ' 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      $  C  '       *  LEY* 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
;   The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Hermit  of  tfy  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Killian,  Mr  KEELEV,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON.     Mariana.  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE, 

SCEJVER  V. 

Act  ].— t^h'e  YiHagH'of  Hohenwahle.— Tlie  Trial  of  Skill   in    Snooting  at  the 

Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.     The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wil helm's  Cottage. 

-Act  2. — An  "Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF*$ 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap* 
pearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tlrjc  fltrjajpc  25aff& 

ActS. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranker  of  the.  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
Seizes  on  his  Victiin,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of 

;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  of  Vivaldi    Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAVVCET T 

Page,  Master  LONG  HURST,     Nhnpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Clandio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keeley.  Giulio,  Mr  Tinney,  Clandio.  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalrna,  Mrs  VINING, 
V«spina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman.  Mr  BAKER,     Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino.  Mrs  PEARCE,     Lcoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  Der  t  reischutz,  with  Too  Late  tor  Dinner. 

-"-    "  '  "  ■       ■   ■      ■     ■  ■■.-■■■ i    ■    I-     i      ■»    -   'Wl     ■ ■      ..    I    ■       ■       I  I    ■■■-     .  ,■■ ,.  i  ,  ■     jj^_. 

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Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  must  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  abova 


Ctjeatrt  3R6pal.  Mtitp  Lane. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

SIMPSON  AND  CO. 

Mr  Simpson,  Mr  TERR V,     Mr  Bromley,  Mr  BROWNE. 
Mrs  Simpson,  Mrs  BUNN,      Madame  La  Trappe,  Mrs  ORGER, 
airs  Bromley,  Mrs  W.  WEST,    Mrs  Fitzallan,  Miss  5MITHSON. 


After  which,  (4th  time)  A 

New  Divertisement 

By  Mons.  HULLIN'e  PUPILS. 

MMWMMf 

To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  cabled,  The 

Enchanted  Courser; 

0}%  The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  hv 

Miis.  DUCROW  AND  HIS  TROOP. 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Almalic,    the    Enchanter,    Mr.    W  A  L  L  A  C  K, 

Almazon.  Prince  of  Persia,  Mr  PENLEY. 

Bahohc,  the  Slave  of  Almnlci,    Mr    HARLliV, 

Pcisian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali.  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan— Musfapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ,     Osmyn,  Mr  YARNOLO, 

Courtiers— Agib,  Mr  HOWELL,     Alidor,  Mr  HENRY, 

Bedir,  Mr  WILTON, 
Soldiers  of  Curdistan — Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton,    Malec,  Mr  Randall, 
The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mra  W.  WEST, 
Sherenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBlTT. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOP1II  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  Valley  of  Roses. 

SCENE  R  V. 

The  Grand  Court, of  Audience  of  Ispahan.  Distant  View  of  Ispahan.  Graftd 
Mosque  at  Ispahan.  The  Summer  Pavillkm  in  The  Valley  of  Roses.  Hall 
of  the  Sultan's  Palace  at  Curdistan.  Garden  of  Enchantment.  Exterior  of 
the  Mountain  Fortress  of  Curdistan.  Royal  Apartment  of  the  Sultan.  The 
Ghaut,  or  Great  I'ass  of  the  Mountain. 

To-morrow,  A  Comedy,  in  which  Mrs  Yatks,  will  appear. 


Diokama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters   Cathedral,   and  Brest 
Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


Cijeatir&opl,  |£>a^JHatftet. 


v 


This  Evening,  Bickerstaffs  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRITE. 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  VINING,  Darnley,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant.  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Miss  KELLY,  j 

Young  Ladv  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 
»  .«■«!  Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


After  which  (3rd  time)  A  new  Petit  Opera,  called 

HIDE  &  SEEK 


With  JVew  JWusic,  Scene*,  and  Dresses. 

The  Principal  Characters  by  Mr  LISTON, 
Mr  WILLIAMS,  Mr  MELROSE,  Mrs  T.   HILL, 

and  Miss  KELLY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Goraedy  of 

Simpson  and  Co. 

Mr  Simpson,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Forsler,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Mr  Bromley,  Mr  VINING, 

Mrs  Bromlev,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 
Mrs  Fiizallan,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Madame  La  Trappe.    Mrs   C.  JONES, 
Mrs  Simpson,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

To-morrow,  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  &c. 


THE 

Shratural  <N>gn*tat* : 

AKD 

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11  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  910  Friday"^.  29,  1824.  Price  Id. 

Cotoent  €atben  €fjcatr& 

There  was  another  crowded  and  elegant  audience  here  last  night 
to  see  Der  Freischutz  and  Clari.      

i^ap^nfarfeer€l)catire* 

Mr.  Dowton  appeared  as  Doctor  Cantwelll&st  night,  with  his  usual 
striking  effect :  and  afterwards  acted  Mr.  Simpson  in  a  very  comic 
manner. — The  house  was  well  attended. 


SDrutp  Sane  €f)catre* 

Simpson  and  Co.  commenced  the  business  of  last  night.     The  head 
of  the  firm,    the  worthy  Peter  Simpson,  was   represented  by  Mr. 
Terry  as  excellently  as  ever.     Mrs.  Bunn  is  rather  of  too  command- 
ing a  figure  for  such  a  little  character  as    that  of  his   spouse      Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Bromleg  were  very  pleasantly  performed  by  Mr.  Browke 
and  Mrs.  W.  West.     Afterwards   Mons.  Hullin's   Pupils  danced  ; 
and  the  little  old  woman  was  again  encored  in  her  jig.     The  audience, 
which  was  a  very  crowded  one,  became  impatient  for  the   announced 
grand  magic  tale,  entitled  "  The  Enchanted  Courser  ;  or,  the  Sultan 
of  Curdistan,"     At  length  it  commenced  with  a  magnificent  scene  of 
the  Court  of  Ispahan.     The  story  of  this  piece  of  "  Enchantment," 
is  simply  this  : — The  Sultan  of  Curdistan,  (Mr.  Wallack)  being  en- 
chanted by  the  lovely  eyes  of  the  Princess  of  Cachemire,  (Mrs.  W. 
West)  seeks  the  aid  of  supernatural  powers  to  enable  him  to  carry 
her  off  from  her  betrothed  lover,  the  Prince  of  Persia,  ("Mr.  Penley.) 
He,  therefore,  comes  to  the  Court  of  Ispahan,  disguised  as   a  Wild 
Indian,  attended  by  his  slave  Babouc,  (Mr.  Harley)  and  causes  the 
suspension  of  the  nuptials  by  the  Enchanted  Courser,  which  he  brings 
with  him,  bearing  off  the  Prince  of  Persia.    The  Indian  is  seized  by 
orders  of  the  Sophi,  but  at  the  moment  when  his  head  is  about  to  be 
cut  off,  the  Prince  returns  safe,  and  the  Indian  is  set  at  liberty.     The 
nuptials  are  again  in  preparation,  when  the  disguised  Sultan  carries 
off  on  his  Enchanted  Horse,  the  fair  Princess,  whom  he  bears  to  his 
Palace  of  Curdistan.     Here  he  is  pursued  by  the  Persians,  and  after 
a  hair-breath  escape  of  the  Prince  by  the  assistance  of  Babouc,  and 
a  tremendous  battle,  the  Sultan  is  slain,  and  his  Palace  blown   up, 
and  the  Prince  of  Persia  and  the  Princess  of  Cachcmirs  are  united. 

We  cannot  say  that  as  a  drama  this  Tale  of  Enchantment  is  likely  to  pro«? 
duce  a  magic  effect  ;  but  as  far  as  regards  the  display  of  scenery,  dresses,  and 
decorations  ;  and  of  horse-capering  and  trumpet-blowing,  it  is  one  of  the  most 
beautiful,  splendid,  well-going,  and  noisy  pieces,  that  ever  was  seen  on  the 
stage.  It  met  a  little  opposition  ;  but  the  majority  received  it  as  a  great  scenie 
effort. 


Cfjeatre  &oj>al,  Cogent  Catum, 


dmta 


Thia  Evening,  (14th  time  hefe)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    3VArt        ,  C   u  ,T    TIVVDr 

WilLlm,  Mr  PEARMAN,    (  ^pCrs  °f  )  "a^       *Jr  ™E\  , 
Hfcrmtn/  Mr  J.  ISAACS,      $  the  Forcst  <  Mathew'>  Mr  LM  ' 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Killian,  Mr  KEELEV,     Christopher.  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCEJVER  Y. 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohemvalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  a»  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry*  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forcst,  and  Wil  helm's  Cottage. 

Act  9. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'n 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tfyz  fl^agit  23aH£* 

ActS. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp",  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  a  Farce,  call'd 

Too  Late  for  Dinner. 

Frank 'Poppleton,  Mr  JONES, 
Mr  Nicholas  IVilJ,     Mr    KEELEY, 
Robert  Rafter,  MrRAYNER,      Snip,  Mr  BARNES, 
Frederick  Poppleton,  Mr  CONNOR, 
Mons.  Fumet,  Mr  YATES,      John,  Mr  MEARS, 
Pincrofr,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Gardener,  Mr  Atkins 

Miss  Elizabeth  Pincrofr,  Miss  HENRY, 
Emma  Somerton,  Miss  LOVE,  Letty,  Mrs  BOYLE. 
Mrs  Thompson,  Mrs  DAVENPORT* 

\         To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  A  Tale  of  Mystery* 

Printed  &  Published  by  K.Thomas.  Denmark-court.  ICxeter-'chanee,  Strand. 
Where  Novels,  Plays,  Pamphlets,  Posting-bills,  Hand-bills,  Letters,  and 
Cards  are   Printed,  on  the  lowest  Terms. — All  Communications  for  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  mu*t  be  post  paid,  and  addressed  as  above 


Cljeatre  Ko^ai.  ©nit"  X,ane. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

THE  WONDER 


« 


Don  Felix,  Mr  ELLISTON, 
Don  Lopez,  Mr  HUGHES,  Lissardo,  MrHARLEY, 

Don  Pedro,  Mr  GA TTIE,    Pedro,  Mr  Hon  nor, 
Gibfey,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Frederick,  Mr  MERCER, 
!  "  Colonel  Briton,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Alguazil,  Mr  Webster,     Soldier,  Mr  Randall. 
Donna  Viol  ante,  Mrs  YATES, 

(Late  Miss  D  RUN  TON— her  first  appearance  on  this  Stage.) 

Donna  Isabella, Miss  SM1T HSON,  Inis,  Mrs  ORGER 
Florae  Miss  NICOL,  (from  the  Edinburgh  Theatre) 

To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,    The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  bv 

Mom.  DUG  ROW  AJYD  HIS  TROOP. 

The  Sophi  of  Persia.  Mr  ARCHER, 

Almalic,    the   Enchanter,    Mr.    WALL  A  C  K, 

Almnzon,  Prince  of  Persia,  Mr  PEN LEY. 

Babouc,  the.  Slave  of  Almalci,    Mr    HARLEV, 

Shade  of  A^mallic's  Brother,  Mr  O. SMITH. 

Persian  Peasants—Hassan.  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef.  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFEKIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan— -Mirstapha.  Mr  COMER. 

Oglou,  Mr  READ.     Osmvn,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Courtiers— Agib,  Mr  HOWELL,     Alidor,  Mr  HENRY, 

Bedlr,  Mr  WILTON, 

Soldiers  of  Curdistan— Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton.    Molec,  Mr  Randall, 

Combatants,  Messrs  T.  BLANCHARD,  KIRBY. 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Shercnne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

Tn  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  V/  lley  of  Roses. 

SCENE  It  Y. 
The  Grand  Court  of  Audience  of  Ispahan.  Distant  View  of  Ispahan.  Grand 
Mosque  at  Ispahan.  The  Summer  Pavillion  in  The  Valley  of  Roses.  Hall 
of  the  Sultan's  Palace  at  Curdistan.  Garden  of  Enchantment.  Exterior  of 
the  Mountain  Fortress  of  Curdiatan.  Royal  Apartment  of  the  Sultan.  The 
Ghaut,  or  Great  Pass  of  the  Mountain.. 


Cljeatre  ftopaj,  %a»;jflatlut. 

This  Evening  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives* 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 
Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 
Charles,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK. 

Laura,    Miss  KELLY. 

After  which,  the  Farce  of 

TURN    OUT. 

Restive,  Mr  DOWTON, 

^omerville,  Mr  MELROSE,  Forage,  Mr 'W. WEST 

Dr.  Truckle,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Cook,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Simon,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Gregory,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Mrs  Ramsay,  Mrs  KENDALL,  Peggy,  Mrs  JONES. 
Marian  Ramsay,  Miss  KELLY, 

To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  of 

PETER  FIN. 

Mr  Peter  Fin,  Mr  LISTON, 
Frederick  Gower,  Mr  JOHNSON,  John,  Mr  Coates, 

Harry  Turileton,  (first  time)  Mr  VINING, 
Mr  Morgan,  Mr  YOUNGER,    George,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Harriet,  Mrs  GARRICK, 
Mary,  Mrs  KENDALL,     Sally,  Miss  WOOD. 

To-morrow,  Town  and  Country,  &c. 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts—  Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Biorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters   Cathedral,  and  Brest 

Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


THE 

jieatrtcal  4M*&vbtr; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

,l  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

,#■■  j*  **   jr-  *   •*■  4T^ 

Ao.  911  Saturday,  Oct.  30,   1824.  Price  Id, 

Cobcnt  <£arbm  €ljcatre» 

A  numerous  and  fashionable  audience  witnessed  the  14th  peiform- 
ance  of  Der  Frcisckut.-,  here,  last  night  ;  and  the  music  and  Incan- 
tatiori-scenc  were  immensely  applauded.  The  latter  is  now  represent- 
ed in  a  st)le  surpassing  description.  The  Farce  of  Too  Late  for 
Dinner  was  acted  very  humorously. 

SDrurp  Sane  €i)catre. 

Every  one  who  knows  any  thing  of  the  stage,  has  heard  of  the  ta- 
lented Miss  Brunton,  who  from  various  causes  has  not  appeared  on 
the  boards  of  either  of  our  National  Theatres  for  some  years.  The 
readers  of  this  Paper  will,  however,  recollect  that- her  name  was  often 
referred  to  as  acting  at  her  father's  then  theatre,  in  Tottenham 
Street,  and  always  with  the  high  commendation  which  even  in  that 
confined  sphere  she  ever  amply  merited.  This  young  lady  has  sinee 
married  Mr.  Yates,  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  and  haviug  been  en- 
gaged by  Mr.  Elliston,  she  appeared  last  night,  for  the  first  time. 
K%Violante,  in  the  Comedy  of  The  Wonder.  We  were  sorry  to  find 
her  still  rather  delicate  looking  after  her  recent  indisposition;  but 
her  spirit  was  as  vigorous  as  ever,  and  she  acted  the  character 
throughout  in  the  happiest  style  ;  giving  in  the  scene  between  her  and 
Von  Felix,  where  Colonel  Britton  is  supposed  to  be  in  the  bed  charrw 
ber,  proofs  of  the  highest  comic  talent.  Mrs.  Yaces  is  always  full 
of  her  character,  and  with  an  excellent  understanding  of  it,  and  a 
power  of  spirited  execution,  she  never  fails  to  give  a  true  and  effect- 
ive portraiture  of  what  she  represents.  She  was  welpomed,  and  ap- 
plauded throughont  in  the  warmest  manner.  Mr.  Eluston  played 
Don  Felix  with  his  usual  energy  and  effect.  Lmardo  was  represented 
by  Mr.  Harley  with  all  his  wonted  humor.  A  Miss  Nicol,  from 
Edinburgh,  made  her  debut  as  Flora,  and  was  favorably  received- 
she  understands  the  business  of  the  stage  thoroughly.  Miss  Smith- 
son,  as  Isabella,  and  Mrs  Orger,  as  Inis,  acted  very  agreeably. — 
The  splendid  Tale  of  Enchantment  followed,  and  went  off  more 
smoothly  than  on  the  first  night. — The  house  filled  at  half-price.— 
Miss  Chester  was  in  a  private  box. 

5)ap^marftet  €f)eatte* 

The  performances  here  are  carried  on  with  much  spirit.  But  the 
"  Little  Theatre"  must  no  longer  be  called  a  "  Summer  Theatre/' — 
There  are  more  debuts  in  petto.  A  Miss  George,  from  Bath,  is  to 
appear  on  Monday  next,  as  Susanna,  m  The  Marriage  of  Figaro, 


Cfjeatrr  &oj>al,  Cotoent  Caitirn. 

This  Evening,  (15th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Oer  Frei&chutz ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKES,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Casnar,     Mr  BENNETT,    lv  ,  C    „  ..   ^...^^ 

Herman;  Mr  J.  ISAACS,      ^he  I  orest  ^  Mathew,  Mr  LEY. 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,    Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENftY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCENERY. 

Act  L—The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  cf  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.    The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-Kouse.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  t$je  $9agic  25ali£* 

Act8. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. > — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,    the  Melo  Drama,  of 

A  Tale  of  Mystery. 

Count  Romaldi,  Mr  COOPER, 
Pietro,  Mr  BARNES,  Montano,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Francisco,  [a  Dumb  Man  J  Mr  FARLEY, 
Stephano,  Mr  BAKER,     Bonamo,    Mr  EGERTON, 

Exempt,  Mr  LEY,     Malvolio,  Mr  EVANS, 
Michelli,  Mr  BLANCHARD,      Fabio,  Mr  HEATH 

Selina,  Miss  JONFS, 
Fiametta,    Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

A  PASTORAL  BALLET. 

On  Monday,  Macbeth,  with  The  Miller  antf  his  Men. 


Printed  &  Published  by  E. Thomas,  Denmark-court.  Exeter-'chan^e.  Strand. 


Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and  Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


'Cfjeatre  Eowal,  Mxuvp  Cane. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

The  Dramatist. 

Papid,  [with  the  original  Epilogue]  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Harry  Neville,  Mr  ARCHER, 
Ennui,  Mr  HARLEY,      Floriville,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Willoughby,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Lord  Scratch,  Mr  TERRY,  Peter,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Servant,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Lady  Waitfort,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

|etty,  Miss  C.  CARR,  Marianne,  Mrs  H.  HUGHES, 

Louisia  Courtney,  Miss  SMITHSON. 

To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,   The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by 

Mons.  DUCROW  AND  HIS  TROOP. 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  AUCHER, 

Almalie,    the   Enchanter,    Mr.    WALLAH  K, 

Almazon,  Prince  of  Persia,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Babouc,  the  Slave  of  Almalci,    Mr    HARLEY, 

Shade  of  Almallic's  Brother,  Mr  O.  SMI  HI, 

ersian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFEKIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan— Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ,     Osrayn,  Mr  YARNOLT), 

Courtiers— Agib,  Mr  HOWELL,     Aliddr,  Mr  HENfcY, 

Bedir,  Mr  WILTON, 

Soldiers  of.  Curdistan— Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton.    Malec,  Mr  Randall, 

Combatants,  Messrs  T.  BLANCHARD,  KIRBY. 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mra  W.  WEST, 

Sherenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBIT T. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  V/llet  of  Roses. 

SCENE  R  Y. 
he  Grand  Court  of  Audience  of  Ispahan.    Distant  View  of  Ispahan.     Grand 
Mosque  at  Ispahan.      The  Summer  Pavillion  in  The  Valley  of  Roses.     Hall 
of  the  Sultan's  Palace  at  Curdistan.     Garden  of  Enchantment.     Exterior  of 
the  Mountain  Fortress  of  Curdistan.     Royal  Apartment  of  the  Sultan.    The 


Ghaut,  or  Great  Pass  of  the  Mountain. 


On  Monday,  Pizano,  with  The  Enchanted  Courser. 


Cljeatte  &opal,  l^apsjHatiut. 


TTTif"""-""'  T~ 


This  Evening,  Sheridan's  Comedy  of  The 

Sciiool  for  Scandal* 

Sir  Peter  Teazle,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Crabtrce,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Trip,  Mr  COVENEY 

Sir  Oliver  Surfaee,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Charles  Surfaee,   Mr  VIN1NG, 

Moses.  Mr  WILKINSON,     Snake,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Sir  Benjamin  Backbite,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Joseph  Surfaee,  Mr  HAMBLIN, 

Careless,  Mr  PARRY,     Rowlev,  Mr  LEE, 

Sir    Harry,    [with    a   Son-]    Mr    H  U  C  K  E  L, 

Servants,  Messrs  C.  Jones,  &  Moor, 
Lady  Teazle,   Mrs  HAMBLIN,  her  1st  appearance 
Mrs  Candour,  Mrs  GLOVER, 
Maria,  Miss  WOOD,  Lady  Sneerwell,  Miss  BOYCE 

After  which  the  New  Farce  of 

'Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror! 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGER, 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  VINING,      Van  Dunder,  Mr  LfSTON 
Peter  Stanmitz,  Mr  \V.  WEST,     Van  Block,  Mr  LEE, 
Admiral  Varensloif,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Count  de  Marville,  Mr  COVENEY,     Waiter,  Mr  COATES, 

To  conclude  with  the  Musical  Entertainment  of 


THE  P 


Or,  2,  5,  3,  8. 

Lenitive,  Mr  WILKINSON.         •         J 

Mr  Caddy,  Mr  LEE,      Heartwell,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Label,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Servants,  Messrs.  COATES,  &  BARTLEY, 

Juba,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Mrs  Caddy,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

\j Caroline,  Miss  KELLY 

On  Monday,  The  Hypocrite,  with  The  Marriage  of  Figaro. 


THE 

Vftiatrical  Gb&ttUtti 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

■ 

,k  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  912  Monday,  Nov,  1,   1824.  Price  Id. 

wammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmam\  I      — «— P— i— «— "^ 

tfotont  "harden  €ljeatre. 

Der  Freischutz,  and  A  Tale  of  Mystery,  were  performed  on  Sa- 
turday night  to  a  very  good  house. — There  were  several  encores. 


I^ap^marfeet  €f)eatrc. 

The  School  for  Scandal  was  represented  at  this  theatre  on  Satur- 
day night.  Mr.  Dowton  was  the  Sir  pet*>r  Teazle,  and  acted  it  with 
very  considerable  effect  ;  but  he  does  not  come  up  to  Mr.  Munden  or 
Mr.  YV.  Farren  in  the  character.  He  looks  more  like  an  old  yeoman 
than  a  man  of  some  breeding  and  fashion.  He  is  much  better  cal- 
culated for  Sir  Oliver.  Mrs.  Hamblix,  the  wife  of  the  gentleman 
who  recently  appeared  here  as  Hamlet,  &c.  and  a  daughter  of  that 
public  favorite,  Mr.  Blaxchard,  of  Covent-garden  theatre,  made 
her  first  appearance  for  a  long  period,  in  the  character  of  Lady 
Teazle.  She  performed  it  with  a  considerable  share  of  talent  and 
knowledge  of  the  stage,  and  was  very  favorably  received.  Mr.  Uamb- 
lin  played  Joseph  in  a  very  appropriate  manner  ;  and  Charles  was 
pleasantly  sustained  by  Mr.  Vixixg.  J\Iosex,  by  Mr.  Wilkinson,  was 
not  badly  done.  The  entertainments  concluded  with  'Twould  Puzzle 
a  Cvnjuror,  and  The  Prize. 

SDrutp  Sane  CEpatrc* 

The  Dramatist  was  acted  here  on  Saturday  night.  Mr.  Ellis- 
ton  supported  the  character  of  Vapid  in  a  very  spirited  manner;— 
Mr.  Terry,  and  Mr.  Harley,  as  Lord  Scratch,  and  Ennui,  were 
very  favorably  rceeived.  The  Enchanted  Courser  followed. — The 
scenery  was  not  well  managed,  and  met  with  some  disapprobation  ;  in 
the  last  act  part  of  a  scene  fell  en  the  stage,  to  the  manifest  incon- 
venience of  the  warriors,  horse  and  foot,  who  figured  at  the  storming 
of  the  fortress  of  Curdistan. 


Mr.  Mathews  will  be  AftJpmc,  to-morrow^ evening",  at  the  English  Opera 
House,  Strand. 

Sadler's  Wells. — We  observe  by  the  bills  that  the  Proprietors  intend  keeping 
this  house  open  some  time  longer  ;  this  evening  is  announced  foi  there-opening 
with  the  introduction  of  half-price,  which,  we  think,  will  prove  highly  be- 
neficial to  the  establishment. 

Adelphi. — This  evening  Valmondi,  with  The  Young  Widow  ;  or,  a  Lesson 
for  Lovers,  in  which  IVIiss  S.  Booth  will  make  her  first  appearance. 

Surrey.—  This  evening  the  inelo-drama  of   Wardock  Kennilson,  with    The 
Willow  Grove  ;   or,  the  Double  Blunder,  and  The  Kccuba. 

Olympic— -This  evening  De  La  Pcrouse.  with  Tom  and  Jerry, 


mm  u|     i    ■,,',■  ■),  j  iimh  a^kA^a 

a—  i        ■  !>■■■  -II-.    T  -a—    — — ,— 

This  Evening,  Bickerstaff's  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRITE. 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert, Mr  VINING,  Darnley,  Mr  E.  CROOK, 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant.  MrC.  JONES, 

Old  Ladv  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Miss  KELLY, 
Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 

Bettv,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figaro* 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  VINING, 
Fiorello,  Mr  HUCKEL,  Antonio,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Figaro,  Mr  LISTON, 

Basil,  Mr  BROUGH,     Sebastian,  Mr  MOORE, 

Cherubino,  the  Page,  Miss  KELLY, 

Susanna,  Miss  GEORGE, 

(From  the  Bath  Theatre,  her  1st  appearance  on  this  Stage) 

who  will   introduce  "  BID    ME  DISCOURSE." 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Countess   Almaviva,     Mrs  GARRICK, 

Marcellina,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

To-morrow,  The  Rivals,  with  The  Beggar's  Opera. 

exhibitions] 

Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Gl^s-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Meaning,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Diorama,  JJegent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Clock. 

*  ■    ■         ■  ■■      ■■!■■    —    ■  ■  ■  ■  .     —■—...  .1    ■—         I    I       ■        I  — M—  1  ..  I     Ml    ■■■■■■     ■  ■  I     I.———  ■         ■-  ■  —     '       ■     ■'■       '       "M     ■      ■* 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,   Denmark-court,  Exeter-'change,  Strand. 


Cheatre  ftopal.  ©vurp  2»ane, 


«.- — vsa 


This  Evening  the  Tragic  Play  cf 

PIZARRO. 

A  tali  ha,  Mr  POWELL.     Orozembo,  Mr  TERRY. 

Rolla,    Mr    WALLACK,        Hualpa,    Mr    GATTIE, 

Huasco,  Mr  HONNOR,     Topac,  Miss  L.  WILLMOTT, 

Cora,  Mrs  W.  WEST. 

Pizarro,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Alonzo,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

Las  Casas,  Mr  POPE,     Valverde,  Mr  MERCER. 

Sentinel.  Mr  COMER.  Gomez,  Mr  HOWELL.  Darilla,  Mr  Fentoa, 

Almagro,  Mr  WEBSTER,     High  Priest,  Mr  HORN. 

Elvira,  Mrs  BUNN. 


To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Mage,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,    The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 
With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by 

Mm*.  DUG  ROW  AND  HIS  TROOP. 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER, 

AlBiauc,    the    Enchanter,    Mr.    WALLACK, 

Almazon,  Prince  of  Persia,  Mr  PEN LEY. 

Babouc,  the  Slave  of  Almalci,    Mr    HARLEY, 

Shade  of  Almallic's  Brother,  Mr  O.  SMITH, 

Persian  Peasants—Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 

€>Seers  of  tlieStiltan  of  Curdis  tan—Mas  tapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ,     Osmvh,  Mr  YARNOLD, 

Courtiers— Agib,  Mr  HOWELL,     Alidor,  Mr  HENRY, 

Bedir,  Mr  WILTON, 

Soldiers  of  Curdistan — Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton.    Malec,  Mr  Randall, 

Combatants,  Messrs  T.  BLANCHARD,  KIRBY. 

the  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mra  W.  WEST, 

Sherenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  tfie  V/L£fev  of  Roses. 

SCENE R  Y. 

The  Grand  Court  of  Audience  of  Ispahan.  Distant  View  of  Ispahan.  Grand 
Mosque  at  Ispahan.  The  Summer  Pavillion  in  The  Valley  of  Roses.  Hall 
of  the  Sultan's  Palace  at  Curdistan.  Garden  of  Enchantment.  Exterior  ot 
the  Mountain  Fortress  of  Curdistan.  Royal  Apartment  of  the  Sultan.  The 
Ghaut,  or  Great  Pass  of  the  Mountain. 

To-morrow:  Love  in  a  Villiage,  with  The  Enchanted  Courser. 


€f)eatre  ftojml,  Cogent  Caiften. 


Tins  Evening  will  be  performed  Shakspeare's  Tiagedy  of 

MACBETH. 

Duncan,  King  of  Scotland,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Malcolm,  Mr  MASON,       Donalbain,   Mr  HENRY, 

Macbeth,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Banquo,  Mr  EGERTON,  Lenox,  Mr  HORREBOW 

Macduff,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Fleance,  Master  LONGHURST,     Si  ward,  Mr  LEY, 

Physician,  Mr  MEARS, 
Rosse,  Mr  BAKER,     Seyton,  Mr  CLAREMQNT, 
Officers,  Messrs  Evans  and  Atkins, 
Chamberlains,  Messrs.  Heath  and  Collett. 

Lady  Macbeth,  Mrs  BARTLEY, 

Gentlewoman,   Mrs  BOYLE, 

Hecat'  Mr  TAYLOR,  1st  Witch,  Mr  BLANCHARD 
2nd  Do.  Mr  MEADOWS,  3rd  do.  Mr  ISAACS, 

Apparitions,  Mr  Norris,  Misses  C.  &  H.  Baden. 


After  which,    the  Melo  Drama,  of  The 

Miller  and  his  Men. 

Grindoff,  [the  Miller]  Mr  FARLEY, 

Count  Frederick  Friberg,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Karl,  [his  servant]  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Kelmar,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Kruetz,  Master  Longhurst, 

Lothair,  Mr  COOPER, 
Riber  and  Golotz,  Messrs  EVANS,  &  MEARS. 

Zingra,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Lindoff,  Mr  NORRIS,     Cobourg,  Mr  TETT, 

Claudine,  Mrs  VIN1NG, 
Ravina,  Mrs  FAUC1T,     Laurette,  Miss  DUNN, 

■     '  »-        ■..!■■■  ■ " ■ — 1 —  . 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischulz,  with  Charles  the  Second, 


THE 

Sfittttrical  ©ii^vtjtr ; 

AND 

Daily  Sills  of  the  Play.  r 

^   ^"  w^-  &■  ^r-  •**-  -f  -r 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice.' * 

No.  913  Tuesday,  Nov.  2,   1824.  Price  Id. 

CoScnt^Earben  -3$eatte. 

Mr.  Young  acted  Macbeth  last  night. — He  represents  this  arduous 
character  with  great  effect ;  and  particularly  in  the  scene  which  pre- 
cedes and  follows  the  murder,  he  gave  an  appalling  picture  of  a  man 
worked  up  by  ambition  to  commit  so  foul  a  deed,  and  pf  the  alarms 
of  conscience  that  succeed  its  commission.  In  the  banquet-scene 
the  latter  sensations  were  most  powerfully  delineated,  and  commu- 
nicated a  corresponding  emotion  in  the  audience.  The  applause  he 
received  was  frequent  aud  warm.  Mrs.  Hartley  was  the  Lady  Mac- 
beth :  she  displays  much  talent  and  knowledge  of  the  character,  but 
there  are  physical  causes  for  her  not  succeeding  in  giving  the  highest 
effect  to  this  terrible  woman.  A  more  commanding  figure  is  absolutely 
necessary  to  give  a  perfect  idea  of  the  character  :  having  seen  Mrs. 
Siddons  so  often  in  it,  has,  we  fear,  prevented  our  liking  the  perform- 
ance of  any  other  lady  in  the  part.  Mr.  C.  Kemble  played  Macduff; 
and  in  the  scene  where  the  destruction  of  his  wife  and  all  his  little 
ones  by  the  fell  tyrant,  is  communicated  to  him,  no  acting  could  sur- 
pass the  effect  he  produced. — There  was  a  very  good  house. 

Ipapmiatftet  ®fjeatte* 

After  the  Comedy  of  The  Hypocrite,  the  Opera  of  The  Marriage 
of  Figaro  was  represented,  for  the  purpose  of  introducing  a  Miss 
George,  from  the  Bath  Theatre,  in  the  part  of  Susunna.  This 
young  lady  appears  under  twenty,  and  has  a  pleasing  person,  and  she 
acted  the  character  very  well,  and  her  singing  was  admired;  but  there 
was  nothing  in  her  voice  to  warrant  the  idea  of  her  taking  a  leading 
station  on  the  London  boards. — She  plays  Polly  to-night. — This 
Theatre  closes  on  the  loth  instant. 


SDmtp  Hane  €l)catrc* 

Pizarro,  and  The  Enchanted  Courser,  were  acted  hist  night,  and 
the  latter  was  relished  by  the  lovers  of  fine  scenery  and  ambling  nags. 

English  Opera-House. — Mr.  Mathews  re-commences  his  cele- 
brated "  Trip  to  America,"  to-night. 

Sadler's  Wells. — This  Theatre  has  again  commenced  its  amusing 
and  excellent  performances.  The  Proprietors,  determined  to  suit  all 
palates,  have  introduced  half-price  here,  and  from  the  fullness  of  the 
house,  last  night,  we  should  imagine  that  the  event  proved  as  pro- 
fitable as  they  could  wish. 

Adelphi.-— After  the  melo-drama  of  f^almondi,  a  new  burletta  was 
produced,  entitled  The  Young  Widow,  which  was  very  well  received. 


theatre  Eopal,  Cogent  CatUen. 


•V*  «w  * 


This  Evening,   (16th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    Jxr  ,  I    „  nT    -^J" 

Wilbelm,  Mr  PEARMAN,    (  }^TS  °f  )  g™,      Mr  TIKTNEY, 

Herman,   Mr  J.  ISAACS,      §     '  F°1CSt  I  MathcW'  Mr  LEY* 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Rillian,  Mr  KEELEV,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON;     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCENER  Y. 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wil  helm's  Cottage. 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tf)e  fl^agic  23ail£f. 

ActS. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.     The  Forest.     Bertha's  Cham- 
ber.    The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second, 

0i%  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT,      Edward,  Mr  OURUSET, 

Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Mary,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

To-morrow,  Venice  Preserved,  with  The  Barber  of  Seville* 

exIhibitTonsI 

Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters  Cathedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Clock. 

Printed  &  Published  by  iC. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'change,  Strand 


"Cijeatre  iiopal,  fflrurj?  §Une. 


i        .  -TVMi-m-m    I  ■■     - 


This  Evening,  the  Opera  of  The 

Love  in  a  Yiliia^e 


# 


Sir  William  Meadows,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Hawthorn,  Mr  PAUL  BEDFORD, 

{From  the  Dublin  Theatre,  his  lit  appearance  here) 

Justice  Woodcock,  [1st  time]  Mr  TERRY. 

Young-  Meadows,  Mr  HORN, 

Eustace,  Mr  MERCER,     Hodge,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Carter,  Mr  G.  SMITH,     Footman,  Mr  GIBBON, 

Madge,    Miss   CUBITT,     Lucinda,   Miss   POVEY, 

Rosetta.  Mrs  BEDFORD,  (late  Miss  Green) 

{Her  1st  appearance  here) 

Cook,  Mr  COMER     Housemaid,  Miss  POOLE, 
Deborah  Woodcock,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
In  Act  I. — A  Statue  Fair,   with  a  Rustic  Dance. 

In  th«  course  of  the  Opera,  the  following  Scrips  will  be  introduced 
"  Together  let  us  range  the  Fields,"  by  Mr  HORN  and  Mrs  BEDFORD,— 
"Who   deeply  drinks  of  Wine."  by  Mr  BEDFORD— "  No  Jov  without  my 
Love,"  by  Miss  POVEY—41  The  Harp  that  Once,"  by  Mrs  BEDFORD. 


To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser 


9 

Or,    The  Sidta?i  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by 

Mons.  DUG  ROW  AND  HIS  TROOP. 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Almalic,    the   Enchanter,    Mr.    W  A  L  L  A  C  K, 

Almnzon,  Prince  of  Persia,  Mr  PENLEY. 

Babouc,  the  Slave  of  Almalci,    Mr   HARLEY, 

Shade  of  Almallic's  Brother,  Mr  O.SMITH, 

Persian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan — Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ,    Osmvn,  Mr  YARNOLT),     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 

Alidor,  Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,  Mr  WILTON,  Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton. 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mrs  W.  WEST. 

Shsrenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 
In  ACT  I. 
THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 
WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  Valley  of  Roses. 

To-morrow;  The  Wonder,  with  The  Enchanted  Courser. 


€f)eattf  ftoyal,  2&ay-iWarftet. 


!TZ5!- 


This  Brewing,  Sheridan's  Comedy  of 

THE  RIVALS. 

Faulkland,  Mr  HAMBLIN, 

Capt.  Absolute,  Mr  VINING,     Acres,  Mr  L1STON 

Sir  Anthony  Absolute,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Sir  Lucius  O'Trigger,  Mr  LEE, 

Fag,  MrCOVENEY,     David,  Mr  DUFF, 

Coachman,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Servants,  Messrs  C.  JONES,  and  COATES. 

Mrs  Malaprop,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Lucy,  Mrs  C.JONES,  Maid,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

Julia,  Mrs  HAMBLIN, 

Lydia  Languish,  Miss  KELLY. 


After  which. 


• 


The  Beggars'  Opera 

Captain  Maeheath,  [1st  time]  Mr  MELROSE, 

Peaehum,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Lockit,  Mr  DOWTON,     Filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Ben  Budge,  Mr  Ebsworth,  Wat  Dreary,  Mr  Latham, 

Mat  o'the  Mint,  Mr  JJrough, 
Jemmy  Twitcher,  Mr  Coates.    Drawer,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Crook -fingered  Jack,  Mr  Bartley, 
NimmingNed,  Mr  Saunders,  Paddington,  Mr  Kench 

Polly,  Miss  GEORGE, 

Mrs  Peaehum,   Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Jenny  Diver,  Mrs  COVENEY,     Lucv,  Mrs  JONES, 

Sukey  Tawdry,  Miss  WOOD. 

In  Act  3,  A  Hornpipe  in  Fetters  by  Mr  Bemetzrieder. 

To-morrow,  Turn  Out,  with  Sweetheaits  and  Wives,  Simpson  &  C© 


Wiitatvitat  &b&tvbtv  * 


AND 


•«ii  Daily  Bills  of  the  Play,  v  jp 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

914  Wednesday,  Nov.  3,  1824.         Price  Id. 


Cokent  €arfcen  Ctjeattc, 

There  was  a  very  numerous  and  elegant  audience  here  last  night, 
to  see  Der  Freischutz  and  Charles  the  Second.  In  the  former  we  re- 
marked that  Miss  Paton  was  in  peculiarly  fine  voice,  and  she  was 
listened  to  with  the  most  silent  attention  during  the  execution  of  some 
of  the  most  delicate  and  beautiful  passages,  and  her  whole  efforts 
were  further  recognised  by  loud  applauses.  Mr.  PEARMAN'sang  with 
his  usual  taste  ;  and  Miss  Love  gave  the  songs  allotted  to  her  very 
well.     The  Overture  and  hunting-chorus  were  both  encored. 

SDrurp  lane  €ljcatrc* 

The  pleasant  Opera  of  Love  in  a  Village  was  performed  here  last 
night  to  a  moderate  house.  The  chief  novelty  was  the  debut  of  Mr  and 
Mrs.  Bedford,  as  Hawthorn  and  Rosetta.  Mrs.  Bedford,  though 
not  tall,  is  not  ungraceful  in  her  person  ;  her  features,  without  being 
regular,  are  pleasing  and  intelligent,  and  as  a  singer  she  possesses  a 
voice  of  extensive  volume.  Mr.  Bedford  is  a  performer  of  a  very 
personable  appearance.  In  the  introduced  festive  song,  "  Who  deep- 
ly drinks  of  wine,"  which  was  encored,  he  displayed  a  lightsomeness 
of  taste  and  humor,  which  is  admirably  suited  to  that  social  and  po- 
pular style  of  singing  to  which  the  song  belongs.  The  reception  of 
liim  and  Mrs.  Bedford  was  most  favorable.  Mr.  Knight's  Hodge 
is  a  masterpiece  of  rustic  drollery. 

ipap^tiarfet  €l)catre* 

The  Comedy  of  The  Rivals,  and  The  Beggar's  Opera,  were  the 
performances  here  last  night.  The  novelties  in  the  Comedy  were 
Mrs.  and  Mrs.  Hamdlin's  Faulkland  and  Julia. — They  both  acquitted 
themselves  well.  In  the  Opera,  Miss  George  appeared  as  Polly,  and 
gave  the  exquisite  airs  allotted  to  her  in  very  good  style.  Her  voice 
is  peculiarly  sweet,  and  her  execution  of  "  Cea6e  your  funning,"  was 
admirable. 

English  Opera.- —Mr.  Mathews  renewed  his  comic  "  Trip"  last 
night. — There  was  an  excellent  house. 

Miss  Foote. — It  has  been  rumoured  for  the  last  {ew  days,  that  the 
world  would  be  defrauded  of  the  interesting  piece  of  scandal  which  is 
expected  to  be  developed  at  the  approaching  action  for  "  breach  of 
promise, "  brought  by, Miss  Foote  against  Mr.  Haync.  It  is  said  that 
a  douceur  of  five  hundred  pounds,  or  thereabouts,  has  been  offered 
io  and  refused  by  the  injured  party,  and  active  preparations  a«e 
making  for  the  dav  of  trial. 


Cfjeatte  ftopat,  Ha^Jiftarfcrt. 

This  Evening  will  be  Performed 


The  Beggars'  Opera. 


Peachum,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Lockit,  Mr  DOWTON,     Filch,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Captain  Macheath,     Mr  MELROSE, 

Ben  Budge,  Mr  Ebsworth,  Wat  Dreary,  Mr  Latham, 

Mat  o'the  Mint,  Mr  Brough, 
Jemmy  Twitcher,  Mr  Coates.    Drawer,  Mr  C.  Jones, 

Crook-fingered  Jack,  Mr  Bartley, 
NimmingNed,  Mr  Saunders,  Paddington,  Mr  Kench 

Pollv,  Miss  GEORGE, 

Mrs  Peachum,   Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Jenny  Diver,  Mrs  COVENEY,     Lucy,  Mrs  JONES, 

Sukey  Tawdry,  Miss  WOOD. 

In  Act  3,  A  Hornpipe  in  Fetters  by  Mr  Bemetzrieder, 

After  which,  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweethearts  &  Wives. 

Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 
Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Charles,   Mr  Y1N1NG, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,    Miss  KELLY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Simpson  and  Co. 

Mr  Simpson,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Forster,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Mr  Bromley,  Mr  VINING, 

Mrs  Bromley,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD, 

Mrs  Fitzallan,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

Madame  La  Trappe,    Mrs   C.JONES, 

Mrs  Simpson,  Mrs  GLOVER. 

To-morrow,  The  Hypocrite,  wit*  The  Marriage  of  Figaro. 


Cljeatie  3&opl,  Cotoent  CaiDen. 


This  Evening;  Otway's  Tragedy  of 

Venice  Preserved* 

The  Duke  of  Venice,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Priuli,  Mr  EGERTON,    Beclamar,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Pierre,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Renault,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Elliot,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Jaffier,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Spinosa,  Mr  CLAREMONT,     Officer,  Mr  LEY, 

Durand,  Mr  GRANT, 

Theodore,  Mr  J.  COOPER,  Mezzana,  Mr  GEORGE; 

Captain  of  the  Guard,  Mr  MEARS, 

Belvidera,  by  A   LADY, 

{Being  her  first  appearance  in  London) 

Ladies,    Mrs  VEDY    and    Mrs  BATES. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Barber  of  Seville 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  JONES, 
Figaro,  Mr  DURUSET,     Basil  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Fiorello,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Argus,  Mr  MEARS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  HENRY,     Notary,  Mr  Atkins, 

Rosina,    Miss     M.   TREE, 
Marcel  Una,  Mrs  BOYLE, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari, 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,  and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Aft  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 16 1,  Strand. 


Cfjtatve  &o»al,  Srurp  Lane. 


This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  WONDER. 

Don  Felix,  Mr  ELLISTQN, 
Don  Lopez,  Mr  HUGHES,  Lissardo,  MrHARLEY, 

Don  Pedro,  Mr  GATTIE,    Pedro,  Mr  Honnor, 

qibby,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Frederick,  Mr  MERCER, 

Colonel  Briton,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Alguazil,  Mr  Webster,     Soldier,  Mr  Randall. 

Donna  Violante,    Mrs  YATES, 
Donna  Isabel|a,Miss  SMITHSON,  Inis,  Mrs  ORGER 

Flora,  Miss  NICOL. 


I 


To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magics  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser; 

0)\   The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by  Mons.  Ducrojp  and  his  Troop. 

Almalic,  Mr.  WALLACK,     Almazon,  Mr  PEN  LEY, 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER,     Babouc,    Mr   HARLEY*, 

Shade  of  Almallic's  Brother,  Mr  O.  SMITH, 

Persian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan — Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ,    Osmyn,  Mr  YARNOLD,     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 

Alidor,  Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,  Mr  WILTON,  Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton, 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

$herenne,  her  SJave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  Valley  of  Roses. 

SCENERY. 

The  Grand  Court  of  Audience  of  Ispahan.  Distant  View  of  Ispahan.  Grand 
Mosque  at  Ispahan.  The  Summer  Pavillion  in  The  Valley  of  Roses.  Hall 
of  the  Sultan's  Palace  at  Curdistan.  Garden  of  Enchantment.  Exterior  of 
the  Mountain  Fortress  of  Curdistan.     Rtfyal  Apartment  of  the  Sultan.    The 

©haut,  or  Great  Pass  of  the  Mountain. 

» ■  i  i.         ■  ■—■•■■■"  .  ' 

To-morrow,  Love  in  a  Village,  with  the  Enchanted  Courser. 
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THE 


Cicatrical  #ii#ct1jct4 ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice*. 

No.  915  Thursday,  Nov.  4,   1824. 


€otoent  <£arDen  €l)catrc. 

The  deep  Tragedy  of  Venice  Preserved  was  acted  last  night  ;  — 
Jajier.  by  Mr.  0.  Kemble,  Pierre,  by  Mr.  Young,  and  Belmdera,  by 
**  A  Lady,"  her  first  appearance  on  this  stage.  With  the  fine  per- 
formance of  Mr.  Young  and  Mr.  C.  Kemble  in  the  present  characters, 
the  town  is  well  acquainted  :  but  we  may  state,  that  they  both  ex- 
erted themselves  greatly  on  this  occasion,  and  were  eminently  success- 
ful in  their  efforts  to  give  the  most  striking  effects  to  their  several 
parts,  Mr.  Kemble  in  some  instances  rose  greatly  superior  to  any  of 
his  former  representations  of  Jaffier  that  we  have  seen,  and  made  a 
corresponding  powerful  impression  on  the  audience.  The  "  Lady," 
who,  we  understand,  is  a  Mm.Sloman,  and  sister-in-law  to  MlSloman, 
of  the  English  Opcra-House,  enacted  the  mournful  Belvidera  with 
considerable  success.  Her  figure  is  good,  and  above  the  middle  sta- 
ture. Her  countenance  is  fair  ;  but  her  features  do  not  possess  much 
flexibility  :  her  voice  is  powerful  and  pleasing  ;  and  she  has  a  very 
distinct  enunciation.  In  point  of  judgment,  and  knowledge  of  the 
stage,  there  appears  no  defect :  and  her  action  is  always  appropriate. 
Yet,  With  all  these  requisites  for  the  stage,  her  performance  was  not 
of  the  brilliant  order.  There  is  much  merit  to  be  ascribed  to  her ; 
but  whilst  we  felt  this,  we  could  not,  except  in  the  concluding  scene, 
say  that  our  feelings  were  carried  away  by  her  acting.  In  that  scene, 
she  undoubtedly  shewed  an  absorption  in  her  character,  that  could 
not  fail  to  produce  an  emotion.  The  crowded  audience  was  bountiful 
of  applauses  ;  and  the  Tragedy  was  announced  for  repetition  on  Sa- 
turday next,  with  marks  of  much  approbation.  The  Opera  of  The 
Barber  of  Seville  followed,  in  which  Miss  M.  Tree  sweetly  sustained 
the  character  and  songs  of  Roshia, 

SDrutp  Hane  €ljcatrc. 

The  Comedy  of  The  fVonder  was  repeated  last  night,  in  conse- 
quence of  the  success  of  its  former  performance.  Miss  Bruntov,  we 
beg  pardon,  Mrs.  Yates,  on  her  second  appearance  as  Viohmte,  ob- 
tained equal  approbation  to  her  previous  representation  of  the  cha- 
racter.    The  Enchanted  Courser  drew  a  good  half-price  audience. 

J^ap^marftct  €ljeatte. 

The  performances  here  drew  a  good  house.  Miss  George,  as 
Polly,  in  The  Beggar's  Opera,  sang  very  delightfully,  and  is  likely 
to  be  a  favorite  in  a  Theatre  of  this  size.  She  was  encored  in  '•  Cease 
vour  funnin^."  Mr.  Melrose  is  a  passable  JYIacheath.  The  horn- 
pipe by  Mr.  Bemetzrieder,  was  encored.  Sweethearts  and  Wives, 
and  Simpson  and  Co.  followed.  In  the  latter,  Mr.  Dowton  played 
honest  Mr.  Simpson,  hut  it  is  not  in  his  proper  line  of  acting. 


Cljeatre  3&oj>al,  Cogent  CarUen. 


This  Evening,   (17th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    3  „  f  C    „  TINNFV 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN,    V  *  ag*r  °  °f  1  "a""'       *Jfr  Vwv        ' 
ii  a/r    t   re  a  a  no       i  the  Forest  J   Mat  new,  Mr  LEY. 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      3  (. 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,    Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PA  TON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,    Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

SCEJVER  Y. 

Act  1. — The  Villnare  of  Hohenwalde. — The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at.  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — Na  ional  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage, 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
8LEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tfje  Ogagic  2Mte. 

A«t3. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

(Jlari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  of  Vivaldi .  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAWCETT 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,     Nirapedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keeley,  Giulio,  Mr  Tinney,  Claudio,  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 
Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

■ -  1       _i ^ i__M     m\.        ■  '  1     ■  ■'  ' i— —       »mm        iii  m^^^ 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  Twelve  Precisely,  &  Cent  per  Cent. 


Cljeatrt  &opl,  Brurj)  3lane. 


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This  Evening,  (lie  Opera  of 

Love  in  a  Villag 

Sir  William  Meadows,  Mr  GATTJE, 
Youn^-  Meadows,  Mr  HORN,  who  will  introduce 
Together  let  us  range  the  Fields'"  with  Mrs  Bedford, 

Justice  Woodcock,  Mr  TERRY. 
Hawthorn,  Mr  BEDFORD,  who  will  introduce 

M  Who  deeply  Drinks  of  Wine' 

Eustace,  Mr  MERCER,     Hodge,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Carter,  Mr  G.  SMITH,     Footman,  Mr  GIBBON, 

Rosetta.  Mrs  BEDFORD,  who  will  introduce 

"  The  Harp  that  Once" 

Mrs  Deborah  Woodcock,  Mrs  HARLOWF, 

Madge,  Mrs  WAYLETT, 

(From   the   Theatre   Royal.  Birmin  gham ,  her  \rt  appearance  here} 

Lucinda,  Miss  POVEY,  who  will  introduce 
"  J\"o  Joy  without  my  Love'* 
Cook,  Mr  COMER     Housemaid,  Miss  POOLE, 
In  Act  1.— A  Statue  Fair,  with  a  Rustic  Dance. 

To  conclude  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Pvlagic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,    The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 
With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by  Mons.  Ducrow  and  hi*  Troop. 

Almalie.  Mr.  WALLACK.     Almnzon.  Mr  PEN  LEY, 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER,     Babouc,    Mr    MAULEY, 

Shade  of  Almallie's  Brother,  Mr  O.SMI  IH, 

Persian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusof,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFEFUES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan — Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ.    Osmyn,  Mr  YARNOLD,     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 

Alidor,Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,Mr  WILTON,  Zimaun,  Mr  Fenton. 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Sherenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  Valley  of  Roses. 

—  —  -  — ■  —  —  —  -■  ■—•■--..—---_  i  i   ^ 

To-niorrow,  Wild  Oats,  with  the  Enchanted  Courser. 


Cfjeatir  fcopai,  ^a^jHaiftrt. 


THE  LAST  WEEK 

i?w£  Owe  0/  £Ae  Company  $  performing  this  Season. 


This  Evening,  liiekerstaff's  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRITE. 

Doctor  CantweH,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Coi.  Lambert,  Mr  VINING,  Darn  ley,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw- worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  C.  JONES. 

Old  Ladv  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Miss  KELLY, 

Youiisy  Ladv  Lambert,   Miss  BOYCE, 

Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figaro. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  VINING, 
Fiorello,  Mr  HUCKEL,  Antonio,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Figaro,  Mr  LISTON, 

Basil,  Mr  BROUGH,     Sebastian,  Mr  MOORE, 

(J  hern  bi  no,  the  Page,  Miss  KELLY, 

Notary,  Mr  EBS WORTH. 

Susanna,  Miss  GEORGE, 
who  will    introduce   "  BID    ME  DISCOURSED 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 

Countess    Almaviva,     Mrs  GARRICK, 

Marcellina,  Mrs  COVENEY. 

**^"^— —— ■— I         II" "       -'—---■■  -  ■■  '  ■    -—■—       .    .P—  ■■!■■■!  I  111  ■    —  -II  ■    ■  -■!■■  ■  Ml.  II  P»      ■  ■  !    IP— »PPPP— — — »»Py  ||,  ^ 

To-morrow,  The  Merry  Wives  of  Windsor,  with  Family  Jars,  arid 
No  Song  no  Supper,  for  the  Benefit  of  Mr  DOWTON. 

"  EXHIBITIONS.  ~  ~~~ 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and   Brest 
Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

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Itcatwcal  ®fy&t;bet* ; 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play.  .,_ 

^    s-^-^r  **-  ^r  -r  ^r 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aaght  in  malice." 

Ao.  916  ^n<%,  Aw.  5,  1824.  PWc*  !</. 

Cofccnt  €atfccn  Cfjeatre* 

.Der  Frcischvtz,  and  Cfari,  produced  a  good  house  here  last  night. 

A  Comcdv  of  Rowley's,  entituled  "  A  Woman,  never  Vext ;  or, 
the  Widow  of  Cornhilir  is  preparing  with  all  the  Comedy  strength 
of  the  house. 

2Drutp  Hant  €§cattx. 

The  Opera  of  Love  in  a  Village  was  repeated  here  last  night,  when 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  Bedford,  on  their  second  appearance  as  Hawthorn  and 
Rosctta.  obtained  much  applause.  Mr.  Bedford  has  a  pleasant  man- 
ly figure  and  countenance,  and  sang  with  great  good  humor.  Ho  is 
calculated  to  become  a  very  popular  performer  with  the  Londoners. — 
His  lady,  who  is  likely  to  be  a  very  useful  addition  to  the  establish- 
ment of  this  theatre,  is,  however,  not  adapted  to  do  great  things  in 
leading  vocal  characters.  On  this  occasion,  Mrs.  Waylett,  who 
was  so  long  the  heroine  of  Tom  and  Jerry  at  the  Adelphi  Theatre, 
and  has  also  been  attached  to  the  Birmingham  company,  made  her 
first  appearance  here  as  Madge.  It  hardiy  requires  particular  men- 
tion to  a  Lordon  public,  that  this  lady  is  a  most  pleasing  and  clever 
actress,  and  that  she  sings  very  sweetly.  As  Madge  she  was  re- 
ceived with  unbounded  applause,  and  was  encored  in  her  songs.  She 
ic  a  considerate  acquisition  to  this  theatre.  Mrs.  IIarlowe's  De- 
borah Woodcock  is  good  ;  and  Mr.  Terry's  Justice  Woodcock  is  a 
humorous  performance — be  is  always  in  earnest  in  his  endeavour  to 
please,  and  it  would  therefore  be  as  difficult  for  him  to  fail  entirely, 
as  it  would  be  unjust  towards  him  to  withhold  the  praise  he  merits. — 
Mr.  Horn  sang  with  taste,  and  acted  with  appropriate  spirit,  in  the 
character  of  Young  Meadows.  Miss  Povey  executed  the  airs  of  Lu- 
cinda  with  her  usual  precision  and  ability.  Of  Mr.  Knight's  Hodge 
too  much  nraise  cannot  be  said  in  its  commendation — it  is  a  natural 
and  verv  humorous  performance.     The  Enchanted  Courser  followed. 

Ijjap^matfect  &§mttz. 

After  The  Hypocrite,  The  Marriage  of  Figaro  was  repeated, 
with  Miss  George  as  Susanna  ;  in  which  character  she  gave  much 
pleasure  by  the  superior  manner  in  which  she  executed  the  songs — She 
was  encored  in  the  introduced  song  of  "  Bid  me  discourse." 

English  Opera.- —Mr.  Mathews  had  to  boast  of  an  illustrious  vi- 
sitor to  his  "  At  Hc?ne."  last  night.  Her  Royal  Highness  the  Duch- 
ess of  Kent,  the  Marquis  of  Hertford,  the  Marquis  of  Tichfield, 
Lord  Cathcast,  the  Hon.  Mr.  Douglas,  Hon.  Frederick  Byng,  Mr. 
Wilmot  Horton,  and  numerous  parties,  graced  the  dress-circle  and 
private  boxes.  The  house  was  well  attended,  and  not  a  seat  waste 
be  had  in  the  pit  at  a  quarter  before  8  o'clock. 


CJjeatre  3&oyal,  Cobent  CarUen 


This  Evening,   (18th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

»r  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  £&e  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    }_.  ( 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN     C  Yagers  of  )  Hans,       Mr  TJNNEY, 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,  '    $  the  Forest  (  Mathew,  Mr  LEY. 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN 

Hermit  of  the  Fore  ft,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,.  Miss  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

After  which  the  Comic  Piece  of 

COZENING. 

Dick  Mutable,  (a  changeable  Lover)         -         Mr  YATES  I 
Oavr£  Bouche,  (a  gaping  French  Porter)      -     Mr  YATES!  » 
Tragick,  (an  English  Tragedian)    -     -     -     -  Mr  YATES '»  ! 

Frctious,  (a  Traveller  from  Greenland) Mr  YATES! ' /' 

G  imancier,  (a  French  Tragedian)     -    -     -    -Mr  YATES!!!!! 

Gilbert  Glib,  (a  Lecturer  on  French) Mr  YATES  ! ' !  J!  ! 

A'derraan  Duplicate     -     -     ----_.  Mr  YATES '''»'' ' 

Alderman  Mutable,  Mr  BLANCHARD,     Squib,  Mr  MEARS 
Mrs  Deborah  Mutable,  Mrs  PEARCE, 

Julia,  Miss  HENRY,     La  Belle  Limonadiere,  Miss  BATES. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Cent,  per  Cent. 


Mr  Pennyfarthing,  Mr  W.  FARREN,  Charles  Hopeful,  Mr  BAKER 

Capt.  Dashmore,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Starch,  Mr  JONES 
Col.  Tumbril,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Doctor  O'Rafferty  Mr  CONNOR 
Dibbs,  MrMEADHVS,     Slug,  Mr  MASON, 
Lagley,  Mr  LEY,     Sheers,  Mr  BARNES, 
Miss  Deborah,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Mrs  Pennyfarthing,  Mrs  VINING 

Charlotte  Tumbril,  Miss  J.  SCOTT. 

To-morrow,  Venice  Preserved,  with  The  Escapes  ;  or  The  Water 
Carriers,  the  Overture  and  Music  composed  by  Cherubim. 


djiatre  IXopal,  ©mrp  Cane. 

This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 

WILD  OATS. 

Sir  George  Thunder,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Rover,  Mr  ELLISTON,     Banks,  Mr  POWELL, 

Ephraim  Smooth,  Mr  BROWNE, 
Sim,  Mr  KNIGHT,     John  Dory,  Mr  TERRY, 

Harry  Thunder,   Mr  PENLEY, 
Lamp,  Mr  YARNOLD,     Trap,  Mr  WILTON,    '. 
Farmer  Gammon,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 
Landlord,  Mr  HOWELL,  Zachariah,  Mr  FENTON 

Waiter,   Mr  RANDALL, 

Ruffians,  Messrs.  Hon  nor,  Povev,   Read, 

Muz,  Mr  COMER,     Twitch,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ladv  Amaranth,  Mrs  W\  WEST, 
Amelia,  Mrs  KNIGHT,     Jane,  Mrs  ORGER. 

To  eoaeltide  with  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,    The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 
With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by  %Mons  Ducrow  and  his  Troop.    / 

Al'malic,  Mr.  WALLACK,     Almnzon,  Mr  PENLEY, 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER,     Babouc,    Mr    HARLEV, 

Shade  of  Almallic's  Brother,  Mr  O,  SMITH, 

Persian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali.  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JKFFERIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan— Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou.  Mr  READ,    Osmyn,  Mr  YARNOLD,     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 

Aliitor,  Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,  Mr  WILTON,  Zimaun,  Mr  Kenton, 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mra  W.  WEST, 

Shercnne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  Valley  of  Rosas. 

To-morrow,  The  Maid  of  the  Mill,  with  the  Enchanted  Courser. 

EXHIBITIONS.  ~~" 

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MR.  DOWTONs  NIGHT. 


This  Evening,  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of  The 

Merry  Wives  of  Windsor. 

Sir  John  Falstaff,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Justice  Shallow,  Mr  YOUNGER,  Master  Slender,  Mr  WILKINSON 

Ford,    MrVINING, 

Sir  Hugh  Evans,  Mr  WILLIAMS,       Page.  Mr  W.  JOHNSON, 

Dr.  Calus,    Mr  WEST,     Fenton.  Mr  MKLROSE,     Host,  Mr  LEE, 

Mrs  Ford,  Miss  KELLY,     Mrs  Page,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Anne  Page,  Miss  GEORGE,     Mrs  Quickly,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

The  following  are  Selections  from  Shakspearc. 

Act  1. — Song,  "With  thee,  fair  Summer's  joys  appear"  Mr  Melrose, 
Act  2.— Song.  "When  it  is  the  time  of  Night"  Mrs  Garrick. 

Duet  "  Love  like  a  Shadow  flics''  Mr  Melrose  &  Miss  George 
Act  3.— Dast,  "  All  that  Glitters"  Miss  Kelly,  &  Mrs  Garrick. 

Song,  "  Lo  here,  the  Gentle  Lark"   Miss  George. 
Act  4 — Song,  "  Should  he  uphraid,"  Miss  George. 
A(!t  3.— Duet,  "  When  Daises  pied"  Miss  Kelly  &  Mrs  Garrick. 

Chorus,  "  Trip,  trip  away''  Miss  George  St  Chorus 

Finale,  "  Away,  away,  make  holiday. 

After  which  the  New  Farce  of 

FAMILY  JA 

Mr  Peter  Porcelain,  Mr  WILLIAMS,  Diggory  Delph,  Mr  W.WEST, 

Delph,  Mr  LISTON,  Benedick  Porcelain,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Liddy,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Emily,  Mrs  GARRICK. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

No  Sotig  no  Slipper. 

Frederick,  Mr  MELROSE,     Crop,  Mr  HUCKEL, 

Endless,  IV  r  WILKINSON,     Thomas,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Rohin,  Mr  W.  WEST,     WitfianY,  Mr  BROUGH, 

Margaretta,  Miss  GEORGE,     Nellv,  Mrs  L  HILL, 

Louisa.  Mrs  GARRICK,     Dorothvi  MrsC.  JONES. 


To-morrow,  Town  and  Country,  with  Sweethearts  and  Wives,  for 

the  Benefit  of  Mr  HAMBLIN. 


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Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  NotWng  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice.'* 

No.  917  Saturday,  Nov.  6,   1824.  Price  Id. 

~"€tibini  €arbcn  Cgeattt* 

In  Der  Freischutz  last  night,  there  was  the  same  delightful  exe- 
cution of  the  music,  and  the  same  wonderments  in  the  Incantation- 
scene,  which  is  managed  with  superior  effect  to  any  scenic  exhibition 
perhaps  ever  seen  on  the  stage.  We  presume  Mr.  Farley  arranged 
this  extraordinary  scene,  and,  if  so,  it  reflects  great  credit  on  his 
assiduous  attention,  as  well  as  on  the  artists  engaged  upon  it;  Miss 
Paton  sang  admirably,  and  received  great  applause.  Mr.  Pearman, 
Mr.  J.  Isaacs,  Miss  Love,  and  the  chorus-singers  merit  much  praise 
for  their  share  in  the  performance,  which  went  off  with  its  usual  eclat. 

In  the  Interlude  of  Cozening,  Mr.  'Fates  was  very  amusing,  and 
gave  his  imitations  of  various  celebrated  performers  with  surprising 
correctness  of  resemblance.  The  Farce  of  Cent,  per  Cent,  concluded 
the  entertainments  ;  and  gave  great  delight  by  the  excellent  acting  of 
Messrs.  W.  Farren,  Jones,  and  Connor. 

SDrurp  flant  €fjcatre* 

The  amusing  Comedy  of  JVild  Oats  was  performed  last  nigut,  for 
the  first  time  this  season.  Mr.  Lllliston's  Mover  was  the  chief  at- 
traction of  the  piece  ;  in  this  character  he  always  appears  quite  at 
home,  giving  to  it  a  great  share  of  vivacity  and  humor.  Rover  is 
followed  through  the  various  scenes  by  the  audience  with  pleasure.  be« 
cause  he  never  appears  but  to  cause  them  entertainment.  He  is  a 
gay,  good-natured,  rattle-headed  rogue  ;  and  the  author  has  kept 
up  the  reputation  of  the  wandering  gentleman  for  folly  and  pleasa;  try 
extremely  well.  Mr.  Elliston  received  much  ap'plause  :  a  d 
other  characters  were  well  sustained. 

Last  night  Mr.  Dowton  took  his  Kenenl  at  this  * 

very  numerous  audience,  who  were  highly  er^ertai 
in  The  Merry  fVives  of  Windsor.  \Yo  are  sorry  to  s;i 
West,  who  had  acted  Dr.  Cains,  under  severe  iiidis  osition,  was 
compelled  to  relinquish  his  other  characters  tor  the  evening.  Miss 
Kelly,  Miss  George,  and  Mrs.  Garrick,  sang  and  acted  as  the 
Merry  Wives  and  Anne  Page,  very  delightfully.  Miss  George  was 
encored  in  "  Lo,  here  the  gentle  Lark."  In  the  Farce  of  Family 
Jars,  Mrs.  C.  Jones  was  most  cordially  encored  in  "  The  Boys  of 
Kilkenny."     Mr.  Duff  played  Diggory  Delph  for  Mr.  West. 

Two  persons  called  at  our  office  and  informed  us  that  there  Avas  a  rebellion  of 
Scene-shifters  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre  last  night,  in  consequence  of  an  at- 
tempt to  lower  their  wages,  These  informants  added,  that  the  first  scene  of 
D*r  Freischutz  were  actually  pushed  on  by  the  Gentleman  of  the  Gr<jen  Room, 


Cijiatte  &opl,  Cototnt  Catfcen. 

This  Evening,  Otway's  Tragedy  of 

Venice  Preserved. 


The  Duke  of  Venice,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Priuli,  Mr  EGERTON,    Beclamar,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Pierre,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Renault,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Elliot,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Jaffier,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Spinosa,  Mr  CLAREMONT,     Officer,  Mr  LEY, 

DurancU  Mr  GRANT, 

Theodore,  Mr  J.  COOPER,  Mezzana,  Mr  GEORGE, 

Captain  of  the  Guard,  Mr  MEARS, 

Belvidera,  by  A   LADY, 

(From  the  Bath,  Theatre,  her  2nd  appearance  on  this  Stage) 

Ladies,    Mrs  VEDY    and    Mrs  BATES. 


After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  in  3  acts,  called 

THE  ESCAPES : 


Or,  The  JVaier  Currier. 

Count  Armand,  Mr  PEARMAN, 
Antonio,  Mr  KEELEY,     Daniel,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
First  Officer,  Mr  BAKER, 
Second  Officer,  Mr  HORREBOW, 
.    Soldiers,  Messrs  EVANS,  MEARS,  TINNEY, 

Michelli,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Sernos,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Marcelina,  Miss  DUNN.     Angelina,  Miss  HENRY, 

Constantia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

In  act  III.  A   DANCE. 

On  Monday,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari. 


frtatre  £o?al,  ^m*j>  3Utu . 


This  Evening  the  Comic  Opera  ol 

lie  Mii 


Ma 
Lord  Aimworth,  Mr  HORN,  who  will  introduce 

"  Did  I  try  to  paint  temptation  V — "  The  Ray  thai  loams  for  ever," 
And  "  Is  there  a  Heart  that  ?iever  loved  V 

Sir   H.  Sycamore,  Mr  GATTiE, 

Mervin,  Mr  MERCER,     Fairfield,  Mr  POWELL, 

Giles,  Mr  BEDFORD,  Ralph,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Lady  Sycamore,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

Theodosia,  Miss  POVEY,     Patty,  Mrs  BEDFORD, 

Fwjut,  Mrs  WAY  LETT, 


Te  conclude  witli  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  caNed,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,    The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by  Mont  jDugrojv  ani  his  Troop. 

Almaiic,  Mr.  WALLACE,     Almazon.  Mr  PEN  LEY. 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER,     Baboue,    Mr    HASLEY, 

Shade  of  Almallic's  Brother,  Mr  O.SMITH, 

Persian  Peasants—  Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali.  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan— Mnstapha.  Mr  COMER. 

Oglou,  Mr  READ.    Osmyn,  Mr  YARNOLD,     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 

Alidor,  Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,  Mr  WILTON,  Ziaaun,  Mr  Pent  eta. 

The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Shefenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

Ib  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OP  THE  S'OPHl  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH  MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  tfte  Vallst  of  Rostfs. 

On  Monday,  Pizarro,  with  Cinderella,  and  the  Enchanted  Coursers 

""exhibitions. 

Piorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters  Cathedral,  and  Brest 
.ISjtfbpar— OpenDaily  iVqm  Ten  till  Four  oXIoek.  ,  ,  ••  -.  w-- 

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MR.  HAMBLjN's  BENEFIT, 


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THE  LAST  WEEK 

J?**£  0«tf  of  tffo  Company's  performing  (his  Season, 


This  Evening,  Morton's  Comedy  of 

Town  and  Country. 

Plastic,  Mr  VINING, 

Trot,  Mr  WILLIAMS,     Cosey,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Rev.    Owen    Glenroy,     Mr   YOUNGER, 

Captain  Glenroy,  Mr  PRITCHARD, 

Hawbuck,    [1st  time]  Mr     H  U  C  K  E  L, 

Reuben  Glenroy,  Mr  HAMBLIN, 

Honorable  Mrs  Glenroy,  Mrs  GLOVER, 
Rosalie  Somers,  Mrs  HAMBLIN, 
Mrs  Trot,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Taffline,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
Mrs  Moreen,    Mrs  WINDSOR. 


After  which,  the  Operatic  Comedy  of 

Sweeth 

Charles,   Mr  VINING, 
Admiral  Franklyn,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 

Billy  Lackaday,  Mr  LISTON, 
Sandford,  Mr  MELROSE,      Curtis,  Mr  LEE, 

Eugenia,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 
Mrs  Bell,  Mrs  C  JONES,     Susan,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Laura,    Miss  KELLY. 

On  Monday,  The  Beggars'  Opera,  with  The  Hypocrite,  and  'IVeuld 

Puzzle  a  CcBJuror. 


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Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 


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*♦  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  %1S  MiidayftioZ  S,  1824.  Price  Id. 


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Coiicnt  €arDcn  Ctjcatre. 

Venice  Preserved  was  performed  for  the  second  time  this  season, 
on  Saturday  night,  ivhen  Mrs.  Sloman  again  appeared  as  Belvidera. 
Her  acting  oh  this  occasion  confirmed  our  former  opinion  of  her  ta- 
lents for  the  stage,  as  for  as  an  appearance  in  a  single  character  can 
do  so.  She  is  undoubtedly  the  best  Belvidera  that  has  been  seen  here 
for  some  time  ;  although  we  do  not  think  her  by  any  means  to  be  com- 
pared with  Miss  O'Neil.  We  have  no  doubt  that  Mrs.  Simian  will 
establish  for  herself  a  distinguished  reputation  in  Tragedy,  should 
she  be  tried  in  the  leading  characters.  It  is  said  that  her  Mrs. Nailer 
is  an  admirable  performance — if  so,  it  is  very  probable  th«  Play  of 
The  Stranger  will  be  presented  shortly.  We  beg  to  offer  the  follow- 
ing opinion,  which  we  thiuk  is  likely  to  be  agreed  with  by  every  ju- 
dicious manager  ;  namely,  that  when  a  performer  has  made  one*  suc- 
cessful advance  on  the  favorable  opinion  of  the  public,  nothing  should 
be  permitted  to  delay  further  eiforts,but  the  hold  should  be  sustained, 
if  possible,  by  a  range  through  the  best  characters  adapted  to  the 
particular  talent,  without  resting  too  long  on  any  single  part.  If  this, 
arrangement  were  adopted,  the  public  and  the  management  would 
speedily  be  conducted  to.  the  full  opinion  they  should-adopr,  and  the 
performer  by  being  fairly  tried  and  justly  ranked,  would  not  be  kept 
in  an  injurious  state  of  suspencc.  In  respect  to  the  other  two  chief  cha- 
racters in  the  tragedy  on  Saturday,  we  never  can  expect  to  see  Pierre 
and  Jaffier  more  admirably  acted  than  they  were  by  Mr.  Young  and 
Mr.  C.  Kemble.  Each,  and  the  debutante  likewise,  received  abun- 
dant applauses  from  a  crowded  and  brilliant  audience.  The  revived 
entertainment  of  The  Escapes  followed,  and  was  excellently  acted.  v 

SDrtttp  Italic  Cljcatre* 

The  Opera  of  The  Maid  of  theMill  was  revived  at  this  liouse  on 
Saturday  night.     The  music  of  this   piece  is  very  pleasing  ;  but   we 

"cannot  think  it  an  experimdnt  likely  to  answer,  to  attempt  Opera, 
without  a  distinguished  singer  in  the  leading  male  character.  Mr. 
Horn  has  much  taste,  and  he  can  help  through  a  musical  afterpiece 
very  well,  but  he  cannot  command  our  ears  in  parts  where  fine  iuusic 

,  is  demanded.  Mrs.  Bedford,  as  Patty,  sang  very  sweetly,  and  Mr. 
Bedford  sang  and  acted,  as  Giles  very  pleasantly.  Mrs.  Waylett 
made  an  excellent  Fanny .;  and  Mr.  Knjght'j  Ralph  was  in  his  usual 
felicitous  style. — There  was  a  good  house  at  half-price. 

I^ap-niarftet  €fjcatre* 

Mr.  Hamblin  had  his  Benefit  here  on  Saturday  night,  on  which'  oc- 
casion he  acted  Reuben  Ulenroy  in  the  Comedy  ot  Tui^nt(ind  Conn- 
try,  with  much  ability. 


Cfjeatre  Hopat,  Cogent  Cafimt. 


Tfcis  Evenieg,  (19th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Oitocar,  Mr  BAKJ3R,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    }  t  TINWV 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN,    >  V^if    °[  J  "*?-£'       ™r  V~*V        ' 
Herman,   Mr  J.  ISAACS,      ^he  Forest  ^  Maihew,  Mr  LEtf. 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf  s Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

KflHao,  Mi-  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE, 

Act  1.— The  Villa ge  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage, 

Act  2.— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemu — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tty  fl^ajprSEtaHtf. 

Aet3. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Hanger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  wha 
seizes  on  his  Victim*  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Clari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  of  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,    Rolamo,  Mr  FAWCETT 

Page,  Master  LONG  HURST,    Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keeley,  Giulio,  Mr  Tinney,  Claudio,  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 
Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda.  Miss  HENRY. 
To-morrow,  will  be  revived    (with  Alterations  and  Additions)  a 
Comedy,  by   Rowley,    called   A  Woman  never  Vext !  or,  the 
Widow  of  Cornhill,  with  The  Escapes. 


Cijtatre  &oj>alf  Brurp  £ane. 

Tbi9  Evening  the  Tragic  Play  of 

PIZARRO. 

Ataliha,  Mr  POWELL,     Orozembo,  Mr  TERRY, 

Holla,    Mr    WALLACK,        Hualpa,    Mr    GATTIB, 

Huasco,  Mr  HONNOR,     Topac,  Miss  L.  WlLLMOTT, 

Cora,  Mrs  W.  WEST. 

Pizarro,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Alonzo,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

Las  Cnsas,  Mr  POPE,     Valvcrde,  Mr  MERCER, 

Sentinel,  Mr  COMER,  Gomez,  Mr  HOWELL,  Darilla.  Mr  Feutoa, 

Alroagro,  Mr  WEBSTER,     High  Priest,  Mr  HORN. 

Elvira,  Mrs  BUNK. 

After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

CINDERELL  A. 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  \Vitlt  a  Grand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,    The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by  Morts  Dvcro-jv  and  his  Troop,, 

Almallc,  Mr.  WALLACK,     Alraazon.  Mr  PEN  LEY, 

The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHfcR,     Babouc,    Mr    HARLEY, 

Sfcade  of  Alrcaliic's  Brother,  Mr  O.SMITH, 

Persian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 

Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Curdistan—Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 

Oglou,  Mr  READ.    Osmvn,  Mr  YARNOLT),     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 

Alidor,  Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,  Mr  WILTON,  Ziniaun,  Mr  Fen  ton, 

The  Princess  of  Cachsmire,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Shorenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CUBITT. 

In  ACT  I. 

THE  BRIDAL  PROCESSION  OF  THE  SOPHI  AND  HIS  COURT. 

WITH   MARRIAGE  PRESENTS  to  the  Valley  of  Roses. 

To-morrow,  The  Wonder,  with  the  Enchanted  Course. 

EXHIBITIONS.  """" 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square^ 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,   Blowing,  and  Working-— 161,  Strand. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and    Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

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Doctor  Cantwell,  Wfr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  VINING,  Darnley,  Mr  JOHNSON 

Sir  Joiin  Lambert,   Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  L-ISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Old  Ladv  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Miss  KELLY, 
Youriij  Lady  Lambert.   Miss  BOYCE, 
*"  Betty,  Mrs  COVENEY. 


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To  conclude  with  fne  Opera  of 

Marrta 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  VINiNG,' 
Fiorello,  Mr  HUCKEL,  Antonio,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Figaro,  Mr  LISTON, 
Basil,  Mr  B  ROUGH,     Sebastian,  Mr  MOORE, 
Ciierubino,  the  Pa£»e,  Miss  KELLY, 
Notary,  Mr  EBSWORTH. 

Principal  Dancers*  Mrs  GILMORE  &  Miss  COLSON, 
who  will  dance  A  SPANISH  BOLERO. 

Susanna,  Miss  GEORGE, 
who  Will   introduce   "  BID    ME  DISCOURSE." 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  JONES,  '* 
Countess    Almaviva,     Mrs  GARRICK, 
Marcellina,  .Mrs  COVENEY, 

To-morrow,  She  Stoops  to  Conquer,  &c. 


A  List  of  the  London   Theatres. 


AdVlphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Coyent  Garden 

C'ohurg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drwry  l-ane 

English  Opera,    Strand,  Mr.  Mathews 

Hay  market 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 

Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 

Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 

Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 

Sadkr's  Wells  near  Islina  Ion  M.W.'t 

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rtbl  London,  Tottanham  street 

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'•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  au«ht  in  malice." 

Ao.  919  Tuesday,' Nov.  9,   1824.  Price  Id. 

~~  €ofccnf<£atDcn  <djeatre. 

The  frequent  repetition  of  Der  Freischutz,  deprives  us  of  making 
any  new  observations  on  [its  performance.  The  music  of  this  piece, 
and  the  Incantation-scene,  have  become  so  famous  that  we  presume 
it  will  be  still  represented  here  several  times  more ;  although,  it  would 
appear  the  town  is  likely  to  have  enough  of  it,  as  it  13  preparing  at 
Drury,  with  a  closer  adherence  to  its  original  mode  of  being  per- 
formed than  has  yet  taken  place — it  is  impossible  to  say  yet,  whether 
this  will  turn  out  an  improved  version  according  to  our  English  tastes. 
Miss  Paton  last  night,  executed  her  share  of  the  music  greatly  to 
the  delight  of  the  audience,  as  she  always  does.  In  Clan,  which 
followed,,  Miss  M.  Tree  sang  and  acted  with  all  her  wonted  sweet- 
ness of  manner;  and  Mr.  Fawcett  moved  the  feelings  powerfully  by 
his  display  of  paternal  anguish  at  the  supposed  destruction  of  a  be- 
loved daughter's  moral  reputation. 

The  Comedy  to  be  presented  to-night  at  this  Theatre,  is,  an  al- 
teration of  Rowley's  Comedy  of  f*  Anew  Wonder ;  a  Woman  neve:;: 
Vextl"  done  by  Mr.  Planche.  we  understand.  William  Rowley 
lived  in  the  time  of  James  the  First,  and  was  an  actor  as  well  as  aa 
author.  He  performed  the  character  of  the  Clown  in  this  Comedy, 
which  part  is  to  be  represented  by  Mr.  Blanchard.  Rowley  was  a 
lively,  pleasant  fellow,  quite  what  in  our  times  would  be  called  a  oon, 
vivant,  and  shewn  his  own  temperament  in  this  Play.  We  know  not 
what  Mr.  Planche  has  made  of  the  Widow  ;  but  in  the  original  she 
is  in  point  of  wealth  at  least  a  very  Mrs.  Coutts  ;  and  with  a  happy 
temper  that  ever  smiles  on  all,  and  defies  the  grim-monster  Care.—- 
We  trust  Mr.  Planche  has  taken  care  to  correct  the  indelicacies  of  x 
the  original ;  and,  if  so,  he  may  have  added  to  the  wit  and  humor  of 
it  as  much  as  he  pleases  ;  and  so,  we  wish  the  Comedy  in  its  new 
shape  every  success. 

SDmtp  Xanc  €$catte. 

Pizarro  was  acted  last  night,  to  a  good  house.  In  the  combat  be- 
tween Jllonzo  and  Pizarro,  the  former's  sword  broke,  and  left  him 
at  the  mercy  of  the  tyrant,  but  Mr.  Armstrong,  who  played  Alonzo, 
killed  his  enemy  a-la-Cribb.  The  Ballet  of  Cinderella  was  afterwards 
produced  at  this  house  for  the  first  time,  and  very  prettily  danced. 

i^ap^macfect  Cf)catte* 

The  Hypocrite,  and  The  Marriage  of  Figaro,  were  performed 
Jast  night  with  all  their  former  success. 

English  Opera. — Mr.  Mathews  had  plenty  of  laughing  friends  at 
his  "  At  Homey — He  is  to  be  found  (i  within"  every  Monday,  Thurs- 
day, ann*  Satin  da  v. 


%l)tntxt  Eopal,  ©rurj?  Cane. 

This  Evening,  the  Comedy  of 

THE  WONDER. 

Don  Felix,  Mr  ELLISTON, 
Don  Lopez,  Mr  HUGHES,  Lissardo,  MrHARLEY, 

Don  Pedro,  Mr  GATTIE,    Pedro,  Mr  Honnor, 

Gibby,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Frederick,  Mr  MERCER, 

Colonel  Briton,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Alguazil,  Mi  Webster,     Soldier,  Mr  Randall. 

Donna  Violante,    Mrs  YATES, 

Donna  IsabelIa,Miss  SMITHSON,  Inis,  Mrs  ORGER 

Flora,  MissNICOL. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

CINDERELLA. 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 

To  conclude  with  a  €»rand  Oriental  Tale  of  Magic,  called,  The 

Enchanted  Courser ; 

Or,   The  Sultan  of  Curdistan. 

With  Equestrian  Evolutions  by  Mons.  Dvgrojv  and  his  Troop, 

Almalie,  Mr.  WALLACK,     Almazoa,  Mr  PENLEY, 
The  Sophi  of  Persia,  Mr  ARCHER,     Babouc,    Mr   HARLEY, 
Shade  of  Almallk's  Brother,  Mr  O.SMITH, 
Persian  Peasants— Hassan,  Mr  MERCER.     Yusef,  Mr  WEBSTER, 
Ali,  Mr  HUGHES,     Herald,  Mr  JEFFERIES, 
Officers  of  the  Sultan  of  Gurdistan— -Mustapha.  Mr  COMER, 
Oglou,  Mr  READ,    Osmyn,  Mr  YARNOLD,     Agib,  Mr  HOWELL 
Alidor,  Mr  HENRY,  Bedir,  Mr  WILTON,  Zimaun,  Mr  Fen  ton. 
The  Princess  of  Cachemire,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 
Sherenne,  her  Slave,  Miss  CURITT. 

To-morrow,  (Is  time  here)  Der  Frcischut#,  with  Simpson  and  Co. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Miss  Lin  wood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  G^ass-w.  hiking  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  "Blowinsr,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Diokama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and   Brest 

Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter- 'change,  Strand 


Cfjeatrr  £\opal,  Cogent  Cart) en. 


This  Evening  (with  Alterations  and  Additions)  Rowley's  Comedy, 

called,  A 

Woman  never  Vext! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Cornhill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henrv  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,   Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  M EARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,   Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Nr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES.     Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

Jin  it  pissed  through  Cheapside  in  the  Year  1444. 
After  winch,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  in  3  acts,  called 

THE  ESCAPES; 

OR,  THE  WATER  CARRIER. 

The  Overture  and  Music  composed  by  Cherub i\o. 

Count  Armand,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Antonio,  Mr  KEELEY,     Daniel,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Officers,  Messrs.  BAKER,  HORREBOW, 

Soldiers,  Messrs  EVANS,  MEARS,  TINNEY,  . 

Semos,  Mr  ATKINS,     Mr  FAWCETT, 

Marcelina,  Miss  DUNN.     Angelina,  Miss  HENRY 

Constantia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 
In  act  III.  A  DANCE.  

To-morrow,  The  Barber  of  Seville. 


Cljeatre  ftoyal,  ?>aj>sjHaifut. 


*mi"*m->  'j  'Hi.-  ■■■■  ■  i  u»  '  *_s**m 


This  Evening,  {goldsmith's  Comedy  of 

^ie  Stoops  to  Conquer. 

Hferddtstfe,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Tony    Lumpkin,    Mr  LISTOi\\ 
Young;  Marlow,  Mr  VINING,'  JWerov,  MrCOATES 

'  Sir  Charles  Marlow,   Mr   YOUNGER, 
Hastings,  Mr  JOHNSON,     Ralph,  Mr  HARTLEY 

Landlord,  Mr  Ebs worth,     Giles,  Mr  Moore, 

Jack  Slang,  Mr  CoVENEY.   Tom  Twist,  Mr  C.  Jones 

Roger,  Mr  Latham,  Di<™orv,  Mr  Huckel, 

Mrs  Hardcastle,  Mrs  WINDSOR. 

Miss  Hardcastle,  {first  time)  Miss  KELLY. 

Miss  Neville,  Miss  BOYCE,     Doily,  Miss  WOOD, 


After  which',  the  Farce  of 


"Twould  Puzzle  a  Conjuror  ! 

Baron  Von  Clump.  Mr  YOUNGEtt. 
Peter,  Czar  of  Muscovy,  Mr  VINIXG,      Van  Dirnder,  Mr  MSTON, 
Peter  Stammtz,  Mr  W.  WEST,     Van  Block,  JM r  LEE, 
Admiral  Varensloff,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Officer,  Mr  C.  JONES, 
Count  dc  Marville,  Mr  COVENEV,     Waiter,  Mr  COAXES, 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of  The 

Mayor  of  Garrati 


Major  Sturgeon,  Mr  DOWTON, 
Jerry  Sneak,  Mr  W.  WEST,     Sir  Jacob  Jollop,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Crispin  Heeltap,  Mr  EBSWOliTH,     Bruin,  Mr  LEE, 

Roger,  Mr  LATHAM,     Snuffle.  Mr  COATES, 
Mrs  Sneak,  Mrs  C.  JON£S,     Mrs  Bruin,  Miss  WOOD. 

'To-morrow,  The  Beggar's  Opera,  with  The  Rivals,   &c. 


A  List  of  the  London   Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand  J  Italian  Opera,  ITaymarket   (C) 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C)       Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 

C'ovent  Garden  j  Royalty,_WelIclose  Square 

Coburir,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  Lane 

English  Opera,    Strand,  Mr.  Mathews 

Haymarket 


Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington  M.W.T 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
lf^'  Those  kith  a  C  are  Closed 


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JDaili/  Mills  of  the  Play. 

11  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  dawn  aught  in  malice." 

No.  920  Wednesday" JVb*.   10,   1824,       Price  \d. 

Coticnt  oBarben  €geatce* 

Last  night  was  produced  the  altered  Comedy  of  Rowley,  under  the  title  of 
"  A  Woman  never  Vext ;  or,  the  Widow  of  Cornhill"  This  Play  met  with 
decided  success,  and  very  justly  so.  because  it  possesses  a  light  strain  of  dia- 
logue, blended  with  scenes'  of  considerable  interest,  and,  moreover,  was  ad- 
mirably acted.  The  story  is  to  this  effect :— Foster,  an  old  and  rich  merchant 
of  London,  has  a  younger  brother,  Stephen  Foster,  whose  gaiety  of  disposi- 
tion has  led  to  his  ruin,  and  occasions  his  imprisonment,  from  which  he  is  de- 
livered by  his  brother's  son.  For  this  act,  the  elder  Foster  hates  his  son,  be- 
cause he  likewise  indulges  through  his  wife's  malevolence,  a  hatred  of  his  bro- 
ther. Old  Foster  thus  "casts  off  both,  and  refuses  them  the  least  assistance. — 
Whilst  this  state  cf  things  exist,  the  wealthy  and  happy  Widow  Welsted,  "  a. 
Woman  never  Vext,"  has  seen  and  admired  the  unfortunate  brother,  and  boldly 
and  frankly  offers  him  her  hand  and  her  riches,  which  Stephen  most  gladly  ac- 
cepts, and  soon  after  arrives  at  the  honorable  post  of  Sheriff  of  London. — 
Stephen  having  taken  under  his  protection  his  Nephew,  the  elder  Foster  and 
his  wife  are  doubly  enraged  at  the  favorable  fortunes  of  the  brother  and  son  ; 
but  from  uufortunate  speculation  being  quite  ruined  and  compelled  to  seek  shelter 
in  Ludgate  prison,  he  there  is  followed  by  the  affectionate  attentions  of  his 
son,  who  is  thus  reconciled  to  his  father.  Stephen,  however,  restrains  his 
feelings,  filled  with  anger  at  the  recollection  of  the  slights  he  had  Suffered 
when  in  misfortune  from  his  brother  ;  and  the  nephew,  having  made  free  with 
some  of  his  uncle's  money  to  relieve  his  father,  is  threatened,  but  not  se- 
riously, with  imprisonment  in  Newgate,  at  the  moment  Stephen  has  discharged 
his  brother's  debt  and  set  him  free.  The  elder  Foster,  ignorant  of  his  de- 
liverer, and  indignant  a*  the  supposed  committal  of  his  son  to  Newgate,  has- 
tens to  Guildhall,  during  the  festivity  of  the  Lord  Mayor's  day,  and  before 
the  King,  the  Sheriffs,  and  whole  assemblage,  makes  complaint  against  his 
brother,  who  in  his  defence  states  what  he  has  done,  embraces  his  nephew,  and 
is  embraced  by  his  repentant  brother,  whose  son  is  united  to  the  lovely  daugh- 
ter of  a  worthy  citizen,  v  r>lst  Stephen  introduces  his  wife  to  the  King,  as  the 
founder  of  his  fortunes,  and  "  a  Woman  never  Vexed."1  Mr.  Young,  Mr. 
C.  Kbmble,  Mr.  Cooper,  Miss  Chester,  and  Miss  Lacy,  had  the  chief  cha- 
racters and  acted  them  most  appropriately.  There  was  a  representation  of  the 
Lord  Mayor's  Shew  in  1-144,  which  was  splendidly,  and  no  doubt  accurately 
got  up.  The  whole  was  received  with  great  applause,  and  Mr.  Kf.mble  an- 
nounced the  Comedy  for  to-night  amidst  cheers  from  all  parts  of  the  house, 
which  overflowed  at  an  early  hour. 

SDrurp  Sane  €fjcatre* 

The  Wonder,  Cinderella,  and   The  Enchanted   Courser,    were   performed 
last  night  to  a  good  house. 

^ap^inar&ct  €gcatrc. 

The  pieces  here  last  night  were  She  Stoops  to  Conquer,  'Twould  Puzzle  a 
Conjuror,  and  The  Mayor  of  Garratt. 

Adelphi. — There  was  a  crowded  house  to  see  Valmondi  last  night. — It  is  a 
very  Jerri  fie  affair* 


Cijeatre  3&opal,  Cotient  CarDen. 


Tills  Evening  (with  Alterations  and  Additions)  Rowley's  Comedy, 

called,  A 


©man  never  Vext! 


Oi%  The  Widow  of  Cornhill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jnu.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  M EARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsied,  [the  Widoiv~]  Miss  CHESTER, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES. 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

As  it  pissed  through  Cheapside  in  the  Fear  1444. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Burlier  of  Seville 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  JONES, 
Figaro,  MrDURUSET,     Basil   Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Fiorello,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Argus,  Mr  MEARS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  HENRY,     Notary,  Mr  Atkins, 

Rosina,    Miss     M.    TREE, 
Marcellina,  Mrs  BOYLE. 


To-inotTovv,   The  Stranger,  with  Charles  the  Second. 


Cljeatre  3&opal,  ©rut|>  2,ant. 


This  Evening,  (1st  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian.  Mi- KNIGHT, 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH)  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y  ARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVKV. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCEJMER  Y. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports.  Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge.  The  Wolf's  Hollow.  Incantation.  Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus.  Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus.  The  Black  Valley.  TIm 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 

After  which,  a  Ballet,  called  . 

CINDERELLA. 

By  Mods.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  with  tlie  Comedy  of 


N  AND  CO. 


Mr  Simpson,  Mr  TERRY,     Mr  Bromley.  Mr  BROWNE, 
Mrs  Bromley,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 
Mrs  Simpson;  Mrs  BUNN,      Madame  La  Trappe,  Mrs  ORGER> 
Mrs  Fitzallan,  Miss  SMITHSON. 

To-morrow,  The  Citizen,  Maria,  Miss  Isabella  Paton. 

A  List  of  the  London   Theatres. 


Adelphi,   Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Cobursf,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  l^ane 

English. Opera,   Strand,  Mr.  Mathews 

Haymarket 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty.  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington  M.W.T 
West  London.  Tottauham  Street 
{}js    'I  hose  with  a  *"■  are  Closed 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock* 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Fxeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  'Giass-workino  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displacing 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  \VorKiiig---l6l,  Strand. 


Cimtti't  ftopa.lv  f}&v 


0>  WV£3  -" 


This  Evening  will  be  performed 

^9  Opera* 

Peach  um,  Mr  WILLIAMS,    V* 
Lockit,  Mr  DOWTON,       Filch,    Mr  W.  WEST, 
Captain  Macheath,  Mr  MELROSE, 

£en  Budge,  Mr  EBSWORTH,     Wat  Dreary,  Mr  L  \THAM, 

Mat  o'the  Mint,  Mr  BROUGH,     Jemmy  Twitchor.  Mr  COATES, 

Djawer,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Crook-fingered  Jack,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Nimmiug  Ned,  Mr  SAUNDERS,      Harry  Paddington,  Mr  KBNCff, 

Polly,  Miss  GEORGE,     Lucv,  Mrs  C.  JONES, 
Mrs  Peachum,  Mrs  WINDSOR. 
JennV  Diver,  Mrs  Coveney,    Tawdry,  Miss  Wood. 
In  Act  III.  A  Hornpipe  in  Fetters  by  Mr  BEMETZRIEDER 

After  which;  Sheridan's  Comedy  of 

THE  RIYALS. 

Sir  Anthony  Absolute,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Capt.  Absolute,  Mr  VINING, 

Faulkland,  Mr  HAMBLIN,      Acres,  Mr  LISTON, 

Sir  Lucius  O'Trig^er,   Mr  LEE, 

Fag,  Mr  COVENEY,     David,  Mr  DUFF, 

Coachman,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON. 

Servants,  Messrs,  C.  JONES,  and  COATES, 

Mrs  Malaprop,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Lydia  Languish,  Miss  KELLY,  Julia,  Mrs  Hamblin 

Lucy,  Mrs  C.  JONES,     Maid,  Mrs  KENDALL, 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Simpson  and  Co. 

Mr  Simpson,  Mr  DOWTON,     Mr  Bromley,  Mr  VINING, 

Forster,  Mr  C.  JONES,     Servant,  Mr  COATES, 

Mrs  Simpson,  Mrs  GLOVER,     Madame  La  Trappe,  Mrs  C.  JONES 

Mrs  Bromley,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD,     Mrs  Fitzallan,  Mrs  HILL, 

To-morrow,  f  Under  the  Patronage  of  B.  It.  11.  the  Duke  of  Sussex) 
The   Hypocrite,    with  Sylvester  Dagtfenvood,  and  The  Agreeable 
Surprise,  for  the  Benefit  of  the  City  Philanthropic  Society. 
PrTtUecT&  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denraark-court,  Exefer-'cBange  ,  Str  and 


THE 


Vfttatrtcal  Afyscvlttt* ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

••  NotWng  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

*r-*^-~*r  ^~  ^^  ^  _^-  ^ 

A'o.  921  Thursday,  Nov.   11,  1824.         Price  Id. 


Covent  Garden. — The  second  performance  of  the  revived  pleasant 
and  interesting  Comedy  of  "  A  JVoman  never  Vext"  went  off  with 
much  eclat.  It  is  really  a  very  amusing  Play,  and  being  admirably 
acted  by  Messrs.  C.  Kemble,  Young,  and  Mr.  CoorER,  and  by  Miss 
Chester,  Miss  Lacy,  Mr.  Bartley,  Mr.  Keeley,  &c.  In  The 
Barber  of  Seville,  which  followed,  Miss  M.  Tree  sang  delightfully. 

Drury  Lane. — The  Manager  of  this  Theatre  having  resolved  to 
present  the  celebrated  Romantic  Opera  of  Der  Freischutz,  in  the 
same  manner  that  it  was  produced  on  the  German  stage,  the  fulfill- 
ment of  his  intentions  took  place  last  night.  It  is  not  for  us  to  say- 
how  large  a  portion  of  the  public  have  been  already  gratified  with  the 
music  of  this  Opera;  no  doubt  the  Manager  has  made  his  just  ob- 
servations and  calculation  of  the  degree  that  public  curiosity  can  be 
carried  on  this  point :  but  we  will  remark,  that  the  regular  play-goers 
have  long  since  been  satiated  with  Der  Freischutz.  On  the  present 
occasion,  the  piece  has  been  presented  with  all  its  original  music  and 
every  original  character;  which  form  a  novelty  in  its  representation  in 
this  country.  Wc  had  to  regret  that  Mr.  Braiiam  and  Miss  Ste- 
phens were  not  here  to  fill  the  two  leading  vocal  characters,  yet  the 
audience  felt  very  much  pleased  with  the  efforts  of  Mr.  T.  Cooke  and 
Miss  Graddon  :  indeed  we  never  heard  Mr.  Cooke  to  more,  advantage. 
Mr.  Horn  represented  Casper,  because,  we  presume,  there  was  some 
music  attached  to  the  part.  The  chief  distinction  between  this  ver- 
sion of  Der  Freischutz,  and  that  at  Covent  Garden,  lies  in  the  moral 
being  differently  managed.  Here  the  virtuous  lover  of  the  Ranger's 
daughter  is  drawn  within  the  influence  of  the  evil  spirit  ;  but  he  re- 
pents, and  struggles  against  and  overcomes  it :  and  here  the  good  spi- 
rit assays  its  power  over  the  misguided  Casper,  but  his  evil  genius 
prevails  at  last,  and  he  is  dragged  into  the  gulph  of  perdition.  In 
the  management  of  these  trials  of  disposition,  there  was  considerable 
effect  produced  ;  and  as  the  scenery  was  appropriate,  and  the  music 
in  most  parts  well  executed,there  was  no  symptoms  of  disapprobation, 
and  the  Opera  was  announced  for  to-night  with  the  entire  good  will  of 
th«i  audience.     Simpson  and  Co.  followed. 

Ha ym arret. —  The  Beggar's  Opera,  The  Rivals,  and  Simpson  and 
Co.  were  the  performances  here  last  night.  At  the  end  of  the  second 
piece,  Mr.  Dov/ton  addressed  the  audience  as  follows  : — 

"  Ladies  and  Genilemen — I  regret  to  say  that  Mrs.  Glover  has  been  taken 
suddenly  and  seriously  ill,  and,  therefore,  cannot  have  the  honor  of  appearing 
before  you.  That  you  might  not  be  disappointed,  a  Lady  who  was  behind  the 
scenes,  has  kindjy  volunteered  to  play  that  part;  and  I  have,  therefore,  the 
pleasure  of  announcing  that  Mrs.  Byrne,  of  the  York  Theatre,  will  make  her 
appearance  before  ycu  this  evening  in  the  part  of  Mrs.  Simpson.  Permit  me 
to  beg  your  kind  indulgence  for  a  lady  who  appears  before  you  under  such  pe- 
culiar circumstances."    Slit  played  with  considerable  spirit  and  judgment. 


CfKatre  &oimi.  Cogent  CatUen. 


ft 


This  Evening,  the  Play  of 

THE  STRANGER 

The  Stranger,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Count  Wintersen,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Count's  Son,  Master  BODEN,  George,  Mr  HEATH, 

Baron  Steinfort,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Tobias,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Henry,  Mr  O'BRIEN, 

Francis,  Mr  FARLEY,     Solomon,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Peter,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Stranger's  Children,  Misses  BODEN,  &  WELLS, 

Mrt  Haller,  Mrs  SLOMAN, 
[Being  her  Third  Appearance  in  London.] 

Annette,  Miss  HALLANDE;  Claudine,  Miss  DUNN, 

Countess  Wintersen,  Mrs  VINING, 

Charlotte,  Mrs  GIBBS. 

Susan,  Mrs  GlFFORD,    Hannah,  Miss  BARNETT, 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second. 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT,      Edward,  Mr  DURUSET, 
Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 

Lady  Clara,  Miss  JONES,      Mary,  Miss  M.  TREE. 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  &e. 


iieatre  fcopaL  ??a^iMariut. 


FOR  THE  BENEFIT  OF 

The  City  Philanthropic  Institution. 


This  Evening,  Bickerstaf's  Comedy  of 

THE 


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Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  VINING,  Darnlev,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  L1STON, 

Seward,  Mr  COYENEY,     Servant,  Mr  C.JONES, 

Old  Ladv  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Miss'KELLY,     Betty,     Mrs  COYENEY. 

You  no;  Ladv  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 


After  which  the  Comie  Piece  of 

ylvester  Daggerwoo^. 

Sylvester  Daggcrwood,  Mr  W.  WEST,       Fustian,  Mr  WILLIAMS. 


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To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  ealled 


The  Agreeable  Surprise 

Sir  Feb?  Friendly.  Mr  WILLIAMS, 
Chicane,  Mr  YOUNGER,     Compton,   Mr  LEE, 
Eugene,  Mr  HUCKEL,  Lingo,  Mr  LISTON, 
John,  Mr  Coveney,     Thomas,  Mr  C.  Jones, 
Stump,    Mr    Ebsvyorth,       Cudden,    Mr   Coates, 
Mrs  Cheshire,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 
Laura,  Mrs  GARRICK,      Fringe,   Mrs  C.  JONES. 
CowsJip,  [1st  time]  Miss  KELLY. 

To-morrow.  The  Hypocrite,  with  the  Marriage  of  Figaro. 


Cfjeatn  Eopal,  Brurp  $.aite. 


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This  Evening,  (2nd  $ii»e  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 


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Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kiliau,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Bernard,    Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKK, 

Camper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  0.  SMITH,  Hermit.  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Demon  of  the  Harts:,  Mr  IIOWKLL, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  YARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCH  A  RD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  CU1HTT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  IJohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports.-— Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. —  1'lie  Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation. — Hail  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  Valley. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 


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To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


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Old  Phi'lpot,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Yoiuiy  Wildiiiir,   Mr  THOMPSON, 
Yuun-  Plii!pot,Mr  BROWNE,  Beaufort.Mr  Mercer 

Sir  James  Wilding  Mr  HUGHES, 
Quildrive,  Mr  FENTON/   Dapper,  Mr  WEBSTER, 

Servants,  Messrs.  IIonnor  &  PoVEY. 

Com  line,  Miss  CARR, 
L_  Maria,   Miss   ISABELLA  PATON. 

-ib-morrow,  Der  Freiscliiitz,  with  High  Life  Below  Stairs. 


EXHIBITIONS.                         v 
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Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  tili  Four  o'clock.  

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Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

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**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No .  922  Friday' Nov.   1 2 ,   \ 824 .  Price  Id. 


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Calient  <£arbeu  Glt)tatte* 

Last  night  The  Stranger  was  played  here  to  an  indifferent  house. 
The  principal  attraction  being  the  Mrs.  Haller  of  Mrs.  Sloman. — 
This  is  a  part  in  which  Miss  O'Neil  (we  cannot  avoid  comparisons 
now  and  then,)  was  perhaps  more  successful  than  in  any  of  the  va- 
rious parts  she  attempted,  with  the  exception  perhaps  of  Evadne. — 
The  lofty  demeanour  and  powerful  marking  of  Mrs.  Siddgns  was  less 
called  for  here,  than  in  her  usual  range  of  character,  consequently 
her  charming  successor  made  the  part  more  peculiarly  her  own :  her 
forte  was  almost  entirely  the  pathetic,  she  was  •  like  Niobc,  all  tears/ 
her  grief  had  a  fullness  and  luxury  about  it  that  was  as  new  as  it  was 
overpowering.  Mrs.  Sloman  has  also  chosen  this  path,  for  which  in- 
deed her  capabilities  are  particularly  suited.  Her  pathos  is  always 
elective,  and  in  this  very  lachrymose  Play  it,  of  course,  had  full 
scope.  With  respect  to  her  general  style,  we  thought  there  was  ra- 
ther too  much  acting  in  the  earlier  scenes.  JUrs.  Haller,  although  a 
very  sweet  and  accommodating  housekeeper,  is  still  labouring  under  a 
load  of  affliction  :  a  cloud  should  hang  over  her,  and  give  a  fixed, 
though  subdued  shade  to  her  brow.  In  the  scene  with  the  Countess, 
and  the  concluding  one,  she  appeared  to  most,  and  indeed  to  very 
great  advantage.  On  the  whole,  she  must,  we  apprehend,  be  con- 
sidered the  best  representative  of  the  frail  Countess  that  we  at  pre- 
sent possess.  Mr.  Young's  Stranger  was,  as  usual,  a  very  forcible 
and  effective  performance.  The  Play,  we  think,  is  not  so  popular  as  it 
used  to  be,  nor  does  it  deserve  to  be,  but  the  conclusion  is  here  ma- 
naged in  the  best  possible  manner,  as  it  is  doubtful  whether  the  par- 
ties are  reconciled  or  not. 

SPrutp  Slant  €fjcattc* 

After  l)er  Freischutz,  which  went  off  well,  the  ballet  of  Cinder- 
ella was  very  prettily  danced  by  Mons.  Hullin's  Pupils.  The  Citizen 
followed,  in  which  Miss  Isabella  Paton  made  her  first  appearance 
this  season,  as  Maria. — She  was  very  favorably  received  throughout. 
Mr.  Browne  played  Young  Philpot  very  respectably. — There  was  a 
moderately  attended  house. 

Ijjap^marftet  €f)eatrc* 

The  Hypocrite,  Sylvester  Daggerwood,  and  The  Jlgreeable  Sur- 
prise, were  the  performances  here  last  night,  being  for  the  Benefit  of 
the  Western  Philanthropic  Institution. — There  was  a  good  house. 

(£|rFor  want  of  room  \vc  are  obliged  to  omit  the  favors  of  our  Correspondents. 


Cfjeatte  3&opal,  Cogent  Catfcett. 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations  and  Additions)  Rowley's  Comedy, 

called,  A 

Woman  never  Vext! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  CornhilL 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 
Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 
Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 
Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lamhskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOVV,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Nr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow']  Miss  CHESTER, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES. 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

JJs  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 
After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  in  3  acts,  called 


THE  ESCAPES 


• 
9 


OR,  THE  WATER  CARRIER. 

The  Overture  and  •Music  composed  by  Cherubixo. 

Count  Armand,   Mr  PEARMAN, 

Antonio,  Mr  KEELEY.     Daniel,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Officers,  Messrs.  BAKER,  HORREBOW, 

Soldiers,  Messrs  EVANS,  MEARS,  TINNEY, 

Semos,  Mr  ATKINS     Mr  FAWCETT, 

Marceiina,  Miss  DUNN.     Angelina.  Miss  HENRY 

Constantia,   Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  and  Clari. 


theatre  Eoj>al»  Srurp  Cane. 


This  Evening,  (3rd  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,    Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMiTH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL.  &  YARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEV. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENER  Y. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  wkh  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. — The  Wolfs  Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhfius. — The  Black  Valley. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

CINDERELLA. 

By  Mons.  HULLLVs  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

Monsieur  Tonson* 

Tom  King,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Monsieur  Morbleu,    Mr  GATTIE, 

Mr  Thompson,    Mr   THOMPSON, 

Jack  Ardourlv,  Mr  MERCER, 

Rusty,  Mr  YARNOLD,      Useful,  Mr  COMER, 

Nap,  the  Watchman,  Mr  SMITH, 

Adolphine  de  Courcv,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Mrs  Thompson,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Madame  Bellegarde,  Mrs  WESTON. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  and  the  Highland  Reel. 


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€i)eatie  iiopl,  ^ay=iHattet. 

This  Evening,  Bickerstaf's  Comedy  of 

THE   HYPOCRJ  '" 

Doctor  Cantwell,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Col.  Lambert,  Mr  VINING,  Darniey,  Mr  JOHNSON, 

Sir  John  Lambert,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Maw-worm,  Mr  LISTON, 

Seward,  Mr  COVENEY,     Servant,  Mr  C.JONES, 

Old  Lady  Lambert,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Charlotte,  Miss  KELLY,     Bettv,     Mrs  COVENEY, 

Young  Lady  Lambert,  Miss  BOYCE, 


After  which,  the  Opera  of  The 

Marriage  of  Figaro. 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  YINING, 

Fiorello,   Mr  HUCKEL,     Figaro,   Mr  LISTON, 

Cherubino,  the  Page,  Miss  KELLY. 

Antonio,  Mr  WILKINSON,      Basil,  Mr  BROUGH, 

Notary,  Mr  EbswOrth,     Sebastian,  Mr  Mqoke, 

Prin6ipal   Dancers,  Mrs  GilmorE,  &   Miss  Colson, 
who  will  dance  A  SPANISH  BOLERO. 

Countess  Almaviva,  Jfcjrs  GARRICK, 

Susanna,  Miss  GEORGE,  who  will  introduce 

"  Lot  here  the  Gentle  Lark" 

Morcellina,    Mrs    COVENEY, 

Barbarina,  Mrs  C.  JONES 

To-morrow,  Teazing  made  Easy,  Love  in  a  Village,  &c 

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Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

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THE 

UTitcatmal  4Ni£tvbn* ; 

Baili/  Bilk  of  the  Plat/. 

41  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  dotvn  anghi  in  malice. "* 

No.  923  Saturday,  Nov.   13,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Cobcnt  <£acticn  €Ijcatrc. 

The  very  amusing  and  interesting  Comedy  of  "  A  Woman  never 
Vext"  attracted  a  numerous  and  genteel  audience  here  last  night. — 
Mr.  C.  Kemble  appears  to  great  advantage  in  this  piece — his  acting 
is  throughout  in  the  most  happy  keeping  with  the  character  he  sus- 
tains.—There  was  much  applause.     The  Escapes  followed. 

SDrurp  Unite  €$catrc» 

The  new  version  of  Der  Freischvtz  was  again  represented  last 
night,  and  seems  likely  to   make   the  right  "  hideous"  hero   for  "  a 

pfettv  considerahle  d d  long  time,"  as   Mr.  Jonathan  IV.  Dou- 

likins"  would  say.  We  think  the  Overture,  as  executed  here,  a  far 
finer  performance  than  at  the  English  Opera  or  Covent  Garden.  J  here 
is  an  awe  and  mystery  conveyed  in  its  subdued  tones,  and  its  many 
deep-felt  passages,  which  have  an  effect  almost  amounting  to  the  sub- 
lime. Had  the  representatives  of  Adolph  and  Casper,  indeed,  been 
first-rate  people,  Mr.  Eeliston  would  have  taken  the  lead  of  his  ri- 
vals in  public  estimation,  although  they  have  got  before  him  in  point 
of  time.  Mr.  Horn,  however,  is  not  equal  either  to  the  acting  or 
singing  of  the  latter,  and  we  ennnot  help  thinking  the  piece  would 
have  been  much  more  effective  if  the  part  had  been  shorn  of  its  music, 
and  entrusted  to  Mr.  Wallack,  who  would  have  thrown  Mr.  Bennett 
into  the  shade  in  his  "  plumber  trade,"  as  the  London  Magazine 
phrases  it.  We  think  Mr.  O.  Smith's  devil  is  as  much  superior  to 
his  infernal  rivals  as  Milton's  Satan  is  superior  to  the  vulgar 
horned-and-tnilcd  devil  of  Tasso.  What  higher  prai.se  could  Mr. 
Smith  desire  ? — He  is  the  King  of  Terrors — the  arch  fiend — the  devil 
par  excellence.  We  like  his  red-hot  robes  and  visage — it  is  a  great 
improvement  on  the  black  accoutrement  of  Mr.  T.  P.  Cooke  and  Mr. 
Evans. — He  looks  like  a  Salamander,  or  the  Fire  King  in  the  rejected 
Addresses.  Who  is  Mr.  O.  Smith  ? — We  desire  more  of  his  acquain- 
tance.— There  was  a  good  house.     Monsieur  Tonson  followed. 

I^apmiarlfct  Zfycatzc. 

One  night  more,  and  this  popular  Theatre  closes  its  mirthful  sea- 
son.    The  Performances  of  to-night  are  all  of  a  humorous  nature. 

A  meeting  took  place  on  Thursday  morning,  on  Barnes  Common, 
between  two  Gentlemen  of  the  names  of  Stephenson  and  Kendrick,  in 
consequence  of  a  dispute  at  Drury  Lane  Theatre.  The  Parties  fired 
twice  and  missed,  and  in  the  last  round,  Mr.  Stephenson  received  his 
adversary's  fire,  and  discharged  his  pistol  in  tfe«  air,  and  a  reconci- 
liation took  place  through  the  interference  of  friends. — British  Press. 


Cfjeatre  &oj>al.  Cogent  Caften. 

This  Evening,  (20th  time  here)  the  Opera  fcf 

er  Frei&cfautz  ; 

Or  the  Iliack  Huntsman  of  Bohemia* 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,    iYft|.c„ofi    Han,        Mr  TINNEY 
Wilhelm,  Mi  PEARMAN,    >  *  ag"8  °    <  J8"*'      £*  H^T 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      $  the  For08t  (  Mftthew>  Mr  ***  ■ 
The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf "s  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN* 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHABD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

Act  I.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Tavoret  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.    The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2.— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'i 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tfjc  £t?agic  2$alfo 

Act  3.—The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  wi»o 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  1  HE  BURNING  FOREST. 


To  conclude  with  the  Opera  of 

(Jlari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Page,  Master  LONGHURST,    Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY, 
Geronio,  Mr  Keeley,  Giulio,  Mr  Tinxey,  Claudio,  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 
Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Cliaraciers  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pr'legrino,  (ft  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

On  Monday,  a  Woman  never  Vext,  with  Harlequin  &  Poor  Kobiu 


Cijeatve  ftopal,  firurj)  3.ane. 

This  EveHiag,     (4th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  t>f 

Der  Freiscliiitz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kflifen,  MfKXIGHT, 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel.  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G   SMITH 

Demon  of  the  ttai  tz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y  ARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Liuda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEV. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. —  The  Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  ia  the 
Jaggerhans. — Inferior  of  the  Jaggerhan?. — The  Blaek  Valley*-^- Tiid 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

3INDE  R  E  LLA. 

Bv  Mons.  HULUN's  PUPILS. 


rJ'o  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

The  Highland 

Laird  of  RayV;  Mr  HUGHES, 
M'Gilpin,  Mr  GA'ITIE,  Sandy,  Mr  FOSTER, 

Shell v.  Mr  HARLEY,  who  will  introduce 

-FAITH  I'LL  AWA'  TO  THE  BRIDAL." 

Charley,  Mr  FITZWILLIAM, 

Crowdv,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Apie,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Serjeant  Jack,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Kelpie,  Mr  FENTON,  Benin,  Master  WIELAND, 

Captain  Dash,  Mr  YARNOLD, 
Jenny,  Miss  CUBITT,    Moggie,    Mrs  WAYLETT, 

On  Monday  Macbeth— Macbeth  Mr.  MACREADV. 


KXHIBITIONS.  ~ 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,   and   Brest 
Harbour — OpenDaily  f<om  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

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Cijcattf  fcopai.  f^a^jHatfeet. 

This  Evening  the  Comedy  of 

ftzing  made  Easy, 

Litigant,   Mr  WILLIAMS,     Mix  era,  Mr  LEE, 

Peter  Pastoral,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Glow- Worm,  Mr  VINING,  Duimv,  Mr  COATES, 

Gammon,   Mv  W.  WEST, 
Thomas,    MrCovenev,    Countryman,     Mr  Ebsworth, 

Mis  Teazer,  Mrs  WINDSOR. 

Mrs  Cnimptoii.    Miss  BOYCE,     Mixem  Mrs  HILL, 

Miss  Crumpton,   Miss  WOOD, 

Miss  Manly,   Mrs   W,   CLIFFORD, 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Love  in  a  Village* 

Sir  William  Meadows,  Mr  YOUNGER, 

Youns  Meadows,  Mr  MELROSE, 

Justice  Woodcock,  Mr  DOWTON, 

Eustace,    Mr  W.  JOHNSON,      Hod^e,  Mr  WEST, 

Hawthorn,  Mr  HUCKEL, 
Carter,  Mr  EBSWORTH,  Footman,  Mr  BARTLEY 

Mrs  Deborah  Woodcock,  Mrs  WINDSOR, 

Madge,  Miss  KELLY,       Lucinda,  Mrs  GARRICK, 

Rosetta,  Miss  GEORGE,     who  will  introduce 

"  SHOULD    HE   UPBRAID. " 

Cook,  Mr  Latham,     Housemaid,  Miss  Coveney, 
In  Act  L — A  Statue  Dance, 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

Fortune's  Frolic 


• 


R3bin  Rouoh-head,  lUr  WILKINSON, 

Snacks,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Rattle,  Mr  W.  WEST,      Clown,  Mr  EBSWORTH, 

Frank,  Mr  COVENEY.   James,  Mr  C.  JONES, 

Maroerv,  Mrs  KENDALL 

Miss  Nancy,  Miss  WOOD,  Dolly,  Mrs  T.  HILL, 

On  Monday,  llosina,  with  Every  One  has  his  Fault,  and  Turn  Out, 
(the  last  night  of  the  Company's  performing  this  season. 


THE 


Vftcatrtcal  (Mt&rbc? ; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." . 

No.  924  Mdnda^Nov .15,  1824.  Price  hi. 


m 


Cofcent  <£arfctn  €ljcatre. 

Der  Freischutz  was  repeated  on  Saturday  night,  to  a  numerous 
and  very  genteel  audience,  amongst  whom  we  observed  a  box  in  the 
dress-cirele,  entirely  filled  with  young  ladies  of  from  twelve  to  fifteen 
or  sixteen  years  of  age,  uniformly  attired  in  white  with  a  red  sash. 
We  understood  they  were  the  Pupils  of  the  Royal  Academy  of  Music. 
They  appeared  highly  delighted  with  the  Opera;  and  it  was  not  the 
least  pleasing  sight  of  the  evening  to  remark  that  unsophisticated  ex- 
pression of  feeling  which  at  these  years  is  so  charming.  The  Over- 
ture, as  usual,  was  encored ;  Miss  Paton  obtained  great  applause 
for  her  fine  execution  of  the  scena  :  and  Mr.  Pearman,  Miss  Love, 
&c.  sang  with  much  effect.     Clari  followed,  and  was  much  admired. 

SDrurp  Sane  €f)catrc. 

The  performance  of  the  new  version  of  Her  FreiscJiutz,  produced 
a  good  house  here  on  Saturday  night.  The  music  of  this  piece  is 
ably  executed  in  many  parts,  particularly  by  the  Orchestra,  Mr.  T. 
Cooke,  Miss  Graddon,  Mr.  Horn,  and  Mr.  Bedford  :  but  the  cho- 
russes  might  be  improved  :  they  should  endeavour  to  harmonize  more. 
It  is  the  beauty  of  a  chorus  to  be  as  it  were  one  voice — there  should 
be  no  individualizing.  Why  does  Mr.  Yarnold,  for  instance,  place 
liimself  go  much  apart  from  the  main  body  ?  A  chorus  should  stand 
compactly,  and  steady,  and  face  the  audience  so  as  to  throw  their 
voices  in  the  same  direction.  This  Piece  as  acted  here,  has  more  of 
the  terrific  in  it  than  elsewhere,  by  the  frequent  appearance  of  the 
Demon,  which  is  particularly  necessary  to  keep  up  the  idea  conveyed 
by  the  music.  We  think  the  Demon  a  hit  in  his  way — he  \a  truly  a 
very  attractive  devil.  The  Highland  Reel  followed,  in  which  Mrs. 
Waylett  acted  Moggie  with  much  applause. 

^ap-nnarfeet  <3E£)catix. 

OiV  Saturday  evening  the  laughable  Comedy  of  Teazing  made 
Easy,  Love  in  a  Village,  and  Fortune's  Frolic,  were  performed  to 
a  good  house.  In  the  Opera,  Miss  George  again  sustained  the  cha- 
racter of  Rosetta,  and  introduced  the  song  of  "  Should  he  upbraid," 
which  she  sang  with  sweetness,  and  was  encored.  The  Statute  Dance 
elicited  shouts  of  applause,  by  the  rustic  simplicity  of  Miss  Kelly's 
Jiadge,  Mr.  W.  West's  Hodge,  Mr.  Ebsworth's  Carter,  &c.  For- 
tune's Frolics  finished  the  amusements,  in  which  Mr.  Wilkinson*,  as 
Robin,  wa*J  highly  entertaining.     This  is  the  last  night  of  the  season. 

English  Opera  —Mr.  Mathews  will  be  found  At  Home  this  evening 
Hrith  his  celebrated  "  Trip  to  America." 


Cljeafif  llopl,  Cobent  CatUett. 


This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  €omedy  of 

Woman  never  Vext ! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  ComhilL 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  tfie  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,   Mr  HARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

F!eece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,   Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS,.. 

Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 
•        Jane,  Miss  JONES. 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

As  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

After  which,  (LAST  TIME)  the  popular  Pantomime  of 

Harlequin  $f  Poor  Robin. 

Or,  the  House  that  Jack  Built. 

Jack  the  Miller,  (afterwards  Harlequin)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Gatfer  Gandy,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

Priest  Shaven  and  Shorn,  fafteiwa.us  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Rosebud,  (afterwards  Colombine)  Mrs  VEDY. 


.  To-morrow,  A  Women  never  Vext,  and  1  he  Children  in  the  Wood. 


theatre  &opal,.  Dvurp  Lane. 


This  Evening,  the  Tragedy  of 


Duncan,  Kinff  of  Scotland,  Mr  POWELL, 

Malcolm,  Mr  MERCER.       Donalbaiu,  Miss  CARR, 

Macbeth,  Mr  MACREADY, 

Banpno,  Mr  POPE,     Lenox,  Mr  YOUiNGE, 

Macduff,  Mr  WALLACK, 

Rosse,  Mr  PENLEY,     Fleance,  Miss  WILLMOTT 

Siward,  Mr  THOMPSON, 
Seyton,   Mr  Webster,     Serjeant,  Mr  Comer, 
Physician,  Mr  Yarnold,  Arni'd    Head,  Mr  Johnson, 

Murderers,  Messrs  Howell,  and  Read, 
Officers,  Messrs  Randall,  and  Wilton. 

Lady  Macbeth,  Mrs  BUNN, 
Gentlewoman,     Miss    P  O  O  h  E, 

Hecate,  Mr  G.  SMITH,  1st  Witch,  MrGATTIE, 
2nd  Do.  Mr  KNIGHT,  3rd  do.  Mr  FITZWILLIAM 


To  conclude  with  the  Mc!o  Drama  of 


e 


9 


General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,     Keimiure,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Farmer  Enfield,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Edward  Enfield,  Mr  AflCHER, 

Donald,  Mr  SHERWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Lindley,  Mr  G.  SMITH,  Evan,  Mr  WEBSTER,  Gabriel,  Mr  POVEY 

Derncleugb,  Mr  FENTON     Allen.  Mr  HONNOR, 

Steenic,  Mr  READ,     Gelletlev,  Mr  RANDALL, 
Serjeant,  Mr  HOWELL,        Peter,  Mr  SHERIFF, 

Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  WESTON,     Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  SMITHSON, 
Janet,  Mrs  WILLMOTT,     Jessy,  Miss  CARR. 

To-morrows  Der  Freischutz,  with  Cinderella. 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views—Charters   Cathedral,   and   Brest 
Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Cloek. 

Piinuj  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  E*e  rei-'ch'ange,  Strand 


Cljeattt  l\cn>al,  ^a^iHatlut. 


BUW.  DIP—. 


Last  Night  of  the  Company  '$    Performing   this  Season 
This  Evening,  the  musical  Farce  of 


Btlviile,  Mr  MELROSE,     William,  Mr  W.  WEST, 

Captain  Belville,   Mr  HUCKEL, 
1st  Irishman,   Mr  LEE,      2nd  Irishman,  Mr  TULIP. 

Rustic,  Mr  EBSWORTi  I, 

Reapers,  Messrs  Brough,  Latham,  Kench,  Hemes, 

Caulfielcl,  Guischard,   Moore,  &c, 

Dorcas,  Mrs  KENDALL,     Phoebe,  Mrs  C.JONES. 

Retina,   Miss  GEORGE,   who  will  iniroduce. 

"  Sweet  Home,  '  "  Lo,  here  the  gentle  Lark"  &  "  The  Echo  Song." 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Every  One  has  his  Fault 

Sir  Robert  Ramble,   Mr  V1N1NG, 

Solus,  Mr  DOWTON,  Harmonv,  Mr  .WILLIAMS, 

Lord  Norland,   Mr  YOUNGER, 

Mr  Irwin,  Mr  HAMBLIN,     Sam,  Mr  COATES, 

Placid,  Mr  W.  JOHNSON,   Edward,  Master  Glover, 

Hammond,   Mr  C.  Jones,     Porter,   Mr  Latham, 

William,   Mr  Bartlev,      Robert,  Mr  Moore, 

Lady  Eliinor  Irwin,  Mrs  GLOVER, 

Miss  Wooburn,  Mrs  HAMBLFN, 

Miss  Spinster,  Mrs  WINDSOR,  Servant*  Miss  Wood, 

Mrs  Placid,  Mrs  W.  CLIFFORD. 

To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

TURN  OUT. 

Restive,    Mr  DOWTON, 

Somei  ville,  Mr  MELROSE,  Forage,  Mr  W.WEST, 

Dr.  Truckle,  Mr  WILLIAMS, 

Cook,  Mr  C.JONES,     Simon,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Gregory,  Mr  WILKINSON, 

Mrs  Ramsay,  Mrs  KENDALL,  Peggy,  Mrs  JONES, 

Marian  Ramsa\\  Miss  KELLY. 


THE 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

Ao.  925  T*esdafrlVov7'i6*  1824.  Price  Id. 

•r  Cogent  <£at&cn  ^Tljcatrc. 

The  admirable  manner  in  which  the  humorous  am'  interesting  Play 
of  "  A  Woman  never  Vext"  is  acted,  has  rendered  this  piece  famous 
throughout  the  town.  Last  night  it  was  attended  by  a  very  numerous 
audience,  and  there  was  abundant  applause  at  the  various  parts  where 
excellent  acting,  and  the  nature  of  the  scene,  demanded  such  ex- 
pression. During  the  performance  of  the  Pantomime,  Mr.  Baknes 
met  with  a  serious  accident,  which  prevented  his  appearing  after  the 
kitchen-scene.  

SDrutp  lane  €Qtatrc. 

Last  night  Mr.  Macready  made  his  first  appearance  for  the  season 
as  Macbeth,  which  he  played  on  the  whole  extremely  well.  This  is  a 
very  difficult  part,  and  one  which  we  have  rarely  seen  sustained  with 
equal  power  throughout.  Many  actors  have  succeeded  in  particular 
scenes,  and  failed  in  others,  as  for  instance,  Mr.  Kran,  who  in  the 
two  first  acts,  is  or  was  rcmaikably  fine,  but  he  used  to  fall  off  con- 
siderably during  the  rest  of  the  Play.  Mr.  Young,  in  like  manner, 
gives  many  passages  with  a  force  and  effect  which  leave  all  his  rivals 
Yery  far  behind,  but  his  portrait  of  the  crowned  murderer  is  deficient 
in  vigour,  and  wants  boldness  of  outline,  which  makes  it  altogether 
come  u  tardy  off."  Mr.  Macready  gives  us  a  very  spirited,  if  not  a 
highly  finished  sketch.  The  impression  left  on  our  minds  from  wit- 
nessing his  performance,  is  not  that  he  astonished  us  by  any  extra- 
ordinary display  of  genius  in  certain  scenes,  but  that  it  wras.  from  be- 
ginning to  ending,  a  very  talented  and  effective  piece  of  acting,  such 
as  we  should  expect  indeed  from  an  actor  of  Mr.  M/s  experience  and 
accomplishments.  Mrs.  BunVs  Lady  Macbeth  is  also  deserving  of 
praise,  but  we  thought  it  lacked  dignity.  It  struck  us  that  her  ac- 
tion was  rather  redundant  in  the  earlier  scenes — we  are  old  enough 
to  remember  the  quiet  and  overpowering  manner  of  Mn  Siddons. — 
Her  sarcastic  replies  to  Macbeth  should  be  given,  we  apprehend,  with 
deeper  scorn,  and  a  more  resolute  self-will  than  Mrs.  1>.  throws  into 
her  manner. — We  throw  out  these  hints,  of  course,  under  correction. 
Mr.  Wallack's  Macduff  was  very  good — he  ably  supported  the 
scenes  in  which  he  was  engaged.  The  other  parts  were  really  sus- 
tained very  respectably,  and  the  piece  seems  to  have  been  got  up  with 
a  good  deal  of  care. 

Sadler'k  Wells  closed  for  the  season  on  Thursday  last. — This 
Theatre  ha3  proved  highly  productive  under  the  management  of  Mr. 
Gra.maldi, 


THE   THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


This  charming  resort  of  summer  play-goers,  and,  indeed,  all  of 
winter  ones,  closed  its  season  last  night,  with  Rosina,  Every  One 
has  his  Fault,  and  Tarn  Out.  The  following  Farewell  Address  was 
delivered  by  Mr.  Dowton  : — 

"  Ladies  and  Gentlemen — I  have  the  honor  of  appearing  before 
yon,  to  announce  that  the  performances  of  this  evening  terminate  the 
present  season  of  the  Haymarket  Theatre  ;  and  to  convey  to  you, 
from  the  Proprietors,  their  grateful  acknowledgment  of  the  appro- 
bation and  indulgence  with  which  you  have  received,  and  the  extra- 
ordinary share  of  patronage  with  which  you  have  rewarded,  their  un» 
ceasing  efforts  to  contribute  to  your  amusement, 

"  Ladies  and  Gentlemen — It  has  been  noticed  that  several  of  your 
established  favorites  were  presented  to  you  at  not  quite  so  early  a  pe- 
riod of  the  present  season  as  you  had  been  led  to  expect.  The  Pro- 
prietors beg  to  declare,  that  the  delay  was  caused  by  the  sudden  over- 
threw of  an  arrangement  with  the  Winter  Theatres,  (upon  the  faith 
of  which  the  Proprietors  of  this  Theatre  had  entered  into  many 
weighty  engagements)  at  a  time  when  it  was  impossible  for  them  to 
supply  the  temporary  deficiences  thus  occasioned  :  and  to  prove  that 
it  was  owing  to  no  want  of  industry  on  their  parts — to  no  consider- 
ations of  expense,  they  most  respectfully  beg  leave  to  plead  their 
continued  eiibrts,  in  the  enlistment  of  new  forces,  to  maintain,  to 
the  last,  the  strength  of  their  Company. 

"  It  is  the  intention  of  the  Proprietors,  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  to 
recommence  the  performances  at  this  Theatre  as  soon  as  it  may  please 
his  Majesty's  Lord  Chamberlain  to  grant  them  his  licence.  Their 
stage  being  of  somewhat  small  dimensions,  and  their  theatre  totally 
unprovided  with  stables,  they  cannot  venture  to  promise  you  cither  a 
procession,  a  troop  of  horse,  or  a  herd  of  elephants  ;  (loud  applause 
and  shouts  of  laughter)  and  hitherto  they  have  been  unsuccessful  in 
their  efforts  to  discover  a  cabinet  of  monkeys,  or  a  set  of  dancing 
dogs,  altogether  deserving  the  honor  of  appearing  before  an  enlight- 
ened British  audience.  Yet  while  they  express  their  fears  that  they 
must,  therefore,  continue  to  restrict  themselves  to  the  representation 
of  the  legitimate  drama  merely,  they  are  not  without  a  hope  that  their 
strenuous  e'deavours  to  provide  for  your  amusement,  by  the  pro- 
duction of  fair  dramatic  novelty,  and  the  engagement  of  the  best 
biped  performers — mere  men  and  women — they  can  procure,  will  en- 
sure them  the  honorable  reward  of  your  patronage  and  support  thro' 
a  protracted  season. 

"  For  myself  and  the  rest  of  the  performers,  I  return  you  our 
grateful  thanks,  for  your  kind  indulgence  towards  us. 

"  Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  for  the  present  season,  we  all  of  us,  most 
respectfully,  take  our  leave." — Great  applause  followed  this  Jlddress. 

EXH1BIT50NS. 
Dioiiama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters    Cathedral,   and   Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  fiom  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

Priac«d  &  Published  by  li. Thomas,  QeninarK-court,  Exe  ter-'change,  Strand 


Cfjeatre  3toai,  Cogent  Carfien. 

This  Evening  (with.  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Cornhill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King-  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lamhskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welstetf;  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES. 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

Ms  it  passed  through  Ckeapside  in  1444. 
To  conclude  with  the  Entertainment  of  the 

Children  in  the  Wood. 

Lord  Alford,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Apathy,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Walter,   Mr  RAYNER, 

Sir  Rowland,  Mr  BENNETT, 

Oliver,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Gabriel,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Children,  by  Master  and  Miss  BODEN. 

Lady  Alford,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY, 

Josephine,  Miss  LOVE. 

Winifred,  Mrs  PEARCE,  Servant  Maid,  MrsGifford. 

To-morrow.  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari. 


Cljeatve  3&o#al.  Dmrp  iUite. 


j.  -  ... 


This  Evening,  (5th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischtitz. 

Ottocar.  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKK> 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  YARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen?  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 
The  Village  of  Ilohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  «f 
Forester's    Lodge. —  Mie   Wolfs   Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  Valley. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot, 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

CINDERELLA 

By  Mops.  HULLLYs  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce  called 

THE  LIAR. 

Young  Wilding,  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Sir   James   Elliott,    Mr   THOMPSON, 

Old  Wilding,  Mr  POWELL, 

Papillion,  MrGATTIE, 

Miss  Grantham,  Mrs  ORGER, 
Mis*  Godfrey,    Miss   SMITHSON, 
Kitty,  Mrs  HARLOWE. 

To-morrow,  Der  Frei*chutz,  Cinderella,  and  The  Miller's  Maid. 


THIS 


IPtcatrtcal  0h&tvhcv ; 


AND 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

-r    ^r  -^-  ^    *■    ■*■  ■*•   ■* 

"  Nothing  extenuat*  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  926  Wednesday,  Nov.   17,   1824.       Price  Id. 

Cofccnt  <£atbcn  €f)catrc. 

The  revived  old  Comedy  of  "  A  Woman  never  Vcxt"  was  again 
acted  last  night,  to  a  numerous  and  genteel  audience,  who  were  greatly 
delighted  and  interested  by  the  whole  performance.  Mr.  C.  Kemble's 
•Stephen  Foster  is  a  very  felicitous  piece  of  acting  ;  and  Mr.  Young, 
Mr.  Cooper,  Miss  Lacy,  and  Miss  Chester,  gave  the  fullest  effect 
to  their  several  characters  in  this  entertaining  Play.  The  Lord  May- 
or's Shew  of  1444,  beats  our  modern  Civic  Processions  all  to  nothing. 

In  The  Children  of  the  Wood,  Mr.  Rayner  acted  Walter  with 
much  applause. 


SDrurp  Sane  €t)catrc. 

There  wa«  a  good  house  here  last  night,  to  see  Der  Frcischittz, 
with  its  stalking,  busy  devil.  The  music  of  the  Overture  is  com- 
menced here  in  a  different  manner  from  that  of  Covent  Garden — it  has 
a  mysterious  indistinctness  like  the  first  ruffling  of  the  forest  leaves 
by  the  breeze  that  precedes  the  storm.  We  think  this  produces  a  fine 
effect  in  unison  with  the  nature  of  the  drama,  and  should  recommend 
the  example  to  be  followed  by  the  Covent  Garden  Orchestra,  which, 
by  the  bye,  executes  in  every  other  respect,  this  grand  composition  in 
a  masterly  style.  Both  houses  have  got  up  this  extraordinary  Opera 
with  uncommon  attention,  and  the  competition  is  fair  and  honorable  to 
each.  The  Ballet  of  Cinderella,  and  The  Liar,  followed.  Mr.  El- 
LisroN  in  the  latter  amused  much. 


Olympic — The  performances  here  are  nightly  received  with  great  ap- 
plause. Mr.  Buckingham  represents  The  Mad  Actor  excellently,  and 
gives  his  Imitations  with  great  accuracy.  Mr.  Bryant  made  his  first 
appearance  here  on  Monday,  as  Teague,  in  The  Committee,  and  as 
Paddy  Byrne,  in  Tom  and  Jerry,  and  met  with  abundance  of  applause. 
The  other  performers  exert  themselves  greatly. 

Surrey. — On  Saturday  evening,  the  performances  of  "  At  One ; 
or,  the  Bandit  of  Ahruzzi,"  "  Rainng  the  Wind,"  and  Wardock 
Kennilson,  were  exhibited  to  a  select  and  numerous  audience.  Her- 
ring, as  Jeremy  Diddlcr,  convulsed  the  house  with  laughter,  and 
Honor,  as  Fainivou'd,  and  HARWOor>,as  Sam,  contributed  their  truly 
comic  aid.     In  Wardock  Kennilson,  Edward  was  chastely  pourtrayed 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


by  Mr.  Rowbotham,  and  the  energies  of  Mr.  H.  Kemble,  as  Richard, 
and  Mrs.  \V.  Clifford,  as  the  vengeful  JVardoclc,  were  never  called 
into  action  with  more  impressive  effect.  It  would  be  invidious  not  to 
notice  the  representation  of  Mause  Barleycorn,  by  Mrs.  Young — na- 
tive simplicity  was  never  delineated  with  more  accuracy  and  sweetness. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr,  Observer, 

I  wish  you  would  suggest  to  the  Managers  the  re- 
moval of  a  great  nuisance.  I  mean  the  practice  of  putting  persons, 
who  look  as  if  they  had  dropped  from  a  gibbet,  to  keep  places  in  the 
boxes.  This  might  be  done  by  simply  affixing  a  card  with  the  name 
of  the  party  who  has  secured  places, upon  each  of  the  cushions,  which 
would  have  the  desired  effect,  aid  banish  those  noisy  ill-looking  per- 
sonages from  the  only  part  of  the  house  that  has  any  pretentions  to 
gentility.  Your's,  &c. 

P.  P. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer, 
Mr   Observer, 

I  should  be  glad  to  know  what  has  become  of  Miss 
Nesbitt  who  made  so  favorable  an  appearance  in  Juliet,  the  latter 
part  of  last  season  ?     Is  she  forthcoming  ? 

I  am  your's,  &c.  J.  B. 

Mr.  Kean,  according  to  the  Scotch  Papers,  has  accepted  a  winter 
engagement  from  the  Manager  cf  the  Edinburg  theatre;  as  also  Miss 
Noel. 


Every  person  at  all  acquainted  with  the  Drama  must  have  often 
drawn  much  delight  from  the  Plays  of  the  late  Mr.  Holcroft,  and 
the  public  who  have  thus  enjoyed  his  scenes  cannot  but  feel  an  inter- 
est in  his  family.  We  refer  to  this  subject  at  present  in  consequence 
of  the  dreadful  calamity  which  has  befallen  his  brother-in-law  Mr. 
Mercier,  whose  house  was  one  of  those  burnt  down  in  Bride's  Pas- 
sage, Fleet  Street,  on  Sunday  morning.  It  is  with  pain  we  state, that 
Mr.  Mercier  has  had  his  whole  property  destroyed  without  being  in- 
sured one  farthing  ;  and  himself,  his  wife,  and  seven  very  young  chil- 
dren, (an  eighth  is  soon  expected)  left  without  a  home  or  resource, 
but  what  the  kindness  of  friends  supply.  We  take  the  liberty  of 
stating  this  distressing  case  to  the  Ladies  and  Gentlemen  of  the  Green 
Rooms,  as  well  as  to  the  Public  at  large,  with  a  view  to  their  aiding, 
in  some  degree,  to  remedy  the  calamity.  E.  Thomas,  the  Printer 
of  this  Paper,  will  be  happy  to  be  the  medium  of  transmitting  any 
assistance  that  may  be  given. 

KXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Tea  till  Four  ©'Clock. 

PnataJ  A  Published  by  K.Thomvs,  Denmark-court,  Rxetej -'change,  iTtrand 


'Cijsatre  &opl.  Cogent  Cavueu. 


This  Evening,   (21st  time  here)  the  Opera  of* 

Der  Freischiitz 


Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 


Yagers  of  fc  Hans,       Mr  TINNEY 
the  Forest  >  Mathew,  Mr  LEY. 


Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,      M r  BENNETT, 
Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN, 
Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     .Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT. 
Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

Act  I.—  The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  a»  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — Na  ior.al  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  thy  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  ani  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  -2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'i 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap* 
pearanee  of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  jJohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tljc  ^ngtt  SSalte. 

Act  3 — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Rertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  J  HE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

(lari  ;  or  the  M aid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE,     Rolamo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Page,  Master  LONG  HURST.     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY, 

Geronio,  Mr  Keeley,  Giulio,  Mr  Tixney,  Claudio.  Mr  Henry, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,     Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 
Vespina,  Miss   LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

haraeters  in  the  EPISODE. 

Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER,     Pdegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 


To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  with  The  Barber  of  Seville. 


Cijtatre  &oj>ai,  ©mry  Hanc. 


This  Evening,  (6th  titfte  here)  WkjiER's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adojph,  I\Jr  T.  COOKE, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamicl,  Mr  0.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Demon  of  the  Hart?,,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y ARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCE  \ER  Y. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge.—  The  Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Ja'ggerliatis. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  VaHey. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  ealled 

CINDERELLA. 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 


To  coBclude  with,  the  Mclo-drama  called 

The  Miller's  Maid. 

The  Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE, 
George,  Mr  BROWNE,      Giles,  Mr  SHERWIN, 

Matty  Marvellous,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Old  Granger,  Mr  GATTIE,     James,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE 
Phoebe,  the  Millers  MM, (1st  time)  Mrs  WAYLETT 

To-morrow.  The  Winter's  Tale,   with  A  Ballet,  and  the  Rendezvous. 


THE 

Htatrtttil  ®I>£n*lin* ♦ 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

«*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

^    ^-  4*     ^    ^    ^     ^    ^ 

No.  927  Thursday,  Nov.  18,  1824.         Price  Id. 

Iiipm— iini»Mi»rMiiiiiii—i»m ■■  ■■— iiim»ii«ii    .in    ■■■■■■—■   imi uami  wrtemsimm ww wixim 

Cofocnt  €atbcn  €i)0atrc, 

Der  Freischutz  and  Cftm  have  several  times  been  acted  together, 
and  have  proved  very  attractive.  After  the  high  sounding  ehorusses, 
the  fire  and  fury,  of  the  former  piece,  the  latter  comes  well  to  calm 
the  feeling9,  and  to  raise  our  sympathy  in  the  woes  of  the  gentle  Maid 
of  Milan.  The  brilliancy  of  Miss  Paton's  fine  voice  is  succeeded  by 
the  tender  notes  of  Miss  M.  Tree's  sweet  "  Home  ;"  and  the  harsh 
Incantations  of  Mr.  Bennett,  as  the  victim  of  the  Demon,  are  fol- 
lowed by  the  heart-rending  bursts  of  feeling  of  Mr.  Fav/oett,  as  the 
Father  of  poor  Clari.  These  two  pieces  formed  a  very  interesting 
evening's  amusement ;  and  the  numerous  audience  shewed  their  sa- 
tisfaction by  frequent  applauses. 

The  very  amusing  Comedy  of  "  A  IVoman  never  Vext"  is  to  be 
acted  to-night. 

SDrurp  Mane  €ljcatrc. 

The  performances  of  last  night,  were  Der  Freischutz ,  Cinderella, 
and  The  Mtller's  Maid.  In  the  last  mentioned  piece,  Mrs.  Way- 
lett  appeared  as  Phoebe.  This  lady  is  possessed  of  an  excellent  ta- 
lent for  the  stage  ;  we  will  not  say  that  she  equals  Miss  Kelly,  but 
she  certainly  approaches  that  style  for  which  the  latter  is  so  distin- 
guished. In  the  character  in  question,  therefore,  she  could  not  fail 
to  make  a  powerful  impression.  Mr.  Sherwin  acted  Giles  in  a  very 
creditable  manner.  Mr.  Harley's  Matty  Marvellous  proved  highly 
amusing. — There  was  a  good  house. 

It  is  said  that  the  proprietor  of  the  HayraarketThcatre  means  soon 
to  open  his  house  again  with  a  respectable  corps. — British  Press 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Mr.  Observer, 

I  wonder  what  the  Managers  can  mean  by  boring  us 
with  "  the  Devil  and  all  his  Works/'  in  this  way  ?  I  positively  can't 
think  of  taking  my  wife  to  either  of  the  houses  in  her  present 
situation.  How  the  married  part  of  the  public  can  feel  any  interest 
in  the  exhibition  of  such  horrible  monstrosities,  is  (o  me  amazing — . 
"  Filthy  lucre!"  As  to  the  music,  it  is  (as  Mrs.  W.  says)  all 
fiddle-stick.  Your's,  &c. 

JOHN  WILKINS. 


C$eatre'ftopal,  Ccftent  CarSen. 

TWs  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  nev.er  Vext ! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Cornhill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widoui]  Miss  CHESTER, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES. 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

As  H  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444, 


To  conclude  with  the  Entertainment  of  the 


The  Barber  of  Seville 


Count  Almaviva,  Mr  JONES, 
Figaro,  Mr  DURUSET,     Basil  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Fiorello,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Argus,  Mr  MEARS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  HENRY,     Notary,  Mr  Atkins, 

Rosina,    Miss     M.    TREE, 
Marcellina,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  with  The  Irish  Tutor,  and 

The  Escapes. 


Cijratre  &oi>al,  Srurv  Cane. 


This  Evening,  Shakspeare's  Play  of 

The  Winters  Tale, 

Leontes,  Mr  MAC  READY, 
Memilius,  Master  J.  CARR,     Dion,  Mr  MERCER, 

Autolycus,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Camillo,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Pheeion,  Mr  YOUNGE, 

FJorizel,  MrWALLACK, 
Cleomenea,  Mr  PENLEY,    Thasius.  Mr  HOWELL, 

Keeper  of  Prison,  Mr  FENTON, 

Mariner.  Mr  G.SMITH,     Shepperd,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Polixenes,  [King  of  Bohemia]  Mr  ARCHER, 

Archidamus,  Mr  POWELL. 

Antigonus,  Mr  TERRY,     Neatherd,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Clown,  Mr  KNIGHT, 
Hermoine,  Mrs  BUNN,      Paulina,  Mrs  W.  WEST, 

Perditra,  Miss  ISABELLA  PATON, 
Emilia,  Mrs  KNIGHT,   Lamia,  Mrs  WILLMOTT. 

Mopsa.   Miss  POOLE, 
Hero,  Mrs  WEBSTER,     Dorcas,  Mrs  TENNANT, 

After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

■     CINDERELLA. 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  with,  the  Farce,    called 

The  Rendezvous*  ; 

Quake,  Mr  GATTIE,     Bolding,  Mr  MERCER, 

Simon,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Charles,   Mr  PENLEY,     Smart,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Sophia,  Mrs  YATES, 
Lucretia,  Mrs  ORGER,      Rose,  Miss  SMITHSON. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  The  Children  in  the  Wood. 

EXHIBITIONS.  *  " 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,   and  Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  fr»m  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

yg,  t — r,-  ,  ,  .      .  .      "■ 

Printed  <ft  Published  by  E,  Thomas,  Uunraark-court,  Exetei-'change,  S"trand 


English  Opera-House^  Strand. 


ome, 

This  Evening,  with  his  Lectures  on  Character,  Manners,  and  Pe- 
culiarities, with  New  Entertainments,  entitled  The 

Youthful  Days  of  Mr.  Mathews. 

Part  1 — From  nothing  to  the  Age  of  an  hour  and  a  quarter — Parent- 
a?c — Childhood — From  One  to  Ten — Preparatory  Seminary — Mer- 
chant Tailor's  School — Public  speeches — Latin,  Greek,  and  Eng- 
lish Orations- — Dramatic  mania  of  Master  Charles  Mathews — Pa- 
rental objections. 

Song---"  School  Orators.9' 
From  Ten  to  Fifteen — Bound  apprentice — Wilkes,  Chamberlain  <£ 
London — Second  attempt  as  an  nctor  in  public — Fencing — Inter- 
view with  Macklin — the  veteran's  opinion  of  the  qualifications  of  a 
Tragedian — Elopement  from  home — Fat  traveller,  Ab  Llwyd,  Esq. 
Mineral  waters — Stratford  upon  Avon — Shakspcare's  Tomb. 

Song—"  MARKET  BAY." 
Engaged  for  the.  Dublin  Theatre — Careful  carier — Ingenious  porter — ■ 
First  appearance  in    Ireland — Splendid  wordrobe — Mr.   Mathews 
rufllcd — Old  Hurst — Cox's  Bull — Dicky  Suett's  letter  of  recommen- 
dation— Hibernian  friends. 

Song—"  JlN  IRISH  RUBBER  AT  WHIST." 
Part  II — Dublin  company — George  Augustus  Fipley — Mr  Trombone 
O'Flaimagan — George  Frederick  Cooke — Port  arms. 

Song — t4  The  Waiter" 
Mr.  Curran — (a  portrait^ — Real  Irish  Ballad. 

Song — M  Crooskeen  Lawn*' 

Leave  Dublin — Visit  Wales — Mr.  Mathews  engaged  for  the  York  cir- 
cuit— Interview  with  Tate  Wilkinson,  Esq.  the  wandering  Patentee. 
Buckle  brushing — (Ganick's  Buckles.)  Tate's  antipathies — Rats 
Cross  letters — York  Roscius  Overture  from  London — Mr.  Mark 
Magdum-— "  All  that  sort  of  thing,"  and  "every  thing  in  the 
world/' — Arrival  in  the  metropolis. 

Song—"  Volunteer  Field  Day  and  Sham  Fight." 

PART  III. 


STORIES 


In  which  Mr.  Mathews  will  take  Steps  to  introduce  the  following  Characters. 

NAT — Servant  of  all-work  in  a  Lodging-House. 

SIR  SHTVERUM  SCREWNERVE— Guardian  to  Amelrosa,  (second  fioor) 

MOXSIEUR  ZEPHYR— French  Ballet  Master— (first  floor.) 

GEORGE  AUGUSTUS  FIPLEY—"  A  line  of  beauty"— in  love. 

AB  LLEWELLYN  AK  LLOYD,  Esq.— not  thin  enough. 

MR.  MARK  MAGNUM — non  corapus  lodger — next  door. 

MISS  AMELROSA— in  love  with  Fiyley. 


THE 


Slicatvtcai  #)teet1atv ; 


AND 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  928  Friday,  Nov.    19,    1824.  Price  Id. 

MMMM»««BM»»MMI»  ■   1 1M_I    ■  I  II  II     I  ■!'■   Ill  ■■■   II   ■■      I- ■!««=»» 

Cotmit  €arfccn  ^Ijeatrc. 

"  A  Woman  never  Ve®t,"  with  The  Barber  of  Seville  attracted  a 
numerous  and  fashionable  audience  last  night.  Rowley's  Comedy 
has  so  much  of  the  ancient  turn  of  humor,  and  is  so  excellently  acted, 
that  it  proves  one  of  the  most  entertainiug  and  interesting  pieces  we 
have  seen  amongst  the  novelties  here  for  a  long  time 

In  TUe  Barber  of  Seville,  Bliss  M.  Tree's  liosina  is  a  very  clever 
performance,  and  her  vocal  talents  are  charmingly  displayed,  Mr. 
Fawcett  played  Dr.  Bartolo  with  much  humor  ;  and  Mr.  Jones,  as 
the  Count,  was  extremely  pleasant. 

i^.l     HI  I       IH  Willi   ■       — — I  ■■  I ■  — 

SDmtp  Hanc  €t)catrc. 

Mr.  Macready  appeared  last  night,  as  Leontes,  \\\  The  Winter's 
Tale.  He  acts  this  character  with  yery  striking^ effect,  particularly 
in  the  part  where  the  jealousy  of  PolLvenes,  and  consequent  hatred 
of  his  wife,  and  abhorrence  of  her  offspring,  are  displayed.  Mis. 
Bunn,  as  Hermione,  finely  represented  the  figure  and  woes  of  the 
unfortunate  Queen.  Miss  Isabella  Patox  made  her  second  appear- 
ance this  season,  as  Perditta,  which  she  represented  pleasingly. — 
Mrs.  W.  West,  as  Paulina,  gave  much  force  to  the  animated  rebuke, 
to  Leonte8.  Mr.  Harley,  in  consequence  of  the  retirement  of  Mr. 
Munden,  took  the  character  of  the  roguish  Autolycus,  and  acted  it 
with  the  greatest  humor.  During  the  performance  of  the  Ballet  of 
Cinderella,  and  at  the  time  that  young  lady  was  dancing  with  the 
Prince,  she  nearly  met  with  a  serious  accident ;— her  foot  got  entan- 
gled in  her  dress  and  she  fell  with  great  force  on  her  hack.  TheFarce 
of  The  Rendezvous,  concluded  the  night's  entertainments,  in  which 
Mr.  IJarley,  Mrs.  Yates,  Mrs.  Orger,  &c.  acted  very  humorously, 
and  received  great  applause,  from  a  respectable  audience. 

English  Otera. — Mr.  Mathews  had  a  good  houre  la3t  night,  and 
was  very  well  received. 

The  Editor's  Letter  Box.— The  close  of  the  Haymarket  has 
given  us  a  little  space  to  devote  to  our  worthy  Correspondents.  The 
joys  of  an  Editor  are  few — one  of  them,  however,  is  having  to  speli 
a  dozen  or  two  of  letters  every  morning.  We  generally  contrive  to 
swallow  the  contents  of  one  with  every  sip  of  chocolate  ;  and  then 
apply  it  to  some  good  end.  The  following  communications  are  se- 
lected from  a  series  which  we  have  had  stitched  together,  and  hui.g 
lip  in  a  certain  coiner. 


THE   THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor, 

I  waul  words  to  express  my  admiration  of  the  incomparable 
music  of  Weber,  who  I  hope  will  go  ou  in  the  brilliant  career  he  has 
commenced  ;  produce  many  Operas  of  similar  high  character,  and 
lay  that  Italian  vagabond,  Rossini,  on  the  shelf.  The  conduct  of 
that  bloated  maestro,  both  to  the  Opera-riouse,  ami  the  English  pub- 
lic, during  his  late  visit,  was  most  barefaced — he  engaged  to  produce 
two  new  Operas,  and  never  wrote  a  line,  except  some  trash  about 
Lord  Byron. — Vide  Maria  Von  Veber  ! 

Yours,  &c.  TWEEDLE-DUAL 


To  ike  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 


Sir, 


I  am  astonished  you  don't  put  a  little  more  gall  into  your 
criticisms — one  would  think  you  lived  upon  ease  sucte  !  Can  any 
thing  be  more  annoying  to  the  ear  than  the  horrible  drawling  of  the 
person,  who  does  Casper  at  Covent  Garden  ?  and  yet  you  never  give 
him  a  rap  on  the  knuckles.     Give  him  a  cut,  or  I'll  cut  you. 

Your's,  as  you  deserve, 

J.  TOMAHAWK,  (we  presume.) 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Dear  Observer, 

You  want  to  know  who  Mr.  O.  Smith  is,  who  plays 
the  Devil  at  Drury  Lane.     He  is  one  of  three  Smiths  who  were  all  at 
Drury  Lane,  and   were   called  black  Smith,  white   £mith,  and   long 
Smith.     The  Devil  is  long  Smith. 
Your's  truly, JOHN  SHIRTS. 

TO    CORRESPONDENTS^ 

We  have  received  a  Letter,  signed  W.  H.  on  the  subject  of  putting  persons 
in  the  boxes  to  keep  places.  It  appears  to  be  from  somebody  connected  with 
Covent  Garden.  The  writer  says,  that  "  pooi  men"  are  put  in  by  the  box-book 
keepers  to  keep  places  at  Covent  Garden,  that  they  have  only  what  they  get 
from  the  generosity  of  the  company,  and  that  the  practice  is  very  necessary. 
At  Drury  Lane  it  appears  to  be  the  custom  to  give  these  persons  6d.  a  night. 
We  have  only  to  observe  that  these  "poor  men"  are  fully  entitled  to  whatever 
they  can  get,  but  we  think  other  employment  might  be  got  for  them.  We  can- 
not but  agree  with  our  Correspondent,  P.P.  that  their  presence  in  the  boxes 
is  far  from  agreeable,  and  thut  some  other  plan  might  be  adopted.  For  in- 
stance, a  card  might  be  placed  on  each  of  the  box-doors,  stating  what  seats 
were  taken,  and  such  as  were  vacant.  This,  with  the  interference  of  the  box- 
keepers,  would,  we  apprehend,  prevent  any  inconveniences  arising,  and  put  a 
stop  to  the  bawling  of  "  first  company,"  &c.  perhaps  in  an  interesting  part  of 
the  Play. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters    Cathedral,   and  Brest 

Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'cbange,  Strand 


Cijeati'f  &opai.  Cobent  Cartmt. 


i  ,i  n.'i 


This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Broun,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jnn.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEV, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRtS,     Gauntlet,   Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,   Mr  ATKINS, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

JJs  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 


After  which,  the  Farce,  of 

The  Irish  Tutor. 


Mr  Tillwell,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Charles,   Mr  BAKER,  i 

Terry  O'Romke,  Mr  CONNOR,     Dr  Flail,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Rosa,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Mary,  Miss  JONES, 

To  conclude  with  the  Entertainment  of  the  * 

THE  ESCAPES; 

Count  Armand,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Antonio,  Mr  KEELEY,     Daniel,   Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Officers,  Messrs.  BAKER,  HORREBOW, 

Soldiers,  Messrs  EVANS,  MEARS,  TINNEY, 

Semos,  Mr  ATKINS,     Mr  FAWCfcTT, 

Marcelina,   Miss  DUNN.     Angelina,  Miss  HENRY 

Constantia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

* — — 1 --- 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari, 


Cijtatrt  3&opal,  firurj?  ^ane. 


This  Evening,  (7th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

]>er  Freisehti  tz. 

Ottoear,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Bernhard,    Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  0.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Foresters,   Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  YARNOLD, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADON,     Rose,  Miss    POVEY. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Uohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. —  The  Wolfs  Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  Valley. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 

After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

CINDERELLA. 

BjMons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Mclo-drama,  called 

Children  in  the  Wood* 

Sir  Rowland,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Lord  Alford,  Mr  MERCER,     Apathy,  Mr  GATT1E 

Walter,  Mr  ELLISTON, 

Gabriel,  Mr  KNIGHT,      Oliver,  Mr  O.  SMITH, 

Servants,  Messrs.  Webster  and  Randall. 

Children,  Miss  NICOLL,  and  (hy  permission  of  the 
Proprietors  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre)    Miss  BODEN> 

Lady  Helen,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Josephine,  Miss  POVEY, 

Winifred,  Mrs  HARLOWE,    _ 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  the  Miller's  Maid. 


THE 


AMD 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

**"    _^-    ^-      *-     *r-    ^        *r       *■ 

No.  929  Saturday,  Nov.  20,   1824.  Price  \d. 

__  Cobent  <SarDcn  €J)eatrc* 

The  new  wonder — "  A  JVoman  never  Vext," — was  witnessed  here 
last  night  by  an  admiring  audience.  The  Irish  Tutor,  and  The  Es- 
capes, followed,  and  proved  as  amusing  as  ever. 

SDrurp  Hanc  €lj)eattc* 

"  Der  Frcischutz  again  ! — The  devil  it  is  !"  This  was  the  excla- 
mation of  a  play-bill  reader  in  the  street  the  other  day,  and  may  very 
possibly  be  repeated  by  a  hundred  others  for  a  hundred  days  together. 
We  do  "not  think  it  discreditable  to  hear  60  many  thus  contemn  and 
lament  the  frequent  appearance  of  the  Tempter  :  but  the  Managers 
know  the  value  of  their  friend  of  the  Tnfernal  Regions  ;  and  that 
there  are  more  persons  in  the  world  inclined  to  place  themselves  under 
his  influence  than  there  are  who  turn  their  back  upon  him.  Certainly, 
the  Devil  in  the  shape  he  appears  to  us  here  is  a  very  attractive  De- 
mon— we  never  saw  him  to  half  such  advantage — he  has  the  most 
winning  horribility  of  aspect,  man,  woman,  or  child  could  desire. 

After  Cinderella,  Mr.  Elliston  appeared  as  Waller,  in  The  Chil- 
dren in  the  Wood ;  he  was  received  throughout  with  great  applause 
bv  rather  a  numerous  audience. 

■r 

Olympic. — The  popular  pieces  of  The  Mad  Actor,  The  Committee, 
and  Tom  and  Jerry,  attracted  a  genteel  audience  here  last  night,  who 
were  highly  delighted  by  the  pleasant  acting.  On  Monday  next,  Mr. 
Frampton,  the  Proprietor,  takes  his  Benefit,  and,  we  have  no  doubt, 
from  the  excellence  of  the  entertainments  announced,  a  bumper  will 
be  the  result. 

Madame  Vestris  is  performing  at  the  Dublin  Theatre. — She  has 
enacted  Mncheath,  but,  from  motives  highly  complimentary  to  her 
delicacy,  refused  to  perform,  unless  the  scene  in  which  Macheath  is 
betrayed  by  the  imputes,  was  omitted. 

Mathews. — The  following  execrable  joke  has  been  sent  to  us  :  we 
print  it  as  a  curiosity.  Dr.  Johnson  used  to  laugh  heartily  at  the 
most  vile  attempt  at  humour,  and  not  move  a  muscle  at  the  most  pal- 
pable hit — perhaps  some  of  our  readers  may  be  of  the  same  tem- 
perament. When  Mathews  was  in  the  land  of  Jonathan,  he  had  a 
stiff  neck,  and  applied  to  his  landlady,  who  exceeded  in  bulk  the  fat 
woman  of  Brentford,  for  a  remedy.  "  Why,  sir,"  said  she,  "  I  al- 
ways nibs  the  part — that's  the  way  I  cured  the  small  of  my  back." 
"  The  small  of  vorir  back,"  said  M athevys,  "  whereabouts  is  that  V' 

_ — _ —       ,   ,  , y..i     ■  ,       .  i _ 

In  consequence  of  Mr.  Mathews's  performance  on  Monday,  the  Letters  of 
s  Blue  Smith,'  and  *  John  Brown,'  cannot  be  inserted  before  Tuesday. 


Cf)fatte  &opl,  Cogent  Cattien. 


■55? 


This  Evening,  (22nd  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freisehutz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    3  C  TINNEY 

Wilhelm,  MrPEARMAN,    > ,,    gi5        !  ^   m  *i         ™    tw 
rr  nt     i   ictAr-c       I  the  fcorest  j   Mathew,  Mr  LEV. 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      3  C 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2.— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'a 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  t$c  fl^agic  2Mi£* 

Act  3. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes-  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  1  HE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Clari ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Vivaldi    Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Rolamo,  (Father  to  Clari)  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY* 

Geronio,  Mr  KEELEY,  Giulio,  Mr  TINNEY, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE— -Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER, 
Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 


On  Monday,  Isabella — Biron,  Mr  C.  Kcmble,  Carlos,  Mr  Bennett, 
Villeroy,  Mr  Cooper,  Isabella,  Mrs  Slomau. 


HDIjeatrc  &opal,  fflrurp  Cane. 


This  Evening,  (8th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,    Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  0.  SMlTH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITE! 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  YARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENER  Y. 

« 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. — The  Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  Valley. — Th<5 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 

To  conclude  with  the-Melo-drama,  called 

The 

Old  Granger,  Mr  GATTIE.     James,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

The  Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE, 

George,  Mr  BROWNE,      Giles,  Mr  SHERWIN, 

Mattv  Marvellous,  Mr  IIARLEY, 

Phoebe,  the  Miller's  Maid,  Mrs  WAYLETT, 

Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 

On  Mwnday,  Macbeth, — Macbeth,  Mr  Macrcady,  Macduff,  Mr 
Wallack,  Lady  Macbeth,  Mrs  Bunn. 

EXHIBITIONS.  ~ 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,    and  Brest 

Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  ©'Clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Fjnn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E. Thomas,  Uenruark-ccurt,  KxcTrr-'change,  Strand 


English  Opera -Home,  Strand. 

'3  at  Home 

This  Evening,  with  his  Lectures  on  Character,  Manners,  and  Pe- 
culiarities, with  New  Entertainments,   entitled  The 

Youthful  JDays  of  31r.  Mathews. 

Part  1 — From  nothing  to  the  Age  of  an  hour  and  a  quarter — Parent- 
age— Childhocid — From  One  to  Ten — Preparatory  Seminary — Mer- 
chant Tailor's  School — Public  speeches — Latin,  Greek,  and  Eng- 
lish Orations— Dramatic  mania  of  Master  Charles  Mathews — Pi- 
rental  objections. 

Song---"  School  Orators." 

From  Ten  to  Fifteen — Bound  apprentice — Wilkes,  Chamberlain  of 
London — Second  attempt  as  an  sctor  in  public — Fencing — Inter- 
view with  Macklin — the  veteran's  opinion  of  the  qualifications  of  a 
Tragedian — Elopement  from  home — Fat  traveller,  Ab  Llwyd,  Esq. 
Mineral  waters — Stratford  upon  Avon — Shakspeare's  Tomb. 

Song—"  .MARKET  DAY." 

Engaged  for  the  Dublin  Theatre — Careful  carrier — Ingenious  porter— 
First  appearance  in  Ireland — Splendid  wordrobe — Mr.  Mathews 
ruffled — Old  Hurst — Cox's  Bull — Dicky  Suett's  letter  of  recommen- 
dation— Hibernian  friends. 

Song—-"  AN  IRISH  RUBBER  AT  WHIST r 

Part  II — Dublin  company — George  Augustus  Fipley — Mr  Trombone 
O'Flannagan — George  Frederick  Cooke — Port  arms. 

Song — *4  The  Waiter" 
Mr.  Curran — (a  portrait^ — Real  Irish  Ballad. 

'   Song — "  Crooskcen  Lawn" 

Leave  Dublin — Visit  Wales — Mr.  Mathews  engaged  for  the  York  cir- 
cuit— Interview  with  Tate  Wilkinson,  Esq.  the  wandering  Patentee. 
Buckle  brushing — (Ganick's  Buckles.)  Tate's  antipathies — Rats 
Cross  letters — York  Roscius  Overture  from  London — Mr.  Mark 
Magdum — "  411  that  sort  of  thing,"  and  "  every  thing  in  the 
world," — Arrival  in  the  metropolis. 

Song---"  lolunteer  Field  Day  and  Sham  Fight." 

PART  III. 


5«  i 

In  which  Mr.  Mathews  will  fake  Steps  to  introduce  the  following  Characters. 

NAT — Servant  of  all-work  in  a  Lodging-House. 

SIR  SHIVEKUM  SCREWNERVE- Guardian  to  Araelrosa,  (second  fioor^ 

MONSIEUR  ZEPHYR— French  Ballet  Master— (first  floor.) 

GEORGE  AUGUSTUS  FIPLEY—'1  A  line  of  beauty"— in  love. 

AB  LLEWELLYN  AK  LLOYD,  Esq.— not  thin  enough. 

MR.  MARK  MAGNUM — non  compus  lodger — next  door. 

MISS  AMELROSA— in  lore  with  Fijriey. 


THE 

Wirattital  gMbgn'tin*; 

AND 

Deiily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

s-    *r  -»■    ^r    tf.    -"■   ■«»  »4^ 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nov  set  doAvn  aught  in  malice." 

Aa.  930  Monday,  Nov.  22,   1824.  /W  !</. 

~^  Cofccnt  €atlscn  €f)eatte* 

The  Opera  of  Her  Freisehutz  was  again  represented  here  on  Sa- 
turday night.  Miss  Patox,  Miss  Love,  Mr.  Pear  man,  Mr.  Isaacs, 
Mr.  Tixney,  the  Chorusscs,  and  the  Orchestra,  were  much  applauded 
for  their  execution  of  the  music.  The  Incantation-scene  still  con- 
tinues a  theme  of  admiration  to  the  lovers  of  scenic  skill. 

Clari  followed,  and  Miss  M.  Tree,  Miss  Love,  and  Miss  Hal- 
laxde,  sang  very  charmingly.  "  Home,  sweet  home"  by  Miss  Trek, 
is  quite  a  treat  ;  and  is  always  encored  as  a  matter  of  course. 


Sfrutp  Sane  3TI)catrc* 

Der  Freischutz  and  The  Jf tiler's  Maid,  were  acted  on  Saturday 
night,  with  much  applause. 

English  Opera. — Mr.  Mathews  had  an  excellent  house  on  Satur- 
day night. — This  is  the  last  night  of  his  performance. 

Olympic — Mr.  Framptox  takes  his  Benefit  here  to-night. 

Mr.  Keax  has  been  acting  in  Glasgow  ;  some  of  the  critfes  there 
are  rather  severe  upon  his  Richard  ! — Fine  critics  no  doubt  Mr.  K. 
lately  at  Cork,  introduced  successful  imitations  of  several  eminent  ac- 
tors and  vocalists,  viz.  Mr.  Kemble,  as  Hamlet,  Mr.  M unpen,  as 
Sir  Abel  Handy,  and  Mr.  Cooke,  as  Richard.  He  also  sang,  "  My 
heart  with  love  is  heating,"  after  the  style  of  Mr.  Braham  :  and 
"  Whilst  the  Lads  of  the  Village,"  in  the  voice  and  manner  of  In- 
cledon.  Including,  in  the  course  of  the  display,  Imitations  of  po- 
pular Harlequins,  Dancers,  and  Pantomimic  Performers  !  ! 

The  new  Tragedy  forthcoming  at  Covent  Garden,  is  called  Raven?ia. 
Miss  F.  H.  Kelly  is  to  perform  the  principal  female  character  ;  and 
report  speaks  highly  of  her  rehearsal  of  it.  Messrs.  Youxg  and  C. 
Kemble  arc  both  to  have  principal  parts.  That  old  favorite  with  the 
public,  Mrs.  Davenport,  is  also  to  sustain  one  of  the  characters. 

It  is  said,  should  His  Majesty's  health  permit,  that  he  will  honor 
the  Theatres  with  his  presence  this  week. — British  Press. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Sir— As  your  little  Paper  is  no  doubt,  sure  to  reach  the  eye  of  the 
management  of  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  allow  me  thus  to  draw  their 
attention  to  the  disgraceful  state  of  the  pavement  opposite  the  en- 
trance in  Bow  Street.  They  should  apply  to  the  proper  authorities 
to  get  it  quickly  repaired  :  it  is  dangerous  both  to  man  and  horse. 

Yours,  A  PLAY-GOEK, 


tOjeatre  &opal.  Brurp  £ane, 


This  Evening,  the  Tragedy  of 

MACBETH. 

.  ,  Duncan,  King  of  Scotland,  Mr  POWELL, 
Malcolm,  Mr  MERCER.       Donalbain,  Miss  CARR, 
Macbeth,  Mr  MACREADY, 
Banquo,  Mr  POPE,     Lenox,  Mr  YOUNGE, 
Macduff,  Mr  WALLACK, 
Rosse,  Mr  PENLEY,     Fleance,  Miss  WILLMOTT, 
Siward,  Mr  THOMPSON, 
Seyton,   Mr  Webster,     Serjeant,  Mr  Comer, 
Physician,  Mr  Yarnold,   Arm'd    Head,  Mr  Johnson, 

Murderers,  Messrs  Howell,  and  Read, 
Officers,  Messrs  Randall,  and  Wilton. 

Lady  Macbeth,  Mrs  BUNN, 
Gentlewoman,     Miss   POOLE, 

Hecate,  Mr  G.  SMITH,  1st  Witch,  Mr  GATTIE, 
2nd  Do.  Mr  KNIGHT,  3rd  do.  Mr  FITZWILLIAM 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo  Drama  of 

The  Falls  of  Clyde. 

General  Wilford,  Mr  POWELL,     Kenmure,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Farmer  Enfield,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Edward  Enfield,  Mr  ARCHER, 

Donald,  Mr  SHURWIN,     Malcolm,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Lindley,  Mr  G.  SMI  III,  Evan,  Mr  WEBSTER,  Gabriel, Mr  POVEY 

Derncleugh,  Mr  FENTON     Allen,  Mr  HONNOR, 

Steenic,  Mr  READ,     Gelletlev,  Mr  RANDALL, 
Serjeant,  Mr  HOWELL,        Peter,  Mr  SHERIFF, 

Mrs  Enfield,  Mrs  WESTON,     Ellen  Enfield,  Miss  SMITHSQN, 
Janet,  Mrs  WILLMOTT,     Jessy,  Miss  CARR. 

To-morrow,   Der  Freischutz,  with  the  Miller's  Maid 

~~  EXHIBITIONS.  " 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,    and  Brest 

Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying- 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 

Pjinted  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'change,  Strand 


Cijeatie  l\onh  Cogent  Cavtien. 


This  Evening,  Southern's  Tragedv  of 

ISABELLA; 

Or,   The  Fatal  Marriage. 

Count  Baldwin,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Villerov,  Mr  COOPER,     Carlos,  Mr  BENNETT, 

Biron,  MrC.  KEMBLE, 

Biron's  Sou,   Master  BODEN,     Maurice,   Mr  Henry 

Belford,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Gentlemen,   Mess    Hayes,  George,   Heath, 

Officer,  Mi  ATKINS,       Samson,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Bravos  and  Tipstaves,  Mess  Austin,  Coilett,  Ley, 

Isabella,  Mrs  SLOMAN, 
[Being  her  fourth  appearance  in  London.) 

Nurse,  Mrs  PEARCE, 
Ladies,   Mesdarnes  Bates,  Isaacs,  Twamlev,  Vials. 


In  the  3rd  Act,  AN  EPITHALAMIUM, 

The  Vocal  Parts  by  Miss  Love,  Miss  Hammersley, 
Mr  Tinney,  and  Mr  Norris. 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama,  called  The 

Miller  and  his  Men* 

Count  Frederick  Friberg,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Karl,  his  Servant,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Wolf  Grindoff,  the   Miller,  Mr   FARLEY, 

Kelmar,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Cobourjr,   Mr  TETT, 

Kreutz,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Zingra,  Mr  J.  ISAACS,     LindofT,  Mr  NORRIS, 

Riber  &  Goloiz,  Messrs  EVANS  &  MAERS, 

Ravine,  Mrs  FAUCIT,     Claudine,  Mrs  VINING. 

Laurette,  Miss  DUNN. 

To-morrow,  (by  Desire)  Der  Freischutz,  and  Charles  the  Second. 


C!)f  atre  Kopal,  CngltsI)  ©peia  House. 

Last  JVighi  of  Performing. 


xomc 


This  Evening1,  with  his  Lectures  oh  Peculiarities,  Characters  and  Manners, 
founded  on  Observations  and  Adventures  during  his  late 

TRIP   TO  AMERICA. 

PART   I.— Exordium— Tourists— 

Embarking1  on  board  the  William  Thompson — Speaking  trumpet— Whimsical 
coincidence  of  names — Yellow  fever — In  sight  of  New  York— New  Bruns- 
wick— English  Importations — Jack  Topham  and  his  Cousin  Bray — Waterloo 
Hotel,  Liverpool,  contrasted  with  Jack  Rives's  hotel  at  Elizabeth  Town — 
American  phrases  expounded — Cool  landlord — hot  wine — Arrival  at  Bristol 
(in  America) — First  appearance  at  Baltimore — Philadelphia — Steam  boat, 
and  stage  coach  characters — Arrival  at  New  York — 

Song — "  Airs.  BradisJis  Boarding- House," 

More  characters— American  fun — Mr.  Raventop  the  American  jester — Major 
Grimstone,  "  very  well .'" — Mr.  Pennington — American  strictures  on  English 
tourists— Jack  Topham's  fancies — Native  Indians — War — Public  Dinner — 
GeneralJackson — French  Poet  Laureat. 

Song — '-'  Ode  to  General  Jackson." 

Ameri0anarmy — Irregular  Regulars — Muskets  and   Umbrellas— Swords   &c 

Song—44  Militia  Muster- Folk" 

PART  II.— Black  tragedian  :  "  To  be  or  not  to  be!" 

Song — Opossum  up  a  Gum-Tree." 

tonition  of  the  word  Yanke — Jack  Topham  on  the  natives— Arrival  at  Bos' 
ton — Bunker's  Hill — A  real,  Yankee,  Jonathan  W.  Doubikin,  and  his  Undo 
Ben — John  and  Jonathan,  on  "  I  guess,"  and  "you  know" — Monsieur  Mallet 

—Election— Son?—"  BOSTON  POST  OFFICE." 


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Providence— Enticements    for   Mr.  Mathews   to  perform — Court  of    Justice- 
Charge  to  the  Jury — Emigration  discouraged  bv  a  British   Farmer — Disabled 
goods  nnd  chatties—  Song— "  ILLINOIS  INVENTORY." 

Preparatiens  depart— FAREWELL  FINALE. 


PART  III. — A  Monopolytoguc,  called 

All  Well  at  Natchitoches. 

COLONEL  HIRAM  PEGLER  -     a  Kentucky  Shoe  Maker, 
AGAMEMNON  a  poor  Runaway  Negro, 

JONATHAN  W.  DOUBIK1NS  -     a  real  Yankee,  (his  Master 

MONSIEUR  CAPOT  -  -      a  French  Emigrant  Tailor, 

MR.  O 'SULLIVAN        -  -  an  Irish  Improver  of  his  Fortune. 


THE       1  i 

Wlitntvitnl  0b$ttfotv ; 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  931  Tuesday,  Nov.  23,   1824.  Price  \d. 

Cotent  <£arfcen  3TJ)eatre. 

Mrs.  Sloman  last  night  appeared  before  a  numerous  audience,  as 
Isabella,  in  the  melancholy  Tragedy  of  that  name.  This  lady  has 
already  appeared  twice  as  Belmdera,  and  once  as  JSIrs.  Haller,  and 
shewed  in  both  characters  considerable  talent  for  this  line  of  acting-. 
Her  performance  uf  Isabella  was  in  like  manner  marked  by  much  skill, 
although  we  really  cannot  award  her  that  portion  of  praise  which 
elevated  genius  commands.  There  is  too  much  of  the  common  sen- 
timental tone,  of  the  common  tragic  action — the  start — the  stare — 
the  wringing  of  hands,  and  tear-wiping  of  cvery-day  actresses.  Yet 
she  occasionally  produces  something  better,  and  particularly  in  the 
last  scene  where  she  enters  in  maniac  condition,  there  was  a  consider- 
able degree  of  pathetic  effect  produced.  In  our  opinion,  Mrs.  Slo- 
man would  act  certain  characters  in  genteel  Comedy  better  than  in 
those  where  extremes  of  violence  and  passion  aie  demanded.  For  in- 
stance, Lady  Eleanor  Irwin,  in  Every  One  has  his  Fault,  and  such 
parts.  She  is,  in  the  present  state  of  our  green-rooms,  an  undoubted 
acquisition.  Why  does  she  not  supply  herself  with  eye-brows  and 
eye-lashes  %  Mr.  C.  Kemble  ably  sustained  the  character  of  Biron  ; 
and  Villeroy  was  appropriately  acted  by  Mr.  Cooper.  Mr.* Bennett 
is  quite  unfit  for  such  characters  as  Carlos. — He  should  confine  him- 
self to  melo-drama. 

We  noticed,  this  day  week,  that  Mr.  Barnes  did  not  play  Pan- 
taloon, in  the  Pantomime,  as  announced.  Mr.  Parsloe,  the  Promp- 
ter, was  the  person  who  played  for  him.  We  are  sorry  to  state,  that 
that  gentleman,  through  inexperience,  and  in  the  hustle  received  a 
blow  from  Harlequin  in  the  right  eye,  which  actually  struck  it  out.— 
He  has  been  confined  during  the  past  week,  and  is  now  very  ill. 

SDtutp  Hane  Cfpatre* 

Mr.  Macready  acted'  Macbeth ,  last  night,  with  superior  effect. — 
The  Falls  of  Clyde  followed,  and  was  much  admired. — There  was  a 
good  house. 

English  Opera. — Mr.  Mathews  concluded  his  present  Jit  Homes 
last  night,  with  his  American  Trip,  amidst  much  applause.  We 
shall  hope  to  hear  of  him  again  ere  long. — The  house  was  crowded. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERYER. 


Adelphi. — This  Theatre'was  again  crowded  last  night,  to  witness 
the  performances  of  Valmondi,  and  Quadrupeds.  In  the  latter  piece, 
Mr.  WiLKrssoN  made  his  first  appearance  this  season.,  and  was  re- 
ceived with  shouts  of  applause. 

Olympic. — Mr.  Frampton's  Benefit  last  night,  was  excellently  at- 
tended, and  the  performances  went  off  with  great  eclat. 

Surrey. — The  performances  here  last  night,  were  devoted  to  the 
Benefit  of  Mr.  Rowbotham.  A  new  piece  was  produced,  entitled 
Columbus ;  or,  the  North  JVest  Passage,  which  was  favorably  re- 
ceived ;  it  was  followed  by  the  melo-drama  of  Der  Freischutz,  in 
which  Mr.  Kent  appeared  here  as  Count  Rodolph, 

Mr.  Murray,  Proprietor  of  the  Edinburgh  Theatre,  with  a  gene- 
rosity which  reflects  on  him  the  highest  credit,  has  appropriated  the 
the  proceeds  of  this  and  the  two  following  evening's  performances, 
for  the  benefit  of  the  unhappy  sufferers  who  lost  all  their  property  at 
the  fire. 

We  are  requested  to  state  that  the  Tragedy  now  in  preparation  at 
Covent  Garden  is  original  ;  the  plot  of  a  celebrated  tragedy  of  Schil- 
ler's, being  adopted  but  with  modifications  of  character  and  compo- 
sition wholly  new. 

We  understand,  that  in  consequence  of  a  serious  difference  of  opini- 
on between  a  noble  patron  of  the  Italian  Opera,  and  an  eminent  bib- 
liopolist,  intimately  connected  with  that  theatre,  another  bookseller  of 
some  note  at  the  west-end  of  the  town  has  waited  upon  the  Proprietor 
of  an  operatic  establishment  upon  a  lesser  scale,  with  a  view  to  ascer- 
tain whether  it  can  be  converted  to  higher  purposes. — British  Press, 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Mr.  Editor, 

Sir — Permit  me  to  say,  I  think  your  friend  Mister  Shirts,  must 
have  been  put  to  his  shifts,  not  to  have  found  out,  'ere  this,  the  ori- 
gin of  O.  Smith  ;  he  must  have  lost  much  time  in  his  wonderful  search, 
if  that  time  is  valuable  ho  may  call  him  01  Dear  Smith.  He  has. 
Sir,  informed  you  wrong,  there  is  no  Jrhite  Smith  ;  and  Long  Smith 
is  now  become  Red  Smith.  If  Jtfr.  Shirts  is  any  thing  of  a  Cyclops, 
and  will  cast  his  one  eye  into  the  orchestra,  the  wardrobe,  and  the 
green-room  of  Drury  Lane  Theatre,  he  will  find  there  arc  eight  Smiths, 
and  good  artists  too,  beside  a  Smithson.  I  think,  Mr.  Editor,  that 
Mr.  Elltston  may  not  only  boast  of  having  Smiths  enough  to  forge 
the  terrific  thunders  of  Der  Freischutz,  but  even  the  bolts  of  Jove ! 

Yours,  truly,  BLUE  SMITH- 

Blow  Bellows  Alley, 
Smiths's  Street,  Black  Fryers. 

Ml 

"  John  Brown's"  Letter  is  unavoidably  postponed  till  to-morrow. 
PrJuteU  &  Published  by  iu.  Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Kxefei-'chnuge,  Strand 


Cf)fRtve  ftopal.  Cogent  Catfsen, 

BY  PARTICULAR  DESIRE. 


This  Evening,  (23rd  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

I>er  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    }v  ,  C    rIrt  Ttf^TYWirv 

ivii    i       i\r    nn»binv     f  Yagers  of  3   Hans,       MrliNNti 

ii  n/r    i   roiA^       i  the  Forest  i  Mathew,  MrLM. 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      3  £ 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCH ARD. 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mis  BOYLE. 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Act  1.— The  Villa ge  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting-  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wil helm's  Cottage, 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOhU's 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tljc  St^agic  23aito. 

Act  3. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  oi  THE  BURNING  F0RE6T. 


To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

Charles  the  Second 

Q}\  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C,  KEMBLE, 

Copp,  MrFAWCETT, 
Edward,  [Pa<je  to  the  Kin*]  Mr  DURUSET, 
Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 

Mary,    (Copp's  NieceJ    Miss    M.    T  R  E  E. 
Lady  Clara,  Miss  JONES,      

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  with  The  Escapes,  &c. 


Cijeatte  l\cr»al,  £rurj>  Hant 


This  Evening,  (9th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 


Ottoear,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamicl,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD,      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  YARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVBY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 
The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's    Lodge. —  The   Wolf's   Hollow. — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  Valley. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo  Drama  of 


The 


Old  Granger,  Mr  GATTIE.     James,  xMr  G.  SMITH, 

The  Miller,  Mr  YOUNGE, 

George,  Mr  BROWNE,      Giles,  Mr  SHERWIN, 

Matty  Marvellous,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Phcebe,  the  Miller's  Maid,  Mrs  WAYLETT, 
Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  a  new  Ballet,  and  Cinderella. 
A  Eist  of  the  London   Theatres. 


Adelphi,   Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  Kane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Haymarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket    (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
(,.<.?"  '1  hose  with  a  r-  are  Closed. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,    and  Brest 

Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Tea  till  Four  o'Clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— -Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working---161,  Strand. 


the; 

EftratrtcaX  &Wixfott ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

tk  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice.1' 

No.  932  Wednesday,  Nov.  24,   1824.        Price  \d. 

Cobcnt  4£articn  €$cat?e. 

There  was  /ter  Freischutz  here  again  for  the  '23rd  time,  which,, 
with  the  Comedy  of  Charles  the  Second,  was  attended  by  a  tolerably 
numerous  audience,  who  seemed  much  entertained. 

£>mtp  lane  €fjeatt'C* 

The  ninth  performance  of  Dcr  Freisshutz  at  this  house,  last  night, 
had  its  attractions  for  those  who  dared  to  venture  ont  in  spite  of 
tumbling  chimnics  and  tiles.  The  whole  went  off  very  well.  The 
Miller  s  Maid  was  repeated,  and  was  acted  with  considerable  effect. 
IMrs.  Waylett  may  certainly  rank  next  to  Miss  Kelly  in  the  cha- 
racter of  Phoebe.  Sir.  Sherwi.v  represented  Giles  ably:  but  he  wants 
several  requisites  to  finish  off  such  characters  as  they  ought  to  he. 
3Ir.  Harley,  In  •Matty  Marvellous,  was  very  entertaining. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir, 

You  may  inform  your  correspondent  who  was  solicitous  about 
IMiss  Nisbett's  re-appearance  at  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  that,  tha.t 
lady  w-as  lately  married  to  Sir  William  Congrevc,  at  VVessel,  and  that 
bhe  will  consequently  retire  altogether  from  public  life.  T. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

My  Pear,  Observer — I  abhor  flattery ,  but  I  must  say  that  I  ad- 
mire the  tone  of  your  interesting  Publication  above  all  things — there 
Is  something  so  soothing  and  gentlemanly  about  it,  with  a  total  ab- 
sence of  the  nauseous  buttering-up,  or  vulgar  abuse  of  the  News- 
papers. Your  morality  too  is  quite  unexceptionable,  and  I  have  no 
hesitation  in  saying  that  you  are  a  most  respectable  person,  which  is 
going  a  good  way.  considering  you  are  "  a  gentleman  connected  with 
the  public  press."  I  beg  you  will  swallow  all  this,  for  it  is  neat  and 
unadulterated  truth:  and  now,  my  worthy  friend,  I  proceed  to  a  sub- 
ject which  lies  very  near  my  heart.  I  mean  the  lamentable  state  or 
morals  which  exists  behind  the  curtain  of  our  Theatre-?.  Jt  is  but  a 
few  years  ago,  (in  the  time  of  John  Kemele)  that  I  exclaimed  to  Mrs. 
B.  after  we  had  relumed  one  i«gKl    from   Coyent  (jiiclni,  and    were 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


sitting  very  cosily  over  our  brandy  and  water,  "  Well, my  dear,"  said 
I,  "  I  do  not  despair  of  living  to  see  a  Theatre  made  what  my  Lord 
Chesterfield  designated  it — "  a  school  of  morals,  anil  the  members 
of  that  highly  intellectual  profession  exhibiting  by  their  private  worth 
the  most  striking  example  of  its  good  effects."  At  that  time  there 
was  every  prospect  of  that  golden  age  of  theatricals  being  realised.— 
Most  of  our  actors  were  men  of  highly  respectable  character,  and  as 
to  the  ladies,  they  either  preserved  their  maiden  fame  unspotted,  or 
discharged  the  duties  of  matrons  with  a  fidelity  worthy  of  old  Rome. 
I  could  mention  many  names  that  deserve  to  be  written  in  letters  of 
gold,  surrounded  by  a  radiance,  that  their  brightness  might  be  a  bea-, 
con  to  guide  the  frail  bark  of  virtue,  so  sorely  beset  with  rocks  and 
shoals,  into  a  secure  port.  "  Look  upon  that  picture,  and  then  on 
this  !"  How  many  of  our  actresses  are  now  received  into  the  society 
of  people,  whose  acquaintance  is  worth  having  ?  Alas! — I  blush  to 
think  how  few.  My  opinions  upon  this  subject  may  be  strong,  bat 
they  are  perfectly  sincere,  and  1  think  if  a  woman  in  any  station 
offend  the  laws  that  should  regulate  her  sex,  she  loses  all  claim  to  the 
respect  and  homage  of  mankind,  (otherwise  lier  right)  but  in  public 
characters  such  an  offence  should  be  visited  with  the  severest  repro- 
bation. The  danger  of  their  example  is  most  imminent ;  and  however 
we  may  condescend  to  be  amused  by  women  of  the  most  abandoned 
habits.the  stamp  of  degradation  should  be  so  indelibly  fixed  upon  them, 
that  the  moral  contagion  which  their  vices,  aided  by  their  taWnts, 
spread  around  them,  should  be  rendered  innocuous.  I  cannot  for  a 
moment  allow  that  personal  beauty — charms  of  voice  or  manner,  or 
even  genius,  can  atone  for  the  wanton  abandonment  of  all  moral 
principle;  and  yet  I  am  absolutely  informed,  that  there  are  those  who 
triumph  in  their  shame,  and  have  the  audacity  to  give  themselves 
airs  af  a  superiority  on  the  strength  of  their  infamy  ; — yes,  it  is  now 
considered  a  thing  to  brag  of,  to  be  "  under  the  protection"  of  some 
rich  blackguard,  whose  morality  is  on  a  par  with  his  wit,  but  whose 
money  exceeds  both,  in  the  proportion  that  a  million  bears  to  one  ! 
I  could  name  one  lady  in  particular,  to  whom  this  will  apply  ;  but  it 
i«  useless.  For  the  love  of  the  art  and  of  decency,  raise  your  respect- 
able voice  in  reprobation  of  this  disgrace,  that  has  come  like  a  cloud 
upon  our  green-rooms. 

I  am,  my  dear  Observer,  your's  affectionately, 
Nov.  19,  1824.  JOHN  BROWN. 

A  Ltisr  of  the  London   Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Govent  Garden 

<Joburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  lane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Hayraarket,  (C) 

d 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
tfZ£"  Those  with  a  f.  are  Closed. 


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Cljeatrc  iioyal,  Cogent  CaiUfU. 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Row.'.ey's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,   Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henky 

Sir  Godfrey  SpeedVell,   Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  ♦Lauihskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,   Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,    Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Wefsted,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5,  THE  LORD    MAYOR'S  SHOW, 
Jls  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

After  whieh,  the  Entertainment  of  the 


THE 

Countermand,  Mr  PEARMAN, 
Antonio,   Mr  KEELEY,     Daniel,   Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Officers,  Messrs.  BAKER,  HORREBOW, 

Soldiers,  Messrs  EVANS,   MEARS,  TINNEY, 

fX.Semos,  Mr  ATKINS,     Mr  FAWCETT, 

MoVeelina,   Miss  DUNN..    Angelina.  Miss  HENRY 

Constantia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 


AKy^J JLJBL.JL    JELLJKy    *) 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce,  of 

Animal  Magnetism. 

La  Fleur,  Mr  FAWCETT,     Jeffrey,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Marquis  de  Lancy,  Mr  COOPER,     Doctor,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Francois*  Mr  LOUIS,     Picard,  Mr  HENRY. 
Constance,  Miss  HENRY,     Lisette,  Mrs  GIBBS. 

To-naorrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari. 


Cfjeatre  &opi,  ©rm»  iane. 

Tkis  Evening,  (10th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

3r  Freischutz. 


Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,    Mi-KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Camper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamicl,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G    SMITH 

Benihard,    Mr  BEDFORD,      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKK, 

Witch  of  the  Glen.  Mr  BLAXCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y  ARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  CUBITT,  Mrs  TENNANT,  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCEWERV. 

The  Village  of  Uohoinvald,  with  the  Natfonal  Sjpbrts. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. —  The  Wolf's  Hollow*. — [neat/tat  ion! —  Hail  in  the 
Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of  the  Jaggcrhaus. — The  Black  Valley. — TIvj 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

The  Faintly  Fete. 

Or,    the  Two  Little  Sisters 

By  Moi.s.  HULLIN's  PUPILS. 

To  conclude  with  the  Comedy  of 

r 


-  Young  WiWinjjr,  Mr  ELLISTON, 
OKI  Wilding,  Mr  POWELL,  Papillion,  Mr  Gattik 
Sir  James   Elliott,    Mr  THOMPSON, 

Miss  Grantham,  Mrs  ORGER, 

Miss   Godfrey,    Miss'  S  M  I  T  H  S  O  N, 

Kitty,  Mrs  HARLOVVE, 

To-morrow,  As  You  Like  It,  with  The  Children  in  the  Wood 


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Diobama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters   Cathedral,    and   B>est 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  F»nn\s  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whol«  Art  of  Modelling-,  Blowing,  and  Working — io.l,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Cosmcrama,   269,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The   present  Selection    of 

Views  possesses  very  great  Classica)  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  t. 


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"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

Ko.  933  Thursday,  Nov.  25,  1824.         Price  Id. 

Cofccnt  <£arfcen  Glfycatzc. 

We  had  "  A  Woman  never  Vext,"  here  last  night,  and  much  en- 
tertainment did  it  produce  to  a  numerous  audience.  The  entertain- 
ment of  The  Escapes,  and  the  Farce  of  Animal  Magnet Hsm,  followed, 
and  amused  greatly. 

The  Tragedy  of  Isabella  is  to  he  repeated  here  on  Monday  next, 
with  Mrs.  Sloman,  as  Isabella,  and  Mr.  Kemble,  as  Birvn. 


SDrutp  lane  €f)eatre* 

Der  Freischuts  was  represented  last  night,  for  the  tenth  time  here. 
It  was  followed  hy  a  new  Ballet,  called  "  The  Family  Fete  ;  or,  the 
Two  Little  Sisters,"  in  which  Moris.  Hullin's  Pupils  danced  very 
piettily  ;  particularly  the  remarkable  child,  whom  we  designated  lately 
the  little  old  woman  ;  and  who  is  really  a  clever  creature.  We  should 
like  to  learn  her  name,  for,  hereafter,  we  doubt  not,  she  will  prove 
one  of  our  most  accomplished  dancers.  The  Farce  of  The  Liar  fol- 
lowed, in  which  Mr.  Elltston  acts  Young  Wilding  with  so  much  hu- 
mor. Mr.  Gattie  represents  Papillion  very  well.  Mis3  Smithson 
was  an  interesting  looking  Miss  Godfrey  ;  and  Mrs.  Orger,  Mrs. 
Harlowe,  Mr.  Thompson,  and  Mr.  Powell,  filled  the  other  cha- 
racters very  suitably. — There  was  a  good  house. 

Miss  Stephen's  and  Mr.  Sapio  will  make  their  first  appearance  this 
season,  on  Wednesday  next,  in  The  Siege  of  Belgrade. 

A  new  Operatic  Farce,  a  new  Tragedy,  and  a  new  Comic  Opera, 
arc  in  preparation  here. 

Adelfhi. —  Valmondi  still  draws  great  houses. ...Tt  is  extremely  ter- 
rific, and  very  ably  acted  and  got  up. 

Catherine  Street  Theatre. — This  Theatre  has  been  taken  for 
three  years  by  Mr.  Nathan,  the  Composer.  We  are  not  aware  yet 
of  the  nature  of  the  performances  he  is  to  produce  there  :  perhaps, 
petite  Operas  or  Concerts. 

Colman  during  the  first  representation  of  Puss  in  Boots  at  Covent 
Garden,  the  stage-lamps  suddenly  became  extinguished.  "Hallo!" 
quoth  Colman — ".  Why  your  cat  wants  meat,  Harry  :"— "  Meat !" 
cried  the  Manager  in  astonishment.     "  Ay — lights  to  be  sure!'' 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Mr.  Observer,  Nov.  24,  1824. 

I  venture  to  hope,  from  your  usual  impartiality,  (for  I,  as 
well  as  many  others,  have  often  admired  that  quality  in  you,  which, 
from  its  rarity,  almost  deserves  to  be  called  a  virtue)  that  you  will 
have  the  goodness  to  publish  a  few  observations  I  wish  to  make,  in 
reply  to  John  Brown's  Letter  of  the  19th  of  November;  which  ap- 
peared on  the  24th.  Do  not  imagine  I  am  going  to  palliate  female  de- 
pravity in  any  station — heaven  forbid  !  No  one  can  entertain  a  greater 
horror  for  it  than  I  do;  but  pray,  candidly  considered — would  it  not 
he  as  well,  among  the  countless  invectives  against  woman's  frailty, 
and  the  endless  advice  given  for  their  conduct,  if  a  few  admonitions 
were  also  offered  the  men  upon  theirs  ?  Custom,  "  the  law  of  foots,*' 
has,  wo  know,  rendered  the  same  act  eternally  infamous  in  woman, 
which,  by  a  strange  paradox,  is  not  merely  passed  over,  but  often 
actually  commended  in  man  :  yet,  we  presume,  no  really  moral  or  re- 
ligious person,  will  consider  the  crime  less  in  the  stronger  and  nobler 
party.  It  seems  very  hard,  the  guilt  being  shared  by  the  two,  and 
almost  invariably  caused  by  the  man,  that  all  the  obloquy  is  to  fall  on 
the  one — on  that  side  too  which  is  weakest  and  most  defenceless,  and 
which,  for  one  error,  is  generally  driven  to  utter  infamy — the  man, 
(though  best  able  to  struggle)  who  brought  her  to  that  pass,  being 
still  countenanced,  and  at  any  time,  when  he  chooses  to  reform,  as  it 
is,  called,  entitled  to  the  best  and  purest  affections  of  a  virtuous  wo- 
man !  !  Let  men  be  told,  it  is  quite  as  infamous  in  them,  to  endea- 
vour by  every  means „  to  undermine  a  woman's  principles,  as  it  can  be 
in  the  latter  to  yield  to  their  arts,  after  their  demoniacal  efforts  are 
accomplished.  I  could  dilate  greatly  upon  this  subject,  but  fear  to 
trespass  too  much  upon  your  time,  (if  indeed  I  have  not  already  done 
so).  I  will  merely  add  a  few  remarks  upon  Mr  Brown's  lamentations 
for  the  "  virtuous"  days  of  the  stage,  which  he  dates  in  John  Kem- 
ble's  time.  I  do  not  mean  to  be  invidious — but  I  believe  it  might 
very  easily  he  proved,  that  there  were  quite  as  many  frail  females  be- 
hind the  curtain  then  as  now,  and  as  many  women  of  unblemished 
virtue  on  the  stage  at  present,  as  at  that  period.  Respect  for  the 
dead,  forbids  my  mentioning  some  undoubted  facts,  which  might  shew 
that,  at  all  events,  it  was  not  the  example  of  the  above  celebrated  per- 
former, which  caused  the  purity  of  that  day  ;  but  then  to  be  sure, 
from  the  justice  observed  between  the  sexes  we  may  infer,  that  the 
same  error,  though  quite  venial  in  him  as  a  man,  would  have  rendered 
the  woman,  (his  partner,  his  victim  perhaps)  infamous  and  abandon- 
ed. One  word  more,  and  I  have  done — Mr.  B.  himself  observes, 
"  How  few  are  now  received,  &c  "  this  proves  that  their  talents  are 
not  considered  an  atonement  for  their  vices  ;  and  if  there  really  are 
women  so  shameless  as  to  boast  of  tljoir  own  infamy,  all  admonition 
must  be  fruitless — it  renders  their  case  hopeless  in  this  world  and  the 
next,  as  it  shews  them  lost  to  repentance. 

Your  insertion  of  this.  Sir,  (if  possible)  will  greatly  oblige  a  fre- 
quent reader,  and  A  LOVER  OF  EQUITY". 


Cijeati'e  &opal,  CoVient  Cattien. 


■  i>  i  n^i-.j.^  ■-■■» 


This  Evening,   (24th  time  here)'the  Opera  of 

Der  Freisckutz  ; 

Or  the  Slack  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER,     Conrad,  Mr  EGEHTON, 

vvT?      Mrpp?RNv.Tv'    ?V«gcrsof$    Hans,       Mr  TINNEV 
Wdhelm,  MrPEARMAN,    L^rest  1  Mathe*.  Mr  LEV. 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,      3  \ 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 
Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 
Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Mis?  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hoheilwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  a»  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.    The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2.r— An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'* 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

'   Casting  of  tijc  $?agic  25aH& 

Act  3. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber* The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  'I  HE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Clari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Vivaldi .  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Rolamo,  (Father  to  Clari)  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Joeoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS.  Claudio,  Mr  HENTRY 

Geronio,  Mr  KEELEY,  Giulio,  Mr  TINNEY, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

Vespina,  Miss   LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 

•    Characters  in  the  EPISODE.— Xohteman,  Mr  BAKER, 
Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelcgrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Lcod a ,  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,    with  the  Frozen  Lake. 


CJjeatrc  l\oj>al,  Srurj>  Cane. 


LM.JfeK.ffWf '^  T= 


This  Evening  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of 

AS  YOU  LIKE  IT. 

Orlando,  Mr  WALLACK, 
The  Duke,   Mr  POPE,      Frederick,     Mr  ARCHER, 
Amiens,  Mr  HORN,     Oliver,  Mr  BEDFORD, 

Jaques,  MrMACREADY, 

Le  Beau,  Mr  PENLEY,      Adam,  Mr  TERRY, 

Jaques  de  Bois,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

Charles,  Mr  O.  SMITH,     Dennis,  Mr  FENTON, 

William,  Mr  KNIGHT,  Touchstone,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Silvius,  Mr  MERCER,     Corin,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Rosalind,    Mrs   YATES,      Celia,    Mrs  BEDFORD, 

Phcebe,  Miss  POVEY,     Audrey,  Mrs  ORGER. 


Bv  the  simplicity  of  Venus'  Doves 
Glee— What  shall   he  have  that  kill'd 

the  Deer  ? 
Song — Under  the  Greenwood  Tree. 
Song — When  I  was  a  tiny  little  Boy. 
Glee — Come,  thou  monarch  of  the  vine 


SONGS,   &c.  sung  in  the  Comedy. 

Song — Tn  Black  mourn  I,  (eomp.  Horn 
Song — Blow,   thou  Winter's  wind. 
Duet — Tell  me  where  is  Fancy  bred. 
Song — When  Daisies  pied. 
Lo  hear  the  gentle  Lark 
Finale — Glee,  Oh,  happy  Fair. 


In  the  5th  Act  will  be  introduced 
Jin  Allegorical  Dance  and  Chorus  of  JEricl  Spirits. 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce,  of  The 

Children  iu  the  Wood* 

Sir  Rowland,   Mr  THOMPSON, 
Lord  Alford,  Mr  MERCER,     Apathy,  Mr  GATTIE 

Walter,  Mr  ELUSION, 

Gabriel,  Mr  KNIGHT,      Oliver,  Mr  O.  SMITH, 

Lady  Helen,  Miss  SMITHSON, 

Josephine,   Miss  POVEY, 

Children,  Miss  JNTCOLL,  and  Miss  C.  NICOLL, 

Winifred,  Mrs  HARLOWE. 

To-morrow,  Der  Frcischutz,  with  Peeping  Tom. 


EXHIBITIONS. 

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Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Clock. 

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THE 

Vftratvtcal  #tettlicv ; 

AND 

niiilif  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  au«ht  in  malice." 

^  ^  ^  ^-  *•  *  **■  ^ 

No.  934  Friday,  Nor,  26,    1824.  Prire  \d. 

Cogent  Martini  3TIicatrc. 

There  was  a  most  numerous  and  elegant  audience  here  last  night, 
to  s?e  J)er  Freischutz ,  and  Ciari,  upon  which  pieces  we  have  not  bin* 
new  to  report.  The  music  aud  the  acting  in  both  seemed  to  ^iye 
arrbat  satisfaction. 


Drurp  laitc  Cfjcattc. 

Last  night  Shaksprare's  Play  of  Jls  You  Like  It,  was  acted  hoc, 
Mrs.  Yates  appeared  as  Rosalind,  and  Mr.  Macready,  as  Jacques. 
Of  the  former  we  have  to  remark,  that  her  performance  of  this  cha- 
racter was  extremely  spirited  and  clever,  and  well  deserved,  in  general, 
the  applause  which  was  bestowed  upon  her  efforts  Mis.  V a  i  v.%  has 
ail  the  requisites  for  this  part — a  quick  perception — an  animated  and 
correct  delivery — and  a  graceful  petite  figure.  In  the  scene  with  Or- 
lando in  the  Forest,  she  sustained  the  vivacity  which  it  demands  ad- 
mirably :  hut  there  is  one  passage  which  she  ought -to  have  given 
very  differently, — When  she  is  asked  by  Orlando,  relative  to  the 
progress  of  time.  '*  Whom  doth  he  gallop  withal 1" — Rosalind  replies ■, 
"  With  a  thief  fa  the  gallows  ;  for,  though  he  goes  as  softly  as  foot 
can  fall,  he  thinks  tiimscif  too  soon  there.'"  Now,  Mrs.  Yates 
spoke  this  with  the  smile  that  accompanied  the  lighter  replies  : 
which,  we  conceive,  is  very  incorrect.  This  reply  requires  a  change 
into  a  slightly  serious  manner,  if  Rosalind  would  have  us  think  her 
possessed  of  that  tenderness  of  feeling  towards  the  miseries  of  man- 
kind, which  is  so  naturally  congenial  with  the  female  character. 

Mr.  Macreapy's  Jacques  is  by  no  means  a  chef  d'mivre.  We 
some  considerable  time  ago  observed  on  his  performance  of  this  cha- 
racter, that  he  was  too  uniformly  sombre,  and  acted  it  more  like  a 
misanthrope  than  one  who  merely  indulged  a  reflective  turn,  without 
divesting  himself  of  the  humors  and  conceits  that  give  a  relish  to  the. 
conversation  of  men.  INJi*.  Macready  is  too  monotonous — the  part 
requires  a  fine  touch  of  satirical  manner  which  is  hardly,  we  fear, 
within  his  reach.  We  were  not  at  all  pleased  with  his  manner  of 
speaking  "  All  the  World  is  a  Stage."  It  was  deficient  in  that  rich 
vivacity  of  manner  which  Mr.  Young  gives  to  it.  The  recitation  wa> 
not  above  the  mediocrity  of  a  clever  school-bov.     The   onlv  parts  of 

•  *  *      i 

it  which  had  the  least  effect,  were  the  descriptions  of  the   "  Soldier 
full  of  strange  oaths,"  and  of  ••  the  Justice  ;  in  fair  round  belty 
1  hese  nere  fairly  spoken,  and  so  far  the  speech  merited  ihe  applaase 


.. 


THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


which  was  bestowed  upon  it — but  the  infant,  the  school-boy,  the 
lover,  and  the  lean  and  slippered  pantaloon,  were  tamely  delivered. 
Mrs.  Bedford  represented  Coslia  very  adequately.  Mr.  Harj.ey 
played  Touchstone  with  much  humor  ;  and  Mrs.  Orger  made  a  very 
good  Audrey*.  Mr.  Wallack,  as  Orjando,  .and  Mr.  Terry,  as  old 
<Adam.,  should  not  be  last  mentioned,  for  they  very  agreeably  sup- 
ported their  respeative  characters. 

The  afterpiece  of  The  Children  in  the  Wood  followed,  in  which 
Mr,  Ellistox  acted  Walter  with  considerable  effect.  The  pit  and 
dress-boxes  were  well  attended. 

Surrey. — The  performances  here  have  fully  drawn  their  usuai 
$hare  of  public  favor.  We  understand  the  present  management  comes 
to  a  close  on  Monday  next,  and  the  house  will  on  the  Tuesday  follow- 
ing, commence  under  nevv  auspices,  with  a  splendid  melo-drama,  in 
which  a  troop  of  Horses  will  be  employed. 

A  Delphi. — Another  crowded  house  graced  this  Theatre  last  night. 
Valmondi  is  generally  acknowledged  to  be  one  of  the  most  terrific 
pieces  ever  produced  on  the  stage,  therefore  all  who  like  the  the  hor- 
ribles should  not  fail  to  see  it.  The  burletta  of  Quadrupeds  followed, 
and  created  shouts  of  laughter. 

Olympic. — This  pretty  little  Theatre  is  not  neglected  by  the  pub- 
lic. Last  night  it  was  well  attended,  and  the  pieces  of  JLovein  Two 
Cupboards,  Jl  Race  for  a  Wife,  and  Robinson  Crusoe,  appeared  to 
give  the  greatest  entertainment  to  the  audience. 

We  understand  that  the  Tragedy  of  "  Lorenzo,  the  Outcast  Son," 
altered  from  Schiller,  is  published  to-day  by  Sbipkin  &  Marshall, 
JStationer's-Hall  Court,  and  J.  Bigg,  Parliament  Street. 

It  is  reported  in  the  theatrioal  circles,  that  a  lady,  in  the  tragic 
walk,  is  about  to  institute  proceeding  against  her  husband,  in  order 

to  procure  a  divorce. — Dublin  Paper. 

J1 •; 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and    Brest 

Harbour — OpenDaily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  o'f  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  K«nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working—-  ioi,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Gosmorama,   209,    Regent   Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection    of 

Views  possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4<. 

A  List  of  the  London   Theatres 
Adelphi,   Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 
Covent  Garden 
Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 
Drury  l.ane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 
Muy market,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
y^f   Tliose  with  a  tl  arc  Closed. 


P.iQtud  *t  Published  t>y  E. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  ExcfCA-'ehange,  Strand 


Cljeattf  l\opal,  Cotornt  €ait>m. 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowlky's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman,  never  Vext ! 

Or,   The  Widow  of  Corn  hill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henrv  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,   Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,   Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Waiter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  IhraRY 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jnfl.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,   Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet.   Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,   Mr  ATKINS, 

June,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow']  Miss  CHESTER, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

yj$  it  passed  through  Chea/uide  in  1444. 

fcf   Ttfe  Comedy  is  published,  and    may  be  had  in  the  Theatre,  &  of 
Mr  Dolby,  IT,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 

After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Luke- 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,   Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubonrg,  Mr  JONES, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.ISAACS, 

Count    de    Lmsberg,      Mr.    PEARMAN, 

Wiihelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,  Henrv,  Norris,  Tinner, 

The  Princess  Louisa,   Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness    Matilda   de    Rosefeldt,     Miss    M.    TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

a»WK rr>    u...       .  m         i         '  ,    ■   ... —      ■■■■'■'  '      ■  -  ■  .—    —  ■■    -        ...     ,  ■  ■■  ,       ■■  ■  .  ■  .     -     ■         ■■■      ■    ■      ■       ■    ■    ^— ■*— ^—  >.p    .wm^rm^ 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  &c. 


Cljeafre  ftopal,  ©rurj>  Cane. 


This  Evening,  (11th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

l>er  Freisch  u  tz. 

Ottocar,  MrMBRCFR,     Kilian,  MrKNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  HarU,  Mr  HOWFXL, 

Casjiet,  Mr  HORN.  Zamicl.  Mr  O.  SMiTH,  Hermit,  Mr  G  SMITH 

Bernhard,    Mr  BEDFORD.      Arfnlph,  Mr  T.  COOK F, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCH  ARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y  ARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDOX,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids.  Miss  CLBIJ T,  .Mrs  TENNAN T.  &  Miss  BROWNE, 

SCESERY. 
The  Village  of  IJohcnwald,  with  the  National  Sports* — Interior  of 
Forester's    jUo'dgp. —  The   VToj-C's    BollqV, — Incantation. — Hall  in  the 
Jpggerhaus, — Inferior  of  the   Ja<^erhaus.-~ The  Black   Valley. — The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  a  Ballet,  called 

The  Family  Fete. 

Bv  Monk  HULLlN's  PUPILS. 


To  conclude  with  the  Farce,  of 

PEEPING  TOM. 

Earl  of  Merna,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Harold,  Mr  YOUNGE.  Count  Louis,  Mr  MERCER, 

The  Mavor  of  Coventry,  Mr  GATTIE, 

'Crazy,  MrKNIGHT, 

Peeping  Tom,  Mr  HARLEY,  who  will  introduce, 

"  The  Little  Farthing  Rushlight" 

Mayoress  of  Coventry,   Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Maud,  Mrs  WAYLETT,     Emma,  Miss  POVEY, 
who  will  introduce,  "  Htmie*    Sweet  Home" 
LadvGodiva,  MrstWLLMOTT. 


To-morrow,  As  Yen  Like  It.  with  the  Revolt  of  the  Greeks, 


the 


Sftcatt'ical  4M)£etiiei* ; 


AND 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

*■    ^  jr~  ^     *■     **     *r      *■ 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

A'o.  935  Saturday,  JVpy'.  27,    1824.  Price  \d. 

Cobcnt  oEarbcn  ^Tf)cafre. 

A  Woman  never  Vent,  is  deemed  by  the  fair  sex  so  extraordinary 
a  matter.,  that  crowds  of  ladies  flock  hither  to  see  how  the  thing  can 
possibly  be  :  and,  although  we  male  creatures  can  readily  imagine 
every  thing  perfect  in  woman,  Vet  we,  also,  are  found  hastening  to 
gratify  our  curiosity  just  as  if  we  could  think  it  an  impossibility. — 
Uov/ley's  Widow  of  Conihill  is  certainly  a  charmi  ng  creature,  and 
wo-  wish  all  our  batchelor  readers  as  fortunate  as  blaster  -Stephen 
Foster.  The  Frozen  Lake,  a  piece  which  was  represented  at  the 
English  Opera-House,  was  produced  with  much  success, — The  house 
wa<  crowded. 


SDnitp  lane  £,*)catrc* 

After.  JJer  Freischutz,  we  had,  last  nigbt,  the  little  Ballet,  or 
Ballet  of  little  ones,  which,  as  an  effort  of  clever  children,  was  pretty. 
The  entertainments  concluded  with  the  eccentric  Farce  of  Peeping 
Tom,  in  which  Mr.  Harley  supported  the  character  of  the  curious 
hero  with  the  greatest  humor,  and  was  encored  in  '*  The  little  Far- 
thing Rushlight."  JMaud,  by  Mrs.  Waylett,  was  very  well  done  ; 
and  Mr.  Knight's  Crazey  was  an  excellent  piece  of  acting  ;  indeed, 
this  gentleman  so  closely  attends  to  the  minute  and  jsst  touehing  of 
his  characters,  that  they  come  forth  from  his  hands  finished  portrait- 
ures. Mr.  Gattie  represented  the  foolish  intriguing  Mayor  of  Co- 
ventry very  pleasantly;  and  in  short  the  whole  went  off  with  very 
amusing  effect.  There  is  one  thing  iu  this  piece  which  we  would  no- 
tice— namely,  that  there  is  an  obvious  indelicacy  about  it  that  makes 
it  but  little  lit  for  an  audience  who  values  decency.  However,  as 
Mr.  Harley  had  the  chief  keeping  of  the  pruriency  of  O'Kejife's 
pen.  his  excellent  discretion  by  keeping  down  the  idea,  made  less  havoc 
on  our  sensitive  perception  of  the  correct,  than  might  be  imagined. — 
We  sec  no  good  reason  for  playing  this  Farce  ;  and,  therefore,  think 
it  had  better  be  shelved. — There  was  a  good  house. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer, 
My  Dear  Observer. 

Your  petticoat  Correspondent,  who  sigtib  herself 
"  A  Lover  of  Equity,"  (I  hope  she  has  not  a  suit  in  Chancery)  has 
mistaken  'the  meaning  of  my  epistle,  if  she  fauoies  thai  I  wished  to 
gloss  over  the  peccadilloes  of  the  gentlemen,  because   I    poured    the 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


phi.ils  of  my  wrath  principally  upon  the  heads  of  the  fair.  She  must 
know,  however,  that  vice  in  a  man  is  only  odious,  as  far  as  it  relates 
to  the  individual,  and  that  its  effects  upon  society  are  trifling,  (except 
in  the  ruin  which  men  bring  upon  the  objects  of  their  beastly  pas- 
sions) ;  but  in  a  woman,  loss  of  honor  is  loss  of  principle,  and  brings 
with  it  a  total  exclusion  f*»oin  the  rights  and  privileges  of  the  sex.  A 
confirmed  debauchee  may  perhaps  plunge  many  "weak  young  women  in 
eternal  and  incurable  misery — he  may  commit  many  other  enormities, 
but  (he  whole  sum  of  his  iniquities  cannot  produce  the  wide  spreading 
wretchedness,  which  the  dereliction  of  a  married  woman  from  the 
path  of  duty,  or  the  wilful  abandonment  of  happiness  and  honor,  by 
an  unmarried  one,  must  occasion.  In  the  one  instance,  the  demo- 
ralisation is  confined  to  the  wretch  himself,  and  the  victims  of  his 
lust: — when  a  woman  throws  the  reins  over  the  neck  of  her  desires, 
and  seLs  off  at  full  speed  in  her  career  of  guilt — God  help  her! — no- 
thing can  stop  her  progress  till  she  arrives  at  the  farthest  point  of 
infamy.  An  abandoned  woman  is  the  most  dangerous  and  criminal  of 
heaven's  creatures.  It  is  with  this  view  of  the  subject  that  I  called 
your  attention  and  that  of  the  puhlic,  to  the  wretched  state  of  morals 
which  reigns  at  present  in  our  green-rooms.  What  must  be  the  state  of 
manners,  and  the  tone  of  conversation  in  these  places,  when  nearly 
all  the  women  there,  (for  there  are  some  most  honorable  exceptions, 
and  long  may  they  continue  so)  are  of  this  stamp.  I  am  convinced 
that  a  great  source  of  the  evil  I  complain  of,  is  to  be  found  in  the 
practice  of  admitting  behind  the  scenes,  fellows,  whose  only  recom- 
mendation to  a  Theatre  is  their  fortune,  and  their  only  passport  to 
the  society  of  modest  women  is  an  abounding  stock  of  impudence. — 
The  result  of  this.Ihaveno  doubt  is,that  many  women  of  weak  minds 
are  led  to  prefer  a  fine  equipage  and  establishment,  for  a  few  years, 
to  a  life  of  virtuous  enjoyment  :  for,  alas  !  the  splendour  of  such  in- 
famy is  extremely  short-lived,  and  then  it  leaves  its  miserable  victim 
despoiled  of  her  attractions,  her  pleasure,  and  her  eternal  peace  of 
mind  !  With  regard  to  the  men,  as  I  said  before,  they  may  go  to 
the  devil  their  own  way;  for  if  they  have  families  they  may  still  bring 
them  up  in  a  proper  way — performing  other  duties  belonging  to  then- 
stations,  and  not  injure  the  community,  if  they  steep  themselves  to 
the  very  lips  in  vice.  A  woman,  on  the  contrary,  who  loses  sight  of 
virtue,  not  only  destroys  her  happiness  and  reputation,  but  she  in- 
jures society,  by  loosening  all  its  dearest  and  loveliest  ties,  and  scat- 
ters misery  and  degradation  far  and  wide  around  pier.  Once  more  I 
call  upon  you,  and  your  readers,  who  form  the  auditory  of  our 
Theatres,  to  put  the  burning  mark  of  shame  upon  all  who  choose  to 
abandon  their  duties,  and  give  themselves  up  to  the  lowest  and  most 
degrading  of  vices.  Your's,  most  truly, 

Nov.  2G.  1824. JOHN  BROWN. 

Gosmohama,   209,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street. — The  present  Selection    of 
Views  possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 

tV.ur.eii  &  Published  by  b>. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Kxerei-'ehange,  Strand 


Cijeatrr  &oi>al,  Cotoent  CavDen. 


This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Or,   The  Widow  of  Cornhill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 
Stephen  Foster,   Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Waiter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Sopedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,' Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,   Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,   Mr  ATKINS, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

Jls  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

£f-  The  Comedy  is  published,  and   may  be  had  in  the  Theatre,    &  of 
Mr  Dolby,  17,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 
After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake* 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES. 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.  ISAACS, 

Count   de    Linsberg,      Mr.    P  E  A  R  M  A  N, 

Wiiheim,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,   Messrs.  Mears,    Henry,  Norris,  Tinney, 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness    Matilda   de    Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.    TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

On  Monua  y,  Isabella — Biron,  Mr  C.  Kemb'e,  Isabella,  Mra Stoman 


CI)eatic  i^ojntl.  jBuirg  &ane. 

wrmr-fin — Tri— rrrmrt  — -|-iwrr  rrpn  m  m  ii<  h  wjkij 

Tliis  Evening  Sh&kspeare's  Comedy  of 

3  YOU  LIKE  IT. 

Orlando,   Mr  WALLACK, 
The  Duke,   Mr  POPE,       Frederick,     Mr  ARCHER. 
Amiens,  Mr  HORN,     Oliver,  Mr  BEDFORD, 
Jaques,  Mr  MACREADY, 

Le  Beau,  Mr  FEN  LEY,      Adam,  Mr  TERRY, 

Jauuesde  Boii,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

Charles,  Mr  O.  SMITH,     Dennis,   Mr  FEN  TON, 

William,  Mr  KNIGHT,  Touchstone,  Mr  #ARLEY, 

Silvins,  Mr  MERCER,     Corin,   Mr  HUGHES, 

Rosalind,    Mrs    YATES,       Cdia,     Mrs  BEDFORD,' 
Pluehe,  MissPOVEY,     Audrey,  Mrs  ORGER. 

SONGS,   5  c.  stfng  in  the  Comedy. 

Song — In  Black  mourn  I,  (domp.  Uorz 
Sonir-  Blow,    thou  Winder's  wind. 
Duct — Tell  me  where  is  Fancy  bred, 
Song — When  Daisies  pied. 
Song  -When  J  was  a  tiny  litt  o  Boy.        1  .o  hear  the  gentle  Lark 
<Jle£ — Cunie,  i  hou  monarch  of  the  vine  j    Finale— Glee,  Oh,  nappy  Fair. 

Ju  the  5th  Act  will  be  introduced 
An  Allegorical  Dance  and  Chorus  of  JEricl  Spirit  £ 

After  which,    the  Melo  Drama,  of   The 

Revolt  of  the  Greeks 

Ahoul  Achmet.  Mr  ARCHER, 

Lvsander,  MrPENLEY,     Rosemeli,  Mr  YOUNGE. 

Malec,  Mr  HO  WELL,     Agis,  Mr  G.SMITH, 

Boubec,  Mr  BROWNE,     Hassan,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Isis,  Mr  WEBSTER. 
Ithorack,  Mr  MERCER,     Harriet,  Mr  COMER, 

Zobeide,  Miss  SMITHSON,  Tebnali,  Mrs  ORGER, 
Ida,  fist  time)  Mrs  WAYLETT, 

In  the  course  of  the  Piece,  The  celebrated  Song  of 

"  SONS  OF  THE  GREEKS  ARISE," 
In   Act    H.  A   BALLET  incidental  to  the  Piece, 

On  Monday,  Dei  Freischutz, 


By  thr  simplirHy  of   Venus'  Doves 
Glee— What   shall   he  have  that  loU'd 

the  Of-er  I 
Sons — Under  the  Greenwood  Tree. 


THE 


liralt'ical  Ofygifbci' ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*  *>  +-  *■  *  *-  *■  * 

*'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

*■  *  *■  ^-  *~  *  •**& 

No.  936  Monday,  JVov.  29,   1824.  Price  U. 

Cctocnt  <£art»cn  Cfjcatrc* 

The  performances  of  Saturday  night  drew  an  excellent  house—they 
consisted  of  A  fFomm  never  Vext,  and  The  frozen  Lake,  which 
afforded  great  entertainment  to  the  audience. 

On  Friday  next,  will  be- produced  a  new  Tragedy,  entitled  Ravenna, 
or,  Italian  Love. — The  Characters  by  Mr.  Egerton.  Mr.  Yocng,  Mr. 
Yates.  Mr.  Cooper,  Mr.  Hartley,  $£iss  Lacy,  Miss  F.  H.  Kelly, 
Miss  Henry,  and  Mrs.  Davenport. 


SDrutp  lane  CJjcatrt* 

Shakspeare's  Comedy  of  As  You  Like  It,  with  its  musical  appen- 
dages, was  repeated  here  on  Saturday  night  with  much  effect  ;  and 
Mr,  Mac  heady  and  Mrs.  Yates  received  particular  marks  of  appro- 
bation from  a  numerous  audjenpe.---Mrs.  Yates  was  encored  in 
the  Cuckoo  Song.  The  melo-drama  of  The  Revolt  of  the  Greeks 
followed. 

.  To-night  a  new  afterpiece  is  to  be  produced  here,  as  will  be  seen  by 
our  play-bill.  It  is,  in  respect  of  story,  taken  from  Moore's  Poem 
of  Lalla  Rookh  ;  and  is,  therefore,  if  decently  dramatised,  likely  to 
interest. 

Surrey  Theatre — This  evening  is  the  last  of  the  present  manage- 
ment.— The  performances  are  a  new  piece,  entitled  Cossack  ;  or,  ific 
Mountain  Devil,  with  a  favorite  burletta,  and  a  Comic  Pantomime, 
in  which  Messrs.  Ellar,  Paulo,  T.  Blanchakd,  and  Mrs.  Searle, 
are  to  appear. — To-morrow  evening  this  Theatre  is  to  be  re-opened, 
under  a  new  management,  on  which  evening  is  to  be  revived  the  fa- 
vorite Melo-drama  of  Ivanltoe  ;  or,  the  Jew's  Daughter,  and  the 
grand  Spectacle  of  Blue  Bleard,  in  which  pieces  arc  to  he  introduced 
a  beautiful  Stud  of  Horses. 

Adelphi. — Another  crowded  audience  graced  this  house  on  Satur- 
day night,  to  see  the  terrific  drama  of  Vaimondi,  and  the  laughable 
burlesque  of  Quadrupeds. 

Olympic.— -J'he  performances  announced  fur  this  week  are  of  a  aa- 
tme  to  attract  in  no  common  degree. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Mr.  Kean. — The  following  paragraph  appeared  in  The  Examiner t 
of  yesterday,  and  being  calculated  to  injure  Mr.  Kean,  by  represent- 
ing him  as  a  party  man,  we  insert  it,  with  the  remark,  that  we  do  not 
believe  he  is  such  a  fool  as  to  venture  before  the  public  or  his  friends, 
in  any  other  character  than  that  of  an  Actor. — (Ed.) 

"  Mr.  Kean — A  Whig. — In  the  history  of  dramatic  genius,  its 
power?,  its  eccentricities,  and  its  foibles,  there  never  was  an  Actor 
who  engaged  a  larger  share  of  public  attention,  who  exercised  a  more 
powerful  domination  over  the  feelings,  or  who  has  been  more  extra- 
vagantly eulogised,  and  intemperately  censured,  than  Mr.  Kean  - 
These  are  some  of  the  penalties  which  men  pay  for  what  Lord  Byron 
terms  the;  airy  lust  of  fame  ;  but  there  are  other  reasons  why  this  ce- 
lebrated actor  has  been  so  incessantly  fired  upon  by  the  batteries  of  a 
particular  portion  of  the  press.  He  has,  we  imagine,  the  plague  spot 
of  whiggism  upon  him  ;  and,  labouring  under  this  noxious  and  fatal 
disease,  how  is  it  possible  that  he  should  be  received  into  the  whole- 
some and  immaculate  bosom  of  toryism,  or  that  its  sagacious  vota- 
ries should  be  able  to  discover  talents  united  to  principles,  so  much 
at  varianee  with  every  thing  lofty  in  mind  and  brilliant  in  genius  ? — 
As  the  amusing  fellow  says  in  the  Farce — "  That  accounts  for  it."— 
(Northern  IFhigy 

Mr.  Charles  Mathews,  the  Comedian,  whose  love  of  his  profession 
is  proverbial,  has,  it  is  well  known,  made  a  most  splendid  collection 
of  Paintings,  Diavvings,  Prints,  Books,  and  Busts,  connected  with  the 
English  Stage,  many  of  them  unique,  and  formiftg  a  most  interesting 
Gallery,  at  a  very  considerable  expense,  all  of  whic-i  he  states  his 
determination  to  bequeath  to  the  nation  in  such  a  manner,  that  they 
shall  never  be  again  separated.  This  resolution  is  worthy  of  Ma- 
thews, and  will,  indeed,  be  a  lasting  memorial  of  his  gratitude  for  the 
unprecedented  patronage  the  public  have  continued  to  bestow  upon 
hirn— # ritisJi  Press.  s 


EXUlblTIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  G*and  Collection  of  Wilt  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Mr.  F«nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Kxhimition,  m  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,   Blowing,  and  V/orking— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  I.inwoob's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  V/ork — Leicester-square. 
Cosmorama,   209,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection    of 

Views  possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 

A  List  of  the  London  Theatres. 


Adelphi,   Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Co  vent  Garden 

Cofcurg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  l.ane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Haymarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellcloso  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
ftadUVs  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
t_jr    Those  niith  a  &  are.  Closed. 


Printeu  &  Published  by  E. Thomas,  Deniuarfc.-cou.rt,  Exe'tei^'change,  Strand 


Cfjeatre  Hopal,  Cobent  Cam  en. 

This  Evening,  Southern's  Tragcdv  of 

ISABELLA; 

Or,   The  Fa tal  Marriage. 

Count  Baldwin,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Villeroy,  Mr  COOPER,     Carlos,  Mr  BENNETT, 

Biron,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Biron's  Son,  Master  BODEN,     Maurice,  Mr  Henry 

BeJford,  Mr  CLAREMONT,. 

Gentlemen,  Mess.  Hayes,  George,  Heath, 

Officer,  Mr  ATKINS,       Samson,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Bravos  and  Tipstaves,  Mess  Austin,  Collett,  Ley, 

Isabella,  Mrs  SLOMAN, 

[Being  herjifth  appearance  in  Londoti.) 

Nurse,  Mrs  PEARCE, 
Ladies,   Mesdames  Bates,  Isaacs,  Twamley,  Vials. 


In  the  3rd  Act,  AN  EPITHALAMIUM, 

The  Vocal  Parts  by  Miss  Love,  Miss  Hammersley, 
Mr  Tinney,  and  Mr  "Norris. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake- 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Count   de    Lmsberg,     Mr.    PEAR  M  A  N, 

Wilhtlm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pagesv  Messrs.  Mears,  Henry,  Norris,  Tinney, 

The  Princess  Louisa,  IVJi^s  LOVE, 

Baroness   Matilda   de    Ro^efeldt,    Miss   M.    TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,   Miss  HALLAN D E, 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  &c. 


Cfjtatte  liopal  ©rutu  Cane. 


BY  PARTICULAR  DESIRE. 


Tl\ls  Evening,  (10th  time  hero)  Weber's  Opera  of 

!>er  Freischiitz.. 

Olloear,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G  SMITH 

Bernhurd,    Mr  BEDFORD,      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y ARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE, 

SCEJVE&Y. 

The  Village  of  Holienwald,  with  the  National  Sports.— Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge.— The  Wolf's  Hollow.— Incantation.— Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus.— Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus.— The  Black  Valley.— The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  (first  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

Hafed  the  Grheber, 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACK.     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  HARLEY,     Mr  G.  SMITH, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr   FOSTER,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  FENTON, 

Messrs  Gibbon,  Hon  nor,  Henry,  Kench,  Plumstead, 

Povey,  Read,  &  D.  Smith. 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  -with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  the 
JEmir's  Palate.— Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Ravine. — TheGheber'*  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  Palace  of  th» 
iJrair,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace, 
Prison  in  the  JSea-Tower.— Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's.  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-morrow,  As  You  Like  It. 


THE 

fit atttcal  Otaterbn* ; 

A5M> 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 
*~  *■  ^-  *■  *■  *  ^  ^ 

A'o.  937  Tuesday,  Nov.  30,   1824.  Price  Id. 


}^S 


Cotoent  €atfccn  €f>cattc. 

The  Tragedy  of  Isabella  was  repeated  last  night  to  a    good  house, 
and  was  received  throughout  with  great  applause. 


SDmtp  Sane  €t)ea  ttc. 

A  piece,  '?  full  of  sound  and  fury,"  called  Hafed  the  Gheber,  \ya:> 
brought  out  here  last  night.  It  is  founded,  as  our  readers  will  guess 
from  its  title,  on  Moose's  exquisite  tale  of  the  "  Fire  Worshippers," 
in  Lalla  Rookh  ;  the  incidents  of  which  must  be  fresh  in  the  memory 
of  every  one  who  has  read,  (and  who  has  not  ?)  that  delightful  pro- 
duction". The  Poem,  however,  has  only  supplied  the  outline  of  this 
Piece,  which  is  filled  up  with  a  variety  of  matter  of  no  very  exalted 
description.  We  are  really  a  little  angry  with  Mr.  Elliston,  and 
his  author,  for  disturbing  the  many  agreeable  associations  connected 
with  the  loves  of  Hafed  and  Hinda,  by  making  the  renowned  Gheber 
a  mere  hero  of  melo-drama,  and  the  Princess  a  lady  in  silk  and  span- 
gles !  We  present  some  account  of  th«  dramatic  story,  remarking 
that  the  original  is  much  departed  from,  and  that  the  conclusion,  to 
the  best  of  our  belief,  is  intended  to  be  happy,  for  the  curtain  drop* 
(by  some  mistake)  in  the  midst  of  a  general  engagement  between  the 
Arabs  and  the  Ghebers,  so  that  we  could  not  tell  exactly  how  the  re- 
sult would  be.  This  much  is  certain,  that  Mr.  Wallace,  who  repre- 
sented Hafed,  appeared  before  the  curtain,  after  it  was  all  over,  to 
give  out  the  piece  for  repetition. 

Hafed  the  Gheber,  (Mr.  Wallack)  loves  the  daughter  of  his  deter- 
mined foe,  Al  Hassan,  the  Arabian  Prince,  (Mr.  Archer.)  Hinda,, 
fMrs.  West)  is  taken  by  one  of  the  officers  of  Hafed,  and  is  s«nt 
back,  unarmed,  to  her  father.  The  persecuted  followers  of  the  Gheber 
are  betrayed  in  the  hiding-place  by  the  traitor  Feramorr,  (Mr.TERRv) 
whom  the  dramatist  makes  the  preserver  of  Hinda,  and  the  rival  of 
Hafed.  The  Gheber  then,  under  the  name  and  disguise  of  the  Prince 
of  Circassia,  gains  admission  into  the  palace  of  Al  Hassan,  where 
he  is  discovered  and  imprisoned.  He  subsequently  makes  his  escape, 
joins  his  followers,  and  prepares  to  give  battle  to  his  foes.  In  the 
conflict  that  follows  the  traitor  is  slaiu,  and  victory,  we  presume,  de- 
clared for  Hafed,  and  the  lovers  made  happy.  The  acting  was  good, 
the  music  tolerable,  and  the  scenery  appropriate,  not  entirely  new.-- 
There  was  some  opposition,  but  the  malecontents  were  overpowered 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir, — I  cannot  for  the  life  of  me,  think  what  you,  and  your  friend, 
John  Brown,  can  hope  to  effect,  from  putting  forth  such  vehement 
anathemas  against  the  frail  fair  ones  of  our  green-rooms\  The  state 
of  the  case  I  take  to  be  simply  this— a  theatrical  life  is  one  of  temp- 
tation, and  really  where  the  flock  is  [so  mixed,  and  so  much  exposed 
to  contamination,  it  is  not  wonderful  that  a  few  black  sheep  should 
appear  in  it.  This  is  a  sort  of  thing,  too,  which  occurs  in  so  many 
stations  of  life,  that  it  is  unfair  to  cast  a  stigma  upon  this  profession 
in  particular,  because  vices,  common  to  many  others,  prevail  in  it. 
The  abandonment  of  honor  by  a  female  is  an  offence  that  punishes  it- 
self ;  and  is,  therefore,  in  some  measure,  out  of  the  jurisdiction  of 
the  public,  although  society,  (the  hypocrite)  affects  great  airs  upon 
the  occasion,  and  closes  its  doors  against  even  the  penitent  guilty. 
A  woman  who  is  thrown  upon  the  world,  with  all  her  charms,  passions, 
and  weaknesses,  though  protected  by  a  host  of  friends,  and  the  moral 
coat  of  mail,  which  they  supply  her  with,  has  often  much  difficulty  iu 
confining  herself  to  the  narrow  and  safe  path  ;  but  when  left  to  hisi 
own  guidance,  without  one  monitor  to  whisper  advice  in  her  ear,  and 
open  to  all  the  snares  that  are  set  to  lead  her  steps  astray,  is  it  to  be 
greatly  wondered  at,  that  her  better  angel  should  sometimes  be  found 
to  have  slept,  and  that  she  should  plunge  headlong  into  the  gulph  of 
misery,  to  which  our  desires  too  often  lead  us  ?  I  am  far  from  wish- 
ing to  be  the  apologist  of  vice,  but, 

"  Man  to  man  so  oft  unjust, 
Is  alwavs  so  to  woman." 
And  as  the  ruin  and  degradation  of  some  of  the  loveliest  ornaments 
of  the  stage  are  to  be  ascribed  to  the  base  passions  of  the  stronger 
sex,  your  just  indignation  should  be  poured  equally  upon  men  and 
their  machinations.  We  find  the  "  world"  receiving  the  seducer  with 
open  arms,  and  consigning  the  seduced  to  poverty  and  infamy.  There 
is,  certainly,  not  an  equal  balance  held  between  the  parties,  who,  at 
the  least,  are  equal  in  guilt :  and  as  to  the  effects  their  guilt  has  upon 
society,  women  are  made  infamous  by  the  other  sex,  who  then  turn 
round  upon  them  and  say — "  Oh,  you  have  degraded  yourself  and  in- 
jured society,  and  you  may  beg,  starve,  die,  or  do  any  thing  you 
please,  but  neither  hope  for  mercy  in  this  world  nor  the  next."  I 
aliDuld  rather  look  upon  them  as  "  fallen,"  perhaps,  bv  their  good 
conduct,  to  "  rise  again  :"  in  many  instances,  "  more  sinned  against 
than  sinning" — always  paying  the  forfeit  of  their  offences  by  years  of 
misery  and  privation.  That  women  of  abandoned  character  are  al- 
ways miserable,  is  too  well  known  to  be  doubted  ;  those  who  choose 
to  follow  their  steps,  therefore,  know  what  they  have  to  come  to.  Let 
us  say  to  the  unhappy  victims  of  man's  guile  and  lust,  ['  go  and  sin 
no  more,"  and  desire  the  rest  to  contemplate  well  their  situation. 

Your's,  &c. CORDELIA. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters   Cathedral,   and  Brest 
Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

Princad  &  Published  by  h). Thomas,  Denmark-court,  liieter-Vhange,  Strand 


eattf  i\oi>al,  Cogent  Catfmt. 


This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  CornhilL 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King-  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Broun,  Mr  EGERTON,  Geor-e,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrev  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOVV,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr  CLAREMONT 

Keeper  of  Ludgaie,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jaae,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsted,  [|M  IVidoio]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

Jls  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

j£f*  The  Comedy  is  published,  and  may  he  had  in  the  Theatre,    &  of 
Mr  Dolby,   17,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 

*  After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 


>i^i 


The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.  ISAACS, 

Count   de    Linsberg,     Mr.   P  E  A  R  M  A  N, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,  Henry,  Norris,  Tinney, 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness   Matilda   de   Rosefeldt,    Miss    M.   TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

To-morrow,  Der  Freisehutz,  with  Clari, 


theatre  &oj>al.  ©iun>  §Unt. 

Tiiis  Evening  Shakspeare-s  Comedy  qf 

AS  YOU  LIKE  IT 

Orlando,  Mr  WALLACK, 
The  Duke,   Mr  POPE,       Frederick,     Mr  ARCHER 
Amiens,  Mr  HORN,     Oliver,  Mr  BEDFORD, 

Jaques,  MrMACREADY, 

Le  Beau,   Mr  PENLEY,      Adam,  Mr  TERRY, 

Jaques  de  Bois,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

Charles,  Mr  O.  SMITH,     Dennis,  Mr  FEN  TON, 

William,  Mr  KNIGHT,  Touchstone,  Mr  BARLEY, 

Silvius,  Mr  MERCER,     Corin,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Rosalind,    Mrs   YATES,      Celia,    Mrs  BEDFORD 

Plicebe,  Miss  POVEY,     Audrey,  Mrs  ORGER. 

SONGS,  dc.  sung  in  the  Comedy. 


By  the  simplicity  of   Venus'  Doves 
Glee—  What   shall    he  have  that  kili'd 

the  Peer  / 
Song — Under  the  Greenwood  Tree. 
Hong — When  I  was  a  tiny  little  Boy. 
Glee — Come,  thou  monarch  of  the  vine 


Song — In  Black  mourn  I,  (cornp.  Horn 
Sons—  -Blow,   thou  Winter's  wind. 
Duet — Toll  nie  where  is  Fancy  bred. 
Song — When  Daisies  pied. 
I.o  hear  the  gentle  Lark 
Finale— Give,  Oh,  happy  Fan. 


After  which;  (2nd  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

Haled  the  Glieber. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WAJXACK,     Mr  TERRY, 
Mr  HARLEY,     Mr  G.  SMITH, 
Mr  T.  BLANCH  ARD,     Mr  COMER, 
Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr   FOSTER,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  FENTON, 
Messrs  Gibbon,  Honnor,  Henry,  Kench,  Phunstead, 

Povey,  Read,  &  D.  Smith. 

Mrs  W     WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  th« 
Emir's  Palace. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
—A  Rocky  Ravine. — The  Gheber's  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  Palace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia.- — Chamber  in  the  Palace. 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-moirov,  The  beige  o(  Belgrade,  with  Hafed  the  Ghebsi. 


THE 


IPtrattical  (Mutti'lm* ; 


AND 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 


No.  938  Wednesday,  Dee.  1,   1824.         Price  Id. 


rtfU)     '  -zsgBBp— ^» 


Cotocnt  <£arbcn  £t)catre. 

A  Woman  never  Vcxt,  with  The  Frozen  Lake,  were  admirably 
acted  last  night,  to  a  genteel  audience. 

S>rurp  lane  €$eatre. 

Owing  to  the  unfavorable  state  of  the  weather,  this  house  was  hup 
thinly  attended  last  night  at  first  price,  to  see  the  Comedy  of  As  You 
Like  It ,  and  the  second  performance  of  Hafed  the  Gheber. 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 
Sir,     Your  kind  insertion  of  my  former   letter,  emboldens   me  to 
trouble  you  once  more,  and  let  me  add,   it  shall  he   only  this   once. — 
Mr.  Brown's  obliging  idea  of  transforming  me  into  a  woman,  because 
I  have  rcprobratcd  the  vices  of  the  male  sex,  is  really    very  amusing. 
I  could  quote  the  names  of  many  men  besides  myself,  who  have  taken 
up  the  very  same  side  of  the  question.    I  could  refer  to  the  Spectator, 
the  Tatler,  the   Guardian,  the  Observer,  &c.  whose    celebrated    au- 
thors have  all  viewed  this  important  subject   in  the   same   light.     Mr. 
Cumberland,  the  venerable  writer  of  the  last  named  essays,  has,  in- 
deed, considering  the  usual  estimate  of  the  matter?  made  an  assertion 
quite  startling,  viz.  that  when  women  deviate  from  right,  it  is  almost 
always  their  husband's  fault'*     Yet  he  was  a   husband,  a   father,  a 
man  of  unblemished  reputation,  both  religious   and   social.     It  is  lu- 
dicrous to  think  how  delicately  and  artfully  men's  enormities  are  var- 
nished over,     t?  Peccadilloes!"  forsooth  ! — The  execrable  injustice  of 
the  often   broached   opinion,  that   men's    vices    are    trifling,  &c.  has 
wrecked  the  peace  and  ruined  the  happiness  of  so   many  virtuous  wo- 
men, that  it  makes  humanity  shudder.     Those  crimes  cannot  be   tri- 
fling when  we  remember,  that  it  is  always  man  who  first  corrupts  too- 
man's  innocence  !     Mr.  B.'s  exceptions ,  and   admissions   of  the   va- 
rious injuries   those  vices  may  occasion,  are    palliatives   with    a  wit- 
ness ! ! !     The  witty  French  author  is   quite  right,  "  We  have  a  great 
deal  of  courage  in  bearing  other  people's  misfortunes."     Are  the  feel- 
ings of  an  injured  and  deserted  wife,  who   brought  purity  and  con- 
fiding love  to  a  wretch,  whose  depraved   senses  arc   soon    palled    by 
those  very  charms,  who  neglects  her,  to  devote  his  time,  his  fortune, 
and    best   affections  such   as   they  are,  to    some   paid   wanton,  (dare 
any  one  deny  there  are  myriads  of  si;ch  men,)  the  outraged  feelings  qf 
such  a  woman  are  they  nothing  \     The  abject   poverty  and  misery  te 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


which  numbers  of  worthy  females  are   reduced,  by  the  profligacy  of 
husbands,  fathers,  brothers — are  they  nothing  ?  The  agonies  of  many 
a  fond  mother,  who  sees  her  son  sink  into  an  untimely  grave,  hurried 
hither  by  the  infernal  counsel  of  debauched  companions,  and  his  own 
uncontrollable  intemperance,  (who  can   deny  this  frequent  fact)    are 
they  nothing  then  ?     Are  there  not  numbers  of  men,  admitted  to  the 
society  of  some  family,  happy  "  till  the  spoiler  came,"  who  repay  the 
hospitality  of  fond  parents  and  relations,  by  gaining   the  heart,  per- 
verting the  principles,  and  finally  triumphing  over  the  virtue  (often 
eventually  cau«ing  the  death)    of  a  daughter.     Grea£  God  !  are  such 
deeds  trifling  in  their  influence  on  society  ?  Or  will  any  cowardly  worm 
shrouded  by  the  impunity  which  his  sex  and  fatal  privileges  give  him, 
dare  arrogantly  to  assert,  that  the  unhappy  victim  only  is   to  blame 
for  the  ruin  and  desolation  such  delinquencies   spread  ?     I  deny  that 
men  of  this  stamp  can  bring  their  families    up   properly — they  cannot 
instil  good  principles  of  which  they  arc   ignorant — the   probability  is, 
therefore,  that  the  sons  will  follow  in  the  same  path,  and  the  daugh- 
ters, if  by  chance  correct N in  their   morals,  will  by  those   morals    be 
compelled  to    violate  one   very  sacred  duty,  for   they   must  despise 
their  father  !     It  cannot  he    supposed  my  wish,  to   lessen  the    stigma 
attached  to  female  depravity,  but  I  would  have  the  same  proscription 
attend  meu  of  similar  habits — if  they  prefer,  and  delight  in  the  com- 
pany of  the  dissolute,  let  them  also  be  restricted   to  such.     I  assert, 
that  a  man  reeking  from  the  haunts  of  infamy  and  vice,  has   no  right 
whatever,  to  bring  his  impure  thoughts  and  feelings  into  the  society 
of  the  innocent,  the  delicate,  the  refined  :  he  cannot  confer  honor,  but 
may  very  possibly  cause  disgrace  : — we  have  the  warrant  of  scripture, 
that  "  if  we  touch  pitch  we  are  defiled."     Do  not  take   it  amiss,  Mr. 
Observer,  if  I  say  that  I  fear,  neither  your  voice,  nor  that  of  Socrates 
himself,  were  he  alive,  could  remedy  the  evil  of  which  Mr.  Brown  so 
loudly  complains,  till  men's  morals  and  feelings  are   so   far  reformed 
and  refined,  that  virtuous  women  shall  have  more   power  over  their 
minds  than  courtezans — by  which  class  the  greater  part  are  most  in- 
fluenced at  present,  I  leave  the  impartial   and  unprejudiced  to  decide. 
Your  limits,  Sir,  will  not  permit  me  to  say  all  I  could   wish    on  this 
vital  subject ;  I  shall  therefore  not  trouble  you  with  it  again  :  for  alas  ! 
a  few  feeble  voices  will  never   overpower   the   multitude.     I    will  beg 
merely  to  quote  a  few  words  from  one   of  the  celebrated  dissenters; 
(Rowland  Hill  I  believe)  after  animadverting  npon   our  aptness  to 
spy  our  neighbour's   faults,  and    think  them  the  worst,    he   concluded 
with  "  Now  let  all  go  home  and  sweep  their  own  door  clean,  and  then 
it  will  be  impossible  for  any  to  stumble."     Women  cotdd  not  be   vi- 
cious unless  rendered  so  by  men — it  will  not  be  at  all  amiss,  there- 
fore, if  they  begin  to  curb  their  vile  passions  and   inclinations.     With 
many  thanks,  Mr.  Observer,  for  \«mr   obliging  politeness,  I   bid   you 
farewell,  and  still  remain,  (though,  thank  heaven,  without  a   suit   in 
Chancery.)  A  LOVER  OF  EQUITY^ 

Nov.  29,   1824. 

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■at* 


This  Evening,  (24th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

r 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia* 

Ottocar,  Mr  BAKER.     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Caspar,     Mr  BENNETT,  3  v  e  i  u  „    TTVvrr 

w:ii  «i       mi    nrADnitM  f  Yascrs  of  1  Hans,       Mr  jINNEV 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN,  >  .,    %,        t<  n,  ,,'       ,.    ,  ,,v 

u  mt     t   re*  irtcs  £  the  Forest  i  Mathew,  WrAi. 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,  3  ( 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS; 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCH  A  KD, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hoiicrrwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  a*,  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Jlohenwahle.     The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF's 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magicnl  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  iiohem'u — -The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tt)t  Wagit  2EtaU& 

Act  3.— The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fire3  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Clari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Vivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Page,  Muster  LONGHURST,     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Rolamo,  (Father  to  Clari)  MrFAWCETT. 

Joeoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS.  Claudia,  Mr  HENRY 

tieronio,  Mr  KEELEY,  Giulio,  Mr  TFNNEY, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

Vaspina,  Miss   LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  J7ALLANDE, 

Fidalraa,  Mrs  YJNING, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE— -Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER, 
Peiegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,    with  the  Frozen  Lake. 


\ 


Cijeatie  Eonal,  ©ittru  2.aut. 

n ■  i    niriiiiirii  inn  ji        ..  i  i  ■        iiwlui ^ 

This  Evening,  Cobb's  Opera  of  The 

lege  of  Belgrade. 

The  Seraskier,  MrSAPIO  [Ut  appearance  on  the  stage] 

Col.  Cohenberg,  [1st  time]  Mr  WALLACK, 
Michael,    Mr  HUGHES,      Leopold,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Peter,  Mr  F1T2WILLIAM, 

Ismael.    Mr  G.  SMITH,     Yusepli,  Mr  GATTIE, 

Ansehn,  [\st  time]  Mr  BEDFORD, 

Lillii,   Miss  STEPHENS,  [Iter    1st  appear,  this  season] 

Chita,  MissPOVEY,     Fatiama,  Miss  CARR, 

Kalherine,  [1st  time]  Miss  GRADDON. 


Alter  which,  (3rd  rime)  a  new  Affcrpicce.  called 

ie  Gliebei 

The  Principal  Characters  by 


«  tfV-a 


» 


Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACK,     Mr  TERRY, 
Mr  HARLEY,     Mr  G.  SMITH. 
Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 
Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER,     Mr   HOWELL, 

Mr  FEN  TON, 
Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  «.  Turkish  Kiosfc,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  the 
Emir's  Palate. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Ravine. — TheGheber'a  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  Palace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  th«  Pnnce  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Hated  the  Gheber. 

_________ 

DiottAMA,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Fjnn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature:     Displaying 

the  whole  Art,  of  Modelling.  Blowing,  and  Working--- 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Scedle  Work — Leicester-square. 
€c?mora.ma,   209,   Regent  Street,   Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection    of 

View*  possesses  ~ery  great  Clascal  Interest— Admission  from  10  till  i- 


THE 

'fieatrical  OlMfevbn* ; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  939  Thursday,  Dec.  2,   1824.  Price  Id. 


mm 


Cotocnt  <£arfcen  €f)catrc* 

There  was  a  very  good  house  last  night,  on    the   performance   pf 
Der  Freischutz,  and  Clari. 


SDmrp  %mt  Cljcatrc, 

The  Opera  of  The  Siege  of  Belgrade  was  acted  last  night,  under 
attractive  circumstances.  Mr.  Brahaiu  had  long  kept  unrivalled  pos- 
session of  the  part  of  the  Seraskier  ;  but  his  absence  from  this  Thea- 
tre, and  the  engagement  of  Mr  Sapio,  gave  an  opportunity  for  an 
attempt  to  fill  it  with  adequate  talent.  Mr.  Sapio  has  long  been  known 
as  a  most  distinguished  Concert  and  Or&tio  singer.  His  voice  pos- 
sesses great  flexibility.,  combining  very  sweet  with  truly  manly  tones  ; 
and  his  taste  and  science  are  of  the  first  order.  With  these  qualifi- 
cations as  a  vocalist,  and  having  besides  a  good  figure,  he  has  been 
induced  to  tread  the  stage,  and  appeared  for  the  first  time  on  this  oc- 
casion as  the  Seraskier.  His  reception  by  a  most  crowded  audience, 
was  highly  flattering.  He  looked  the  character  well,  and,  making  all 
allowances  for  inexperience,  acted  very  correctly.  His  powers  of 
voice  are  inferior  to  Mr.  Braham's;  and,  therefore,  he  does  not  suc- 
ceed so  amply  as  that  gentleman  in  some  pieces,  where  a  superior  vo- 
lume is  required.  He  sang  "  My  heart  with  love  is  beating,"  very 
finely,  aud  also  the  duet  with  Miss  Stephens,  of"  When  thy  bosom.'* 
which  were  encored,  as  were  several  other  of  his  songs.  We  think 
Mr.  Sapio,  in  Mr.  Braham's  absence,  the  best  substitute  the  Manager 
could  have  obtained — his  success  was  as  decided  as  he  could  desire: 
Mr.  Sapk),  although  of  Italian  descent,  has  been  brought  up  in  Eng- 
land, and  therefore  his  pronunciation  of  our  language  is  perfect.  His 
chief  fault  in  acting  is  a  redundancy  of  action,  which  he  will  in  time 
learn  to  regulate.  Miss  Stephens,  our  charming  favorite,  made  her 
first  curtesey  for  the  season  in  her  old  character  of  Lilla.  She  was 
welcomed  in  the  warmest  manner,  and  looked,  we  are  happy  to  say, 
in  fine  health,  and  was  in  admirable  voice.  Her  melodious  strains 
frequently  commanded  an  encore  ;  particularly  in  the  arch  song  of 
"  What  can  mean  that  thoughtful  brow,"  and  in  the  duct  with  Mr. 
Harley,  •'  Tho'  you  think  by  this  to  vex  me,"  which  that  gentleman 
humorously  joined  in,  and  indeed  performed  his  entire  character  of 
jLeopold  with  that  buoyancy  of  spirit  and  comicality  qi  manner  which 
continually  moves  the  muscles  of  his  audiences. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Miss  Graddox  appeared  for  the  first  time  as  Katherine,  atod  gave 
"  Tell  me  my  heart,"  with  so  much  effect  as  to  produce  a  general  en- 
core. She  acquitted  herself  in  every  respect  in  a  manner  to  raise  her 
in  public  estimation.  Miss  Povey,  Mr.  Wallack,  and  Mr.  Gattie, 
supported  their  respective  characters  very  excellently,  and  the  whole 
Opera  gave  such  satisfaction  that  it  was  announced  for  repetition  on 
Friday  next,  amidst  great  applause.  Hafed  the  Gheber  followed,  and 
was  well  received. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Mr.  Editor. 

The  following  extract  from  the  Belfast  Paper,  at  which 
place  Mr.  Kean  has  been  lately  performing,  is  at  once  so  happily  ex- 
pressed, and  so  justly  discriminative  of  that  great  actor,  I  cannot 
avail  transmitting  it  for  insertion  in  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

A  Subscriber. 

Mr.  Kean. — If  any  actor  can  collect  an  audience,  and  exercise  un- 
limited dominion  over  their  feelings — rouse  the  enthusiasm  of  the  ar- 
dent, and  dissolve  the  icy  coldness  of  the  frigid — relax  the  severity 
of  criticism,  and  parry  off  the  poisoned  thrusts  of  evenomed  malice- 
it  is  Mr  Kean.  In  spite  of  physical  obstacles,  of  bitter  enmity  to 
his  splendid  fame,  concealed  under  the  imposing  garb  of  candid  criti- 
cism— of  professional  rivalry— of  a  high  and  an  irritable  spirit  which 
disdains  to  bend  to  circumstances  or  even  policy,  this  great  actor  still 
holds  the  supremacy  of  the  British  Stage,  commands  the  homage  due 
to  intellect  and  genius,  and  "  pales  the  ineffectual  ray"  of  every  lu- 
minary that  shines  within  the  «ircuit  of  his  splendour. 


SONNET, 

Composed  whilst  crossing  a  Village  Churchyard  in  Piedmont,  at  a 
late  hour  of  JVi%ht,  by  Mrs.  Mayden,  formerly  of  the  Theatre, 
Royal,  Drury-Lane. 

I  pace  the  Church-yard  path  ! — o'er  my  lone  way 

The  antique  yew  and  cypress  murmuring  wave 
Thro'  night's  close  veil,  nor  moon  nor  stars  array, 

But  darkness  wraps  the  precints  of  the  grave. 
Ah  !  wherefore  at  this  hour  of  sleep  and  shade 

By  bournes  surrounded  of  eternal  rest, 
Doth  a  strange  tremor  each  frail  nerve  pervade, 

And  beats  the  heart  so  wildly  in  my  breast  ? 
Shrink  I  from  yon  traditionary  stones  ? 

Or  shudder  lest  the  peace  committed  dead 
Should  rise  and  rattle  in  their  fleshless  bone6  ? 

Ah  !  no — 'tis  Man — the  living  Man — I  dread, 
Hia  active  treacheries  my  bosom  fill 
With  throbs  of  present  pain — with  fears  of  future  ill. 

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Cfjcatve  &opl,  Cogent  Cavonu 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Corn  hill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jaae,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsied,  [the  WWqw]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW  , 

As  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

(Jd*  The  Comedy  is  published,  and  may  be  had  in  the  Theatre,    &  of 
Mr  Dolby,  17,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.  ISAACS, 

Count   de    Lmsberg,     Mr.    P  E  A  R  M  A  N, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,   Henry,  Norris,  Tinney, 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness   Matilda   de    Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.    TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

To-morrow,  (first  time)  A  New  Tragedy,  called  Ravenna,  in  which 
Mr  Young,  Mr  Cooper,  Miss  F.  H.  Kelly,  Miss  Lacy,  will  perform, 


Theatre  &opal,  Brut"  Cane. 

This  Evening,  (13th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

I>er  Frei&chutz, 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,   Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMlTH,  Hermit,  Mr  G  SMITH 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKK, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,   &  YARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald,  with  the  National  Sports. — Interior  of 
Forester's  Lodge. — The  Wolfs  Hollow.— Incantation.— Hall  in  the 
Jaggerhaus.— Interior  of  the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Black  Valley.— The 
Forest,  with  the  Trial  Shot. 


After  which,  (4tli  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

The  Principal  CJiaracters  hy 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACE,     Mr  TERRY, 
Mr  HARLEY,     Mr  G.  SMITH. 
Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 
Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER,     Mr   HOWELL, 

Mr  FENTON, 
Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  the 
Emir's  Palate. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Kavine. — TheGheber'sj  Glen.— Grand  Court  in  the  Falace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace. 
Prison  in  the  Sea-T ower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-morrow,  The  Siege  of  Belgrade,  with  Hafrd  the  Gheber. 

EXHIBITIONS.  ' 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  .from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter- 'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  "Scedle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Cosmorama,   209,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection   of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 


THE 

IPieairtcal  #Ii£ct1ser ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

'•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  940  Friday,  Dec.  S,  1824.  Price  Id. 

fggggggm       _     m     ■■■  ■ j __ — 

SDrui'ji  Sane  €i)catte. 

The  operatic  drama  of  Der  Freischutz,  with  Hafed  the  Gheber ) 
were  represented  last  night  to  a  considerable  audience. 

Cofccitt  €arbcn  ftfymtz. 

The  Comedy  of  A  Woman  nevar  Vext,  and  The  Frozen  Lake, 
produced  a  pretty  good  house,  notwithstanding  the  wet  weather. 

The  ucw  Tragedy,  to  be  acted  to-night,  is  founded  on  a  Play  of 
Schiller's,  but  in  all  other  respects  it  is  the  work  of  a  Mr.  Clarke. 

A delphi. — A  new  Burlctta  was  produced  last  night  called  The 
Life  of  an  Jlcior,  and  is  said  to  be  written  by  Mr.  Fierce  Egan. — 
Jt  is  full  of  low  Life,  and  to  those  who  understand  slang,  and  have 
an  idea  of  the  humors  of  a  wandering  Thespian,  there  was  enough 
to  laugh  at.  It  was  excellently  acted,  particularly  by  Mr.  J.  Reeve, 
Mr.  Wrench,  Mr.  Power,  Mr.  Wilkinson,  Mr.  Salter,  &o.  Mrs. 
Serle  introduced  a  very  pretty  dance  which  was  highly  applauded. 

Glasgow  Theatre. — Arrest  I — A  Miss  Dyer,  a  performer  here, 
who  could  not  obtain  payment  of  her  salary  from  the  manager,  Mr 
Byrne,  determined  to  accept  an  engagement  offered  by  the  Edinburgh 
manager.  Byrne,  it  is  said,  desirous  to  retain  the  lady,  had  a  war- 
rant and  took  her  before  a  magistrate  for  a  breach  of  articles; — but 
the  magistrate  reprobating  such  conduct  of  the  manager,  who  had 
first  broke  them  by  non-payment  of  the  salary,  instantly  set  the  lady 
at  liberty. 

THE  FRENCH  THEATRE. 

A  gentleman  at  Paris,  has  promised  to  favor  us  with  occasional  no- 
tices of  the  French  Theatres,  with  sketches  of  the  leading  perform- 
ers, and  criticisms  of  new  pieces  ; — the  following  commences  his  re- 
marks. 

NO  I. THE    THEATRE    FRANCOIS. 

This  house,  as  you  know,  is  dedicated  to  the  performance  of  the 
French  legitimate  drama,  as  is  also  the  Od 'eon,  or  the  Second  Theatre 
Francois.  The  company  form  a  society,  and  have  the  management 
of  the  Theatre  to  a  certain  extent,  but  what  their  powers  and  pri- 
vileges consist  of*  I  do  not  exactly  know.     Here,  however,  are  cei- 


THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


tainly  the  best  artistes  in  Paris  : — Talma,  Lafoir,  Baptiste,  Armando 
Michelot,  Damas,  Duchesnois,  Mars,  and  a  long  list  of  etceteras. — 
Of  Talma  it  is  hardly  necessary  to  say  any  thing,  except  that  lie  is 
the  only  French  tragedian  whom  a  foreigner  can  endure  :  they  have 
all  that  confounded  nasal  twang  which  is  so  annoying,  even  in  their 
common  parlance,  and  is  so  opposite  to  all  our  ideas  of  the  heroic — it 
is  impossible,  indeed,  to  conceive  any  thing  more  monotonous  and  un- 
pleasant, than  their  usual  style.  The  vehemence  of  their  gesticulation 
is  also  extremely  ridiculous  to  us,  and  altogether  a  Frenchman's  ideas 
of  nature  and  propriety  differs  from  ours  so  totally,  that  it  is  no  won- 
der we  should  think  their  dignity  mere  bombast,  and  their  preservation 
of  the  unities  a  dull  piece  of  pedantry.  The  excellence  of  French 
Comedy,  however,  makes  up  for  their  want  of  real  Tragedy.  To 
see  one  of  Molierc's  best  Comedies  played  in  the  Frangois,  in  their 
best  manner,  is  really  a  treat  to  any  one  who  has  the  slightest  notion 
of  genuine  humor.  Talma  is  a  man  of  leal  genins — he  possesses  a 
powerful  mind,  and  the  most  acute  sensibility  :  he  has  succeeded  in 
throwing  off  the  trammels  which  fetter  the  French  actors,  and  has 
given  himself  up  in  a  great  measure,  if  not  wholly,  to  nature.  His 
acting  Is  marked  by  bursts  of  pathos  and  passion,  which  find  their 
way  direct  to  the  heart,  although  his  general  style  is  elaborate,  and 
his  action  frequently  redundant,  and  (as  it  strikes  me)  unnatural, 
flis  manner  of  throwing  his  right  arm  over  his  left  shoulder,  has  been 
already  noticed  in  one  of  our  periodicals,  but  allowing  for  these  pe- 
culiarities, he  unquestionably  deserves  to  be  called  a  great  actor,  and 
certainly  not  the  less  so  from  his  holding  a  high  rank  in  society,  as  a 
man  of  extensive  talents  and  accomplishments.  His  intimacy  with 
Napoleon  is  well  known,  and  does  honor  both  to  the  Emperor  and  the 
Actor.  He  was  said  to  have  given  his  imperial  friend  some  lessons  in 
the  art  of  acting,  (in  which  they  were  both  such  proficients)  which 
harmless  invention  gave  Napoleon  a  laugh  on  his  return  from  Elba. — 
He  certainly  never  appeared  to  greater  advantage  then  when  he  erect- 
ed a  tomb,  (two  or  throe  months  ago)  over  the  grave  of  Dr.  Young's 
beloved  daughter,  the  Narcissa  of  the  "  Night's  Thoughts/' — an  act 
equally  honorable  to  his  feelings  and  his  taste. 

Mr.  Kean  played  a  round  of  characters  at  the  Belfast  theatre  last 
week. 

Mr.  Liston  appeared  as  Baillie  NicolJarvie  at  the  Dublin  Theatre, 
on  Thursday  last. 

A  List  of  the  London   Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  Lane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Haymarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
SadUrls  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
Wfst  London,  Tottanham  Street 
R^  Those  with  a  (1  are  Closed. 


Printed  &  Published  by  K.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exetei-'change,  Strand. 


Cfwatre  &oj>al»  CoAirnt  (featfofiu 


This  Evening  will  he  performed,  (1st  time)  a  New  Tragedy,  called; 


RAVENNA 


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OR,  ITALIAN  LOVE. 

Count  Cesario,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Marquis  de-  Ravenna,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Count  Gaudentia,  Mr  YATES, 

Bariucrio,  Mr  COOPER,     Sorana,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Princess  Camilla:  Miss  LACY, 
Giana,    Miss    F.    H.    KELLY, 
Marcel]  ina,  Miss  HENRY, 
Beatriee,    Mrs    DAVENPORT, 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES, 

Marquis  deValborn,    Mr  J.ISAACS, 

Count  de   Linsberg,     Mr.   P  E  A  R  M  A  N, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,  Henry,  Norris,  Tinney, 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness   Matilda   de   Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.   TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

To-morrow,  The  Frozen  Lake,  &c. 


Cijeatre  i\oyal,  Bruty  §t,anc. 


This  Evening,  Cobb's  Opera  of  The 


Siege  of  Belgrade* 


Col.  Coheriberg,  Mr  WALLACK, 

Isiuael.  Mr  G.  SMITH,  Yuseph,  Mr  GATTIE, 

The  Seraskier,  Mr  SAPIO, 

(Being  his  Second  Appearance  on  the  Stage) 

Anselm,  Mr  BEDFORD, 

Michael,  Mr  HUGHES,  Leopold,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Peter,  Mr  FIT2W1LLIAM, 

Katharine,  Miss  GRADDON,    Chita,  Miss  POVEY, 

Fatiarna,  Miss  CARR, 
Lilla,    Miss   STEPHENS. 


Alter  which,  (5th  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

llafcd  the  Glicber. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACK,     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr   FOSTER,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  HARLEY,    Mr  G.  SMITH,  Mr  FENTON, 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. —  Interior  of  the 
Emir's  Palace. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
—A  Rocky  Ravine. — The  Gheber's  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  l.'alace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace. 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower.' — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 


To-morrow,  As  Yon  Like  It,  with  Hafed  the  Gheber. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views—Charters  Cathedra!,   and  Brest 
Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


THE 


Vltiatttcal  JgMigci'liei* ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

u  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aualit  in  malice." 


Ao.  941  Saturday,  Dec.  4,   1824.  Price  Id. 


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Catscm:  <£atbnt  €|)catre. 

The  new  Tragedy  of  Ravenna ;  or,  Italian  Love,  was  brought 
out  here  last  night,  and  was  very  successful.  This  production  has  been 
so  much  talked  of  in  the  newspapers,  that  it  will  he  no  news  to  our 
readers  to  be  told  that  it  is  an  adaptation  of  a  Play  of  Schiller's, 
(an  English  translation  of  which,  we  believe,  is  in  existence,  en- 
titled "  Love  and  Cabal/')  by  a  Mr.  J.  B.  Clarke.  This  gentleman 
informed  the  public  the  other  day  that  he  was  only  indebted  to  the 
German  for  the  ground-work  of  bis  Play,  and  that  the  rast  was  ori- 
ginal. Howr  that  may  be  we  cannot  tell,  as  we  do  not  profess  to  be 
acquainted  with  Schiller's  piece.  The  subject  of  the  Tragedy  we 
think  extremely  unpleasant,  and  the  interest  it  excites  is  of  so  pain- 
ful a  nature,  that  we  hardly  think  it  can  ever  become  permanently 
popular.     The  following  is  a  sketch  of  the  Plot ;  — 

The  Marquis  of  Ravenna,  (Egerton)  is  the  chief  minister  of  the 
Duke  of  Milan,  (where  the  scene  is  laid)  and  he  has  reached  that 
high  office  by  the  most  foul  means,  which  places  him  in  continual 
dread  of  being  betrayed  by  those  who  are  acquainted  with  his  ma- 
nifold murders,  &c.  His  son,  Count  Cesario,  (Young)  has  fallen 
deeply  in  love  with  Giana,  (Miss  F.  H.  Kelly )  the  low-born  daughter 
of  the  poor  Sorano,  (Hartley)  who  is  also  beloved  by  Bartuccio, 
(Cooper)  the  secretary  of  the  Marquis  and  his  associate  in  crime. 
Cesario  wishes  to  marry  Giana,  but  is  opposed  by  his  father,  who 
has  contracted  an  alliance  with  him  and  the  Princess  Camilla,  (Miss 
Lacy)  a  woman  of  infamous  character,  which  Cesario  refuses  to  ac- 
cede to,  aud  the  Marquis  proceeds  to  the  house  of  Sorano,  and  ar- 
rests the  father  and  daughter.  They  are  released,  however,  by  Ce- 
sario, who  after  urging  every  entreaty  in  vain,  threatens  to  disclose 
his  father's  crimes  to  the  Duke,  which  has  the  desired  effect.  Bar- 
tuccio now  suggests  a  piece  of  villainy  to  the  Marquis,  which  be  hopes 
will  have  the  effect  of  estranging  Cesario  from  Giana,  and  throwing 
her  into  his  own  arms.  Sorana  is  thrown  into  prison,  and  Bartuccio 
under  a  promise  to  procure  his  release,  prevails  upon  Giana  to  write 
a  letter  to  a  certain  Count  Gaudentia,  (Yates)  confessing  her  passion 
for  him,  and  declaring  her  affection  for  Cesario  to  have  been  merely 
assumed.  He  afterwards  obliges  her  to  take  an  oath  not  to  divulge 
the  circumstances  under  which  this  letter  was  written.  The  conse- 
quences of  this  are,  that  the  letter  'having  purposely  been  placed  in 
Cesario's  way,  he   vj>  wrought  to  a   pilch  of  desperation  by  it,  which 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


,  occasions  him  to  poison  himself  and  his  mistress,  who  both  die,  and 
thus  the  piece  concludes.  The  Princess  Camilla  at  the  end  of  the 
end  of  the  fourth  act,  finding  she  cannot  induce  Cesario  to  love,  re- 
solves to  go  into  a  convent,  and  Bartuccio,  we  believe,  is  killed  be- 
hind'the  scenes  by  Cesario. 

The  language  of  this  Tragedy  is  forcible,  and  adorned  by  many 
poetic  beauties,  but  its  chief  merit  consists  in  its  being  appropriate 
and  not  disfigured  by  attempts  at  fine  writing.  The  only  attempt 
which  the  author  has  made  at  character,  is  that  of  the  Princess  Ca- 
milla, which  is  of  so  disagreeable  a  nature  that  it  materially  injures 
the  effect  of  the  piece.  She  is  represented  as  having  become  infamous 
by  accident,  and  possessed  of  many  good  qualities,  but  is  so  des- 
perately in  lo\'c  with  Cesario,  that  she  raves  and  storms  at  him — then 
kneels  and  entreats  him  to  love  her  ! — but  all  in  vain.  We  hope  this 
character  is  completely  out  of  jinrtirre.  The  Count  Gavdentia  is  a 
tnere  fop,  and  the  Marquis  and  Bartuccio  common  stage  villains  — . 
Miss  Kelly,  as  Giana,  was  a  little  too  passive  and  lachrymose.  We 
admire  this  young  lady's  adherence  to  nature,  but  a  part  like  this  re- 
quires some  expression  of  intellect,  as  well  as  of  feeling.  Mr.  Young 
was  extremely  good  throughout — his  tenderness  and  pathos  are  un- 
equalled. Although  he  laboured  under  the  disadvantage  of  not  look- 
ing the  part,  he  made  us  forget  it,  by  completely  identi.ying  himself 
wTith  it.  Miss  Lacy,  by  her  spirited  acting,  almost  made  a  disagree- 
able character  please,  and  Mrs  Davenport  did  the  little  she  had  to  do, 
(only  appearing  in  one  scene)  in  her  usual  fine  style.  The  other  gen- 
tleman must  excuse  our  mentioning  them  at  present — they  all  deserve 
a  favorable  report.  Mr.  Cooper  spoke  a  Prologue,  which  had  the 
merit  of  being  short,  but  Mr.  Yates  made  a  trashy  Epilogue  much 
more  unbearable,  from  his  being  so  imperfect  in  it.  They  had  both 
better  be  omitted  !  Altogether,  Ravenna  will  have  a  run,  but  proba- 
bly not  a  very  long  one — the  incidents  being  extremely  improbable,  if 
not  quite  unnatural,  and  the  characters,  &c.  possessing  but  few  claims 
to  interest.  _______ 

Drucp  Sane  €Ijcatrc* 

Last  night  Mr.  Sapto  made  his  second  appearance,  as  The  Seras- 
Jcier,  in  The  Siege  of  Belgrade  ;  he  executed  the  music  in  a  very  su- 
perior style  ;  he  was  encored  in  almost  the  whole  of  his  songs.  The 
air  .of  "  The  Rose  and  the  Lily,"  and  the  duct  of  "  Plighted  love," 
were  finely  executed  ;  but,  perhaps,  in  "  JSfy  heart  with  love  is  beat- 
ing," there  was  too  much  ornament  introduced.  Miss  Stephens,  as 
Lilla,  sang  delightfully,  and  had  several  encores  :  and  Miss  Graddon 
very  ably  sustained  her  share  of  the  music.  This  Opera  is  performed 
very  successfully  altogether. — The  house  was  well  attended. 

T  EXHIBITIONS. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,    and   Brest 

Harbour — Open   Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Clock. 

m1"- ' -"-■  '        ■ '  — 

Printed  &  Published  by  hi. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  lisefes-'change,  strand. 


*) 


C Ijcatie  l\oj>aL  Cogent  €avtorit. 

This  Evening  will  be  performed,  (2nd  time)  a  New  Tragedv,  called  , 

RAVENNA 

OR,  ITALIAN  LOVE. 

Count  Cesario,  Mr  YOUXG, 

Marquis  ile  Ravenna,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Count  Gaudentia,  Mr  YATES, 

Bariuccio,   Mr  COOPER,     Sorana,  Mr  HARTLEY. 

Princess  Camilla;  Miss  LACY, 
Giana,    Miss    F.    H.    KELLY, 
Marccliina,  Miss  HENRY, 
Beatrice,    Mrs    DAVENPORT. 

After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

Willi  the  original  Overture   and  Mustek  by  M.  Auhert. 

The  Scenes  jiaintcd  by  Mess.  Grieve  8f  Pugh. 

Prince  deNeubours?,  Mr  JONES, 

The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.  ISAACS, 

Count   de    Linsberg,     Mr.    PEARMAN, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,   Henry,  Norris,  Tinney. 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness    Matilda   de   Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.   TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE. 

The  Chorusses   bv  Mess.  George,  Guichard,  Norris, 
Long  hurst,  Robinson,  I.  C.  and  S.  Tett,  &c. 

Messdames  Appleton,  Barnett,  Bojle,  Grimaldi,  &c* 

THE    DANCES 

By  Mess.   Austin,  Collett,  J.Cooper,  Grant,  Hayes, 
Heath,  Louis,  O'Brian,  Ryals,  Sutton,  &c, 

Messdames   Bates,    Boden,    Issaacs.  Louis,  Shotter, 

T.vamlev,  Vials,  Weils. 

On  Mondav,  Ravenna,  with  The  Frozen  hake. 


Cheatre  fto^al.  Bittrj?  lane. 

This  Evening  Shakspeare's  Comedv  of 

AS  YOU  LIKE  IT. 


Orlando,  Mr  WALLACK, 
The  Duke,  Mr  POPE,      Frederick,    Mi  ARCHER, 
Amiens,  Mr  HORN,     Oliver,  Mr  BEDFORD, 

Jaques,  Mr  MACREADY, 

Le  Beau,  Mr  PENLEY,      Adam,  Mr  TERRY, 

Jaques  de  Bois,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 

Charles,  Mr  O.  SMITH,     Dennis,  Mr  FENTON, 

William,  Mr  KNIGHT,  Touchstone,  Mr  BARLEY, 

Silvius,  Mr  MERCER,     Corin,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Rosalind,    Mrs   YATES,      Celia,    Mrs  BEDFORD, 

Phoebe,  Miss  POVEY,     Audrey,  Mrs  ORGER. 

SONGS,  &c.  sung  in  the  Comedy. 

Bythe  simplicity  of  Venus'  Doves 
Glee— W hat   shall    he  have  that  kill'd 

the  Deer  ? 
Sons? — Under  the  Greenwood  Tree. 


Song — When  I  was  a  tiny  little  Hoy. 
Glee — Come,  thou  monarch  of  the  vine 


Song: — In  Black  mourn  I,  (eomp.  Horn 
Sonsr— Blow,   thou  Winter's  wind. 
Duet — Tell  me  where  is  Fancy  bred. 
Song — When  Daisies  pied. 
Lo  hear  the  gentle  Lark 
Finale — Glee,  Oh,  happy  Fair. 


After  which,  (Gth  tiaic)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

Hated  the  Gheber. 

The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACK,     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER,     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  HARLEY,    Mr  G.  SMITH,  Mr  FENTON, 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  the 
Emir's  Palate. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Ravine. — The  Gheber's  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  Palace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia.— Chamber  in  the  Palace, 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

On  Monday,  King  John,  with  Hefa4  the  Gheber. 


THE 

-atrtcal  #Sign1$cv; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  942  Monday,  Dec.  %   1824.  Price  \d. 

SDmtp  Sane  €ijeatrc. 

The  Flay  of  As  You  hike  It ,  with  the  afterpiece  of  Hafcd  the 
(theber,  was  performed  on  Saturday  night,  to  a  very  indifferent  house, 
owing,  we  presume,  to  tjie  very  unfavorable  state  of  the  evening. 

Cobcnt  <£ati*c!t  €fpatre. 

Ox  Saturday  night  the  new  Tragedy  of  Ravenna  ;  or,  Italian.  Love, 
was  repeated  with  equal  success  to  that  of  the  first  representation. — 
It  has  been  judiciously  curtailed,  and  the  performers  being  all  more 
perfect  in  their  parts,  the  general  effect  of  some  of  the  most  interest- 
ing scenes  was  greatly  improved.  An  apology  was  made  for  Miss  F. 
H.Kelly,  who  had  a  severe  cold,  and  swelled  face,  but  who,  not- 
withstanding, braved  the  probability  of  encreasing  it  rather  thaw  dis- 
appoint the  public  in  the  performance  of  the  Tragedy.  Her  face  was 
indeed  much  swelled,  and  few  ladies  would  have  ventured  tp  put  up 
for  a  moment  with  the  public  exhibition  of  such  a  diminution  of  their 
charms — hut  what  will  not  good  nature  effect.  She  acted  her  part 
with  great  sweetness  of  manner,  and  obtained  well  merited  applause. 
Mr  Youxg  has  almost  the  whole  weight  of  this  Play  on  his  own  shoul- 
ders, and  powerfully  docs  he  support  it.  Miss  Lacy  has  a  character 
which  is  quite  disgusting  and  unnecessary  in  the  progress  of  the  Plot. 
It  was  ably  acted,  but  weakens  the  real  interest  of  the  piece.  There 
is  another  point  which  is  destructive  of  a  powerful  interest,  that 
would  otherwise  have  been  felt  in  the  poisoning  scene,  namely,  the 
means  bv  which  the  fatal  letter  is  obtained  from  Giana.  That  she 
should,  instead  of  appealing  to  the  Duke  of  Milan,  write  such  alctter, 
and  place  it  in  the  hands  of  one  she  knows  to  be  a  villain — without,  too, 
any  distinct  reason  for  its  potency  in  obtaining  her  object — and  that 
she  should  hold  sacred  an  oath  of  secresy  so  extorted,  are  improba- 
bilities that  cannot  be  surmounted,  and  the  recollection  of  which  de- 
stroys much  of  the  effect  of  the  scene  where  Count  Oesario  exposes 
that  letter  to  her  father,  and  which  is  terminated  by  their  death. — 
This  Tragedy,  as  we  have  already  observed,  may  run  for  some  short 
time  ;  but  we  cannot  deem  it  perfect  enough  to  stand  for  future  sea- 
sons. 

The  musical  piece  of  The  Frozen  hale  followed,  and  wa*  agree- 
ably performed. —  The  house  was  rather  thin  from  the  inclemency  of 
the  weather. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Olympic — This  pretty  little  place  of  amusement  has  three  favorite 
pieces  for  to-night. 

Surrey. — The  entertainments  here  are  carried  on  with  great  spirit 
Under  the  new  Management. 

Adelphi  — The  Life  of  an  Actor,  with  The  Young  Widow  are  now 
the  attractions  here.  The  former  has  its  admirers  in  a  very  nume- 
rous class,  and  is  therefore  likely  to  remain  a  part  of  the  performan- 
ces here  for  some  time.  The  latter  is  an  amusing  piece,  and  well 
acted. 


On  Saturday  a  gentleman  named  Poole  applied  to  Mr,  Minshull,  the 
sitting  Magistrate  at  this  office,  for  a  warrant  against  Mr;  Elliston, 
of  Drury  Lane  Theatre,  for  a  violent  assault. 

Mr.  Poole  stated,  that  on  the  20th  of  November  last  he  wrote  a 
letter  to  Mr.  Elliston,  to  which  he  received  no  answer.  He  in  conse- 
quence went  that  day,  accompanied  by  a  friend  to  the  stage-door,  and 
sent  in  his  own  card  and  that  of  his  friend.  After  waiting  a  short 
time  they  were  desired  to  walk  into  the  Manager's  room.  Thither 
they  went,  and  in  a  short  time  Mr,  Elliston  made  his  appearance. 
"  Who  are  you,  Sir  V  said  he,  addressing  himself  to  Mr.  Poole. 
Mr  Poole  referred  him  to  his  card  ;  upon  which  Mr.  Elliston  said, 
with  vehemence,  "Quit  this  house,  Sir,  or  I'll  kick  you."  Mr.  Poole 
declined  departing  so  easily,  when  Mr.  Elliston  demanded  the  name  of 
his  friend.  He  was  again  referred  to  the  card,  on  which  he  said  he 
could  lick  them  both,  and  forthwith  delivered  a  compliment  k posteri- 
ori upon  Mr.  Poole's  person.  He  then  seized  him  by  the  collar,  and 
a  scuffle  ensued,  in  which  a  stick  which  Mr.  Poole  had  in  his  hand  was 
broken.  Mr.  Elliston  then  ordered  both  parties  out  of  the  theatre, 
and  told  his  door-keeper  never  to  admit  them  again.  On  this  infor- 
mation the  warrant  was  granted  :  but  to  save  Mr.  Elliston's  blushes, 
a  polite  message  was  sent  to  beg  his  attendance.  Mr.  Elliston,  how- 
ever, was  not  disposed  to  make  his  appearance  in  such  a  piece,  and 
declined  coming  altogether,  on  which  the  warrant  was  placed  in  Ruth- 
ven's  hands,  and  he  was  brought  per  force.  He  came  prepared  with 
his  bail,  but  had  nothing  to  say,  and  was  bound  over  in  the  usual  re- 
cognizances to  answer  for  his  misdeeds  at  the  ensuing  Sessions.  No 
explanation  as  to  the  cause  of  the  original  hostility  was  given. —  Bri- 
tish Press. 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters   Cathedral,  and   Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts— Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  F«nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  In  Needle  Work— Leicester-square. 
Cosmorama,   209?    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street— The  present  Selection   »f 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 

Printed  <&  Published  by  K.Tuomas,  Denmark-court,  Kxeter-'change,  Strand. 


-i 


Cijrattf  l\oyal,  Co\icnt  Cavtjcn. 


This  Evening  will  be  performed,  (3rd  time)  a  New  Tragedy,  called  , 

RAYENNA ; 

OR,  ITALIAN  LOVE. 

Count  Cesario,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Marquis  do  Ravenna,   Mr  EGERTON, 

Count  Gaudentia,  Mr  YATES, 

Baftuccio,  Mr  COOPER,     Sorana,  Mr  BAR  TLEY 

Princess  Camilla;  Miss  LACY, 
Giana,    Miss    F.    H.    KELLY, 
Marcellina,  Miss  HENRY, 
Beatriee,    Mrs    DAVENPORT. 

The  PROLOGUE  to  be  spoken  by  Mr  COOPER, 
The  EPILOGUE  by  Mr  YATES. 


To  conclude  with  the  Mclo  Drama  of 

The  Forest  of  Boiidy; 

Or,  The  Dog  of  Montargis. 

Col.  Gontran,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Cant  Aubri,  Mr  BAKER,     Macaire,    Mr  FARLEY, 
The  Seneschal  of  Bondy,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Lieut.  Landry,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Florio,    [a  Dumb  Orphan]    Mrs  V  I  N  I  N  G> 
Blaise,  Mr  MEADOWS. 

Dame  Gertrude,  Mrs  DAVENPORT, 

Lucille,  Miss  LOVE. 

In  Act  I. 

A  Pastoral  Ballet. 

..      ■  ■ •  <,     5 

To-morrow  A  Woman  never  Ve.xt.  with  The  Frozen  Lake, 


theatre  Bo»ai.  ©imp.  'Cane. 


Tkis  Evening  Shakspeare's  Tragedy  of 


N 


John,  King  of  England,  Mr  MACREADY, 
Prince  Henrv,  Mr  MERCER, 
Prince  Arthur,    Master  WEBSTER, 
Pembroke,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Essex,  Mr  FENTON, 

Fan  Icon  brieve,  Mr  WALLACE, 

Salisbury,  Mr  ARCHER,     Hubert,   Mr  TERRY, 

Roberi  FaulconbriuVe,  Mr  HUGHES, 

English  Herald,   Mr  Howell, 

JamesGurney,  Mr  SEYMOUR,  Lewis,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Phillip,  Kino-  Gf  France,  Mr  POPE, 

Austria,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Chaiilliou,  Mr  Websterr 

Cardinal  Panel  ulph,  Mr  POWELL, 

Citizen  of  An^iers,   Mr  Yarnold, 

French  Herald,   Mr  Comer, 

Executioners,  Messrs.  O.  Smith,  &  Read. 

The  Lady  Constance,  [first  time]  Mrs  BUNN, 

Lady  Faulconbriclge,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Queen  Elinor,  Mrs  POOLE, 
Blanch,  of  Castile,  Miss  SMITHSON, 


After  which,  (Gth  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 


Gheber 


The  Principal  Characters  bij 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACE,     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER.     Mr  HOWELL, 

Mr  HARLEY,    Mr  G.  SMITH,  Mr  FENTON, 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  the 
Emir's  Palace. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Ravine. — The  Gheber's>  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  Palace  of  the 
Emjr,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace. 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  pf 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  (1st  time)  My  Uncle  Oabiiei, 


THE 


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teat  lira  I  OteGtetliif 


♦ 


AND 


Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

*'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  auaht  in  malice." 


No.  943  Tuesday,  Dec.  7,  1824.  Price  Id. 

HDrurp  lane  €f)eatrc* 

Mr.  Macready  appeared  last  night  in  the  character  of  King  John. 
This  character  is  one  that  requires  extraordinary  powers  in  the  actor 
to  make  it  at  all  acceptableto  an  audience.  John's  wcaknesses,mingled 
with  a  martial  spirit,  afford  points  to  an  able  performer  that  in  the 
keeping  of  an  uutaleuted  one  would  be  utterly  lost.  Mr.  IMacready 
represented  the  wavering  Monarch  with  great  effect — now  displaying 
with  the  utmost  force  the  temporary  vigour  and  daring  of  his  ambi- 
tious and  impetuous  mood,  and  next  marking  with  great  fidelity  his 
yielding  spirit,  and  indistinct  resolves.  In  the  scene  where  John  rails 
at  the  interference  of  the  Pope,  he  was  exceedingly  animated  ;  and 
in  that  where  he  tempts  Hubert  to  destroy  the  young  Prince,  and  also 
in  the  scene  where  Hubert  divulges  to  him  the  supposed  existence  of 
the  intended  victim,  the  acting  vvas  highly,  effective,  and  drew  much 
applause.  Mr.  Wallack  played  Faulconbridge  npt  badly  :  but  whilst 
we  have  the  recollection  of  Mr.  C.  Kemble  in  this  character,  we  can- 
not highly  relish  any  other  performer  of  the  day  in  the  part.  Mr. 
Terry  was  forcible  in  Hubert — we,  however,  are  not  great  admirers 
of  his  serious  performances  in  general  ;  but  his  old  men  of  this  cast 
are  excellent.  Mrs.  Bunn  represented  the  Lady  Con?t«/irc  with  much 
effect.  The  execution  of  the  Tragedy,  on  the  whole,  was  a  highly 
respectable  effort.     Hafed  the  Gheber  followed. 


r 


Cobent  (garden  C^eatm 

The  new  Tragedy  of  Ravenna  was  performed  last  night  for  the 
third  time,  and  so  far  as  powerful  acting  could  raise  a  high  interest 
by  a  partially  effective  plot,  so  far  were  the  audience  impressed  with 
the  loves  of  Cesario  and  Giana. 

The  Forest  of  Bondy  followed,  and  was  greatly  admired. 

ADELrHi  Theatre. — The  comic  burletta  of  The  Life  of  an  Jlctor* 
was  represented  yesterday  evening  to  a  numerous  and  brilliant  audi- 
ence, with  increased  effect. — The  equivoque  of  the  stage-letter  drew 
down  peals  of  applause,  and  we  have  seldom  seen  the  energies  of 
Wrench,  J.  Reeve,  and  Wtlkinsox,  called  into  action  with  greater 
success.  Quadrupeds  followed,  in  which  the  irresistible  drollery  of 
the  situations,  especially  the  Cataract  of  the  Staircase,  and  Battle 
of  the  Balcony,  convulsed  the  audieaee  with  laughter. 


THEATRICAL    OBSERVER. 


Olvmpic. — This  house  was  most  respectably  attended  last  ni»ht, 
and  the  performances  were  received  with  great  applause. 

Mrs.  Mardyn  has  returned  to  England,  but  will  appear  no  more  on 
any  stage. 

Bannister  being  asked  his  opinion  of  a  new  singer,  who  had  just 
appeared  at  Covent-garden,  l*  Why/'  said  Charles,  "  he  may  be  Ro- 
bin Hood  this  season,  but  he  will  be  robbing  Harris  the  next. 

Mr.  W.  Williams,  whose  engagement  was  announced  by  Mr.  Aebott, 
of  the  Dublin  Theatre,  is  not  the  comedian  of  that  name  who  played 
here  last  season,  but  a  vocalist  of  considerable  pretensions. — Dublin 
Paper. 

Miss  Patow — Some  of  the  Newspapers  have  of  late  industriously 
copied  an  article  from  an  Oxford  Paper,  which  states  a  contradiction 
of  the  report  that  this  young  lady  was  married  to  Lord  W.  Lennox, 
in  that  city.  We  do  not  refer  to  this  paragraph  with  a  view  of  keep- 
ing up  a  discussion  on  a  topic  which  the  liberal  part  of  the  public 
must  feel  should  be  left  to  the  development  of  time  and  circumstances, 
but,  in  order  to  repel  its  injurious  tendency  ; — to  us  it  has  always  ap- 
peared a  piece  of  refined  cruelty,  to  harrass  a  lady,  who  ought  to  have 
credit  with  every  one  for  an  unblemished  character,  by  continually 
calling  upon  her  for  a  statement  relative  to  a  presumed  event  in  which 
she  is  chiefly  interested.  The  young  lady  has  already  publicly  inti- 
mated as  much  as  might  be  required  of  her;  but  the  vile  part  of  the 
Newspaper  Press  has  not  been  satisfied,  but  still  appears  to  feel  plea- 
sure in  aiming  ill-natured  remarks  at  one  who,  taking  their  assumption 
of  fact  even  as  true,  must,  from  that  very  circumstance/ be  in  the  pe- 
culiar state  of  defenceless  innocence  struggling  between  a  regard  for 
the  most  essential  interests,  and  the  just  fame  to  which  a  virtuous 
woman  is  entitled.  Surely,  then,  considerate  minds  would  not  press 
the  matter  further  on  the  public  in  a  manner  that  must  distress  her 
in  her  private  feelings,  and  affect  her  professional  views.  Had  tlvs 
young  lady  been  like  some,  of  equivocal  reputation,  we  should  be  the 
last  to  stir  in  her  cause  ;  but  whilst  we  know  her  amiable  conduct — 
her  strict  attention  to  engagements  since  she  was  her  own  mistress, 
and  her  readiness  to  apply  her  splendid  musical  talents  gratuitously, 
for  the  benefit  of  the  less  fortunate  and  the  less  gifted  of  her  profes- 
sion, we  have  great  pleasure  in  doing  the  little  which  lies  in  our  power 
to  counteract  the  malignancy  and  injustice  displayed  in  some  recent 
remarks  of  the  Press 

A  List  of  the  London  Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Cohurg,  Waterloo  Read 

Drury  lane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Haymarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadkr's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanharu  Street 
{■^  Those  with  a  (■  aw.  Closed. 


Printed  &  Published  by  ft. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'change,  Strand. 


Cijcati'c  lloval.  Cogent  Carmn. 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ! 

Or,  The  Widow  of  CornhilL 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 

Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  HARTLEY, 

Foster,  Juu.  Mr  COOPER, 

Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 

Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT 

Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 

Agnes  Welsted,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

JJs  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

(£f-  The  Comedy  is  published,  and  may  he  had  in  the  Theatre,  &  of 
Mr  Dolby,  17,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES, 
The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.  ISAACS, 

Count   de    Linsberg,     Mr.    P  E  A  R  M  A  N, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,   Henr}',  Norris,  Tinney. 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness   Matilda   de   Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.    TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE. 

To-morrow,  Ravenna,  with  the  Blind  Boy. 


Clicatre  SRoyal,  Bntt»  Haue. 

This  Evening,  (14th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 


m 


Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G  SMITH 

Bemhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y ARNOLD,. 

Linda,  Bliss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT, '&   Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald. — Interior  of  Forester's  Lodge. — The 
Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation — Hall  in  the  Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of 
the  Jaggcrhaus. — The  Valley  of  Hohenwald. — The  Forest. 


After  which,  (8th  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

liebe 

The  Principal  Characters  by 


9 


ft 


Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACE,     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER,     Mr   HOWELL, 

Mr  HARLEY,    Mr  G.  SMITH,  Mr  FEN  TON, 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea.v — Interior  of  the 
.Emir's  Palate. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Ravine. — TheGheber's  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  Palace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace. 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-morrow,  The  Siege  of  Belgrade. 

________  __ 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,  and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Cosmorama,   'JOD,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street— The  present  Selection  of 

Views  Po_se_ac&  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  & 


THE 

vital  #&g£v!jev; 

AND 

Dally  Bills  of  the  Play. 

'•  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

jr    ^    ^    *r    ^~  ^   _^     f 

Ni).  1)44  Wednesday,  Dec.  8,   J 824.  Price  \d. 

w—yggai imuiammm^mmmmmmmammmmtmmmmmiimmmmmmtmmmmimmmtKmmmmmmmmmmi\    iihii  ■     uu-u — u mm    i  t__ _■_« 

SDrurp  Sane  €l)eatre* 

jDer  Freschutz  was  represented  here  again  last  night,  and  to  a  con- 
siderable audience,  who  appeared  much  gratified  with  the  whole  per- 
formance. This  version  is  certainly  remarkably  distinguished  from 
that  of  the  English  Opera-House  and  Covent  Garden — it  is  a  more 
mora!  piece;  rendered  so  by  the  stronger  marking  of  the  influence  of 
the  good  and  evil  spirit,  than  in  the  rival  translations.  The  music  is,, 
t\o\v,  executed  as  well  as  could  he  desired,  and  the  whole  went  oft" 
with  eclat.— J 'he  Overture  was  encored.  It  is  surprising  what  a  num- 
ber of  persons  still  Hock  to  the  Theatres  whenever  this  drama  is  per- 
formed ;  and  which  shews  what  vast  resources  our  great  Theatres 
possess  in  the  mass  of  the  standing  population  of  this  immense  city  ; 
and  in  its  casual  visitors,  when  powerfully  attracted. 

Hafed  the  Oheber,  followed,  and  had  many  admirers   of  its    sce- 
nery, &c. 


t-<U^-Mm 


Cobent  <£arfccn  Cfpatrc. 

The  newly  revived  Comedy  of  A  JVoman  never  Vext,  was  again 
performed  last  night  to  a  numerous  audience.  "We  can  always  ascer- 
tain the  state  of  this  house  about  half-past  six  o'clock,  just  about  the 
opening  of  the  doors,  by  the  stentorian  exertions  of  Mr.  Donaldson, 
the  superintendant  general  of  the  Police  Establishment  of  this  Thea- 
tre, who  eternally  vociferates  to  the  mass  of  expectants  of  good 
places,  "  Take  care  of  your  pockets,  Ladies  and  Gentlemen  !"  which 
is  rendered  particularly  necessary  when  the  doors  arc  closely  besieged 
by  the  curious.  The  Public  and  the  Managers  are  much  indebted  to 
this  active  gentleman — we  never  knew  any  officer  take  more  care  of 
us  and  our  property  than  he  does,  and  who,  thereby,  adds  to  the 
comfort  of  our  entrance  to  the  Theatre.  Having  done  this  justice  to 
Mr.  Donaldson,  wo  proceed  to  Mr.  Young,  Mr.  C.  KembiSb,  Mr. 
Cooper,  Mis*  Chester,  and  Miss  Lacy,  who  really  contrived  to  add 
to  the  gratification  we  had  previously  felt  from  the  worthy  Donald- 
son's exertions.  The  Comedy  altogether  gave  much  pleasure,  and 
The  Frozen  Lake  terminated  the  amusements  very  satisfactorily. 

Miss  Isabella  Paton. — We  are   not  a  little  surprised   to  see    at 
Drury  Lane,  that  this  young  lady  is  not   brought  forward  in   some  of 
those  parts  which  she  performed  last  season  with  so  much  success,   oi 
la  other  characters  of  a  similar  nature.     It  is  ad  ungracious  task   to 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


make  comparisons  :  but  certain!}-  the  late  thin  houses,  when  other 
Theatres  arc  crowded,  might  suggest  the  propriety  of  affording  a  fair 
opportunity  to  rising  talent  of  decided  excellence,  to  emulate  others 
in  the  same  line. 

Mr.  Poole  and  Mr.  Elliston. — The  origin  of  the  fracas  between 
these  gentlemen,  we  understand,  to  have  been  the  discontinuance  of 
Mr.  Poole's  free  admission  to  Drury  Lane  Theatre,  by  Mr.  Elliston, 
in  consequence  of  some  observations  contained  in  the  Preface  to 
"  Married  and  Single,'*  a  piece  which  Mr. -P." brought  out  at  the  Hay- 
market  last  season.  Many  of  our  readers  may  be  aware  that  in  this 
said  Preface  he  charged  the  Lessee  with  having  partly  accepted  the 
piece  in  question,  and  after  having  read  and  made  use  of  it,"  as  Mr. 
P.  imagined,  by  supplying  some  author  on  the  establishment  with  the 
leading  ideas  for  the  purpose  of  bein<?;  manufactured  into  a  cheaper, 
if  not  a  better  article,  then  Mr.  P.'s  Was  returned.  It  is,  of  course,, 
impossible  for  us  to  say  how  far  this  statement  may  be  correct,  but 
we  are  not  aware  that  any  formal  contradiction  of  it  has  been  put 
forth  by  Mr.  Elliston — he,  however,  thought  proper  to  evince  his  hos- 
tility to  the  author  by  withdrawing  his  admission,  as  we  have  stated. 
As  far  as  the  parties  immediately  at  issue  are  concerned,  we  appre- 
hend it  is  a  matter  of  little  importance  to  the  public,  "  whether  Ro- 
deri$o  kill  Cassio,  or  Cassio  kill  Roderigo," — but  it  seems  to  us  that, 
the  question  is  involved  in  the  dispute  which  concerns,at  least,  all  who 
are,  or  may  be  in  the  situation  of  Mr.  Poole.  It  has  always  been  un- 
derstood that  a  successful  writer  for  either  theatre  is  entitled,  in  ad- 
dition to  the  sum  which  he  may  receive  for  his  handicraft,  to  a  per- 
sonal admission  to  the  theatre  at  all  times  and  seasons,  so  long  as  the 
establishment  may  continue  in  the  same  interest.  This  is  undoubtedly 
a  privilege  of  some  value,  and  is  invariably  taken  into  consideration 
by  the  Managers- — allowance  being  made  for  it  in  the  remuneration 
which  they  make  to  authors.  If,  however,  it  is  to  be  withdrawn  at 
the  will  or  caprice  of  a  Manager,  it  can  no  longer  be  considered  a 
privilege,  but  as  a  mere  personal  favor,  which  may  be  either  granted 
or  withheld  at  his  option. 

Theatrical  Duel. — The  Manager  of  the  New  York  Theatre,  well 
known  in  the  theatrical  world  from  his  liberality,  has,  we  understand, 
been  lately  in  imminent  peril  of  losing*  his  life  from  the  effect  of  a 
hostile  rencontre.  Mr.  I ,  it  will  be  I'emembered,  left  this  coun- 
try in  the  spring  of  the  present  year,  with  a  considerable  addition  of 
talent  to  his  company.  The  cause  which  led  to  the  meeting  is  said  to 
be  an  affair  of  a  delicate  nature,  which  took  place  in  New  York  pre- 
viously to  his  departure  for  England  ;  but  an  opportunity  of  meeting 
the  offending  parly,  it  seems,  did  not  offer  until  his  return.  Mr.  P — 
received  his  adversary's  shot  in  the  thigh,  and  for  some  days  his  life 
was  considered  in  a  precarious  state;  but  by  the  last  accounts,  we 
are  happy  to  learn,  he  was  recovering. — British  Press. 

Printed  &  Published  by  hl.Tuoius,  Denmark-court,  Eieter-'enange,  Strand. 


Cljeatie  i\oi>al,  Cogent  CaiUen. 

This  Evening  the  Tragedy  of 

Yeiiice  Preserved. 

Duke  of  Venice,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Priuli,  Mr  EGERTON,      Bedamar,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Jaffier,    Mr.    C.  KEMBLE, 
Elliott,  M» HORREBOW,  Mezzana,  Mr  GEORGE 

Pierre,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Renault,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Theodore,  Mr  J.  Cooper, 

Spinosa,  MrCLAREMONT,     Officer,  Mr  LEY, 
Durand.  Mr  Grant,  Captain  of  the  Guard,  Mr  Mears. 

Bdvidera,  Mrs  SLOMAN, 
Ladies,  Mesdames  Vedy  and  Bates! 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo  Drama  of 


The  Bli 


Stanislaus,    Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Edmund,  (the  Blind  Boy,)  Mrs  CHATTERLEY, 

Oberto,   Mr  FAWCETT, 

Rodolph,  Mr  CONNOR,  Starow,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Molino,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Kalig,  Mi*  FARLEY, 

High  Priest,  Mr  LOUIS,     Guard,  Mr  NORRIS 

Elvina,  Miss  LOVE. 

^ ■    -— -  —    -■     — ■"  — • ■  -—        ■-■  !■■  »!■       ■!■         I  ■    ■—■■     ■■       ■■■ 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  Clari. 


EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters  Cathedral,   and  Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


Cijeatre  SRopal,  ©tutu  Lane. 


This  Evening,  Cobb's  Opera  of  The 

Siege  of  Belgrade. 

Col.  Cohenberg,  Mr  WALLACE, 

Isniael.  Mr  G.SMITH,  Yusepb,  Mr  GATTIE, 

The  Seraskier,  MrSAPIO,    Anselm,  Mr  BEDFORD, 

Michael,  Mr  HUGHES,  Leopold,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Peter,  Mr  FITZ  WILLIAM. 

Katheriiic,  Miss  GRADDON,    Ghita,  Miss  POVEY, 

Fatiraa,  Miss  CARR, 
Lilla,    Mm  STEPHENS. 

Songs,  Sfc.  swig  hi  the  Opera. 


Act  I. 

Opening  Chorus,  Wave  our  Prophet's 

ffttu'd  Stamiwd  of  glory  on  high. 

Song — Lost,  distressed Lilla. 

Air — The  Rose  and  Lily  their  beauties 

combining Seraskier 

Song — The  Sapling  Oak ..Anselm 

Duet — IJow  the  deuce,  came   I  to  like 

you  ? Peter  and  Ghita 

Song — All  will  hai!  the  joyous  day,  G 
Song — Blyth  as  the  hours  of  May.  L. 
Trio — Seize  him. 

Duet — When  thy  Bosom.  ..Seras.  &  L 
Finale— So  kindly  condescending. 

Act  II- 
Air — Tell  me,  mv  heart.  ...Katherine 
Song — My   heart  with  love  is  beating 

.Seraskier 

Duet — Of  plighted   faith  so  truly  kept 

Seraskier  and  Rather ine 

\ir — Confusion  !  thus  defeated.  ..Ser. 


Ballad Liilft 

Sestetto — Night  thus  from  me  concea- 
ling the  form  of  her  I  love. 
Song — How  few   know  how   lo   value 

life Peter 

Air — What  can  mean  that  thoughtful 

brow ., Lilla 

Serenade— Lilla, come  down  to  mc.S. 

Song — -Soldier's  Victory Ismael 

Finale — Now  Victory  has  like  a  mist- 
ress kind,  put  an  end  to  allour  quarrels 

Act  III. 
Song — When  in  disgrace...  .Katherine 

j    Song — Should  he  upbraid Lilla 

I    Duet — Tho'  you  think    by  this  to  re% 

me Leopold  and  Lilla. 

Song — Love    and   honour    now   con- 
spire  ••••...  .Seraskier 

Finale — Loud  let  the  Song  of  Triumph 
rise. 


After  which,  (9th  time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

Hafed  the  Glielier. 


The  Principal  Characters  by 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACK,     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER,     Mr   HOWELL, 

Mr  HARLEY,    Mr  G.  SMITH,  Mr  FENTON, 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAY  LETT. 

To-morrow,  Dcr  Frcischutz.  with  Hafed  the  Gheher. 


THE 

Vftiat rural  Ototerbti*; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  945  Thursday,  Dec.  9,  1824.  Price  Id. 

CoVsent  <£articn  €ljeatre. 

The  Tragedy  of  Veni6e  Preserved  was  again  performed  here  last 
nitfht,  with  Mrs.  Sloman,  as  Beloidera,  Mr.  Young,  as  Pierre,  and 
Mr.  C  Kemele,  as  Jaffier,  and  was  attended  by  a  numerous  au- 
dience. Mrs.  Sloman's  performance  was,  as  before,  marked  by  much 
talent  and  feeling ;  and  we  agree  with  the  majority  of  the  critics,  that 
although  she  is  not  to  be  compared  with  Miss  O'Neil,  she  approaches 
nearer  to  her  than  any  other  actress  we  have  seen  of  late  years. — 
Much  applause  was  bestowed  on  her  efforts,  particularly  in  the  scene 
where  she  parts  with  Jaffier,  that  where  she  unfolds  to  him  the  vil- 
lainy of  Renault,  and  in  the  mad  scene.  Mr.  Young's  Pierre,  end 
Mr.  C.  Kemble's  Jaffier,  are  amongst  the  finest  exhibitions  of  the 
histrionic  art :  they  acted  in  a  manner  worthy  of  each  other,  and  ob- 
tained immense  applause.  Pierre,  on.  the  whole,  is  by  far  the  most 
popular  character  of  the  two,  and  it  lies  in  Mr.  Young's  power  to 
render  it  more  so  than  any  tragedian  of  the  present  day — a  power 
which  he  does  not  fail  to  exert.  In  the  scene  with  the  conspirators, 
where  he  boldly  defies  them  in  defence  of  his  friend,  he  was  uncom- 
monly effective,  and  in  the  senate-scene  equally  so.  This  Tragedy  is 
somewhat  heavy,  but  when  acted  as  it  was  last  night,  it  proves  ca- 
pable of  awakening  the  most  intense  attention. 

The  mclo-drama  of  The  Blind  Boy  followed,  in  which  Mrs,  Chat- 
terley  played  Edmund  with  excellent  effect,  and  Mr.  Fawcett,  as 
Obcrto,  and  Mr.  Farley,  as  Kalig,  acted  their  several  parts  in  the 
best  manner,  -^^^^^^ 

2Drurp  Sane  Cijeatrc, 

The  Opera  of  The  Siege  of  Belgrade  was  repeated  last  night, 
when  Miss  Stephens,  Miss  Graddon,  and  Mr.  Sapio,  again  sang  all 
their  songs  in  very  fine  style,  and  obtained  great  applause,  and  se- 
veral encores.  Mr.  Harley  was  very  comic  in  Leopold;  and  the 
whole  went  off  with  the  highest  approbation  of  a  numerous  and  gen- 
teel audience.  Hafed  the  Gheber  followed — we  really  are  sorry  to 
see  the  talents  of  Mrs.  \V.  West,  Mr.  Wallace,  Mr.  Harley,  and 
Mrs.  Waylett,  so  thrown  away  as  they  are  on  this  piece. 

Among  the  dramatic  novelties  to  be  produced  during  the  present 
season  at  Covent  Garden,  is  a  Comedy,  in  five  acts,  by  the  Ear?  of 
Cflengall.     The  sceue  will  be  laid  in  high  life. —  British  Prose. 


Cfreatre  fcopal*  Cogent  Cam  en. 

■an  i  ii  '.    I J    ■'."'"  iiiiiiimi  i  ■■ 

This  Evening,   (26th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Slack  Huntsman  of  Bohemia* 

Ottocar,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,    3V.  -  (    „  _c    ™wT1l, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  PEARMAN     I  g^T  °f  \  L  n'       5?  ^v    E 

Herman,   Mr  J.  ISAACS,      $  th«  ForMt  (  Mathcw>  Mr  LEV 

The  Black  Hnntarnm  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Killian,  Mr  KEELEY,.    Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 
Bertha,  Mils  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Act  1.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF'a 
GLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tlje  S^agic  2Mfe* 

AttS. — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  en  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREST. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Clari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Vivaldi .  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,    Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Rolamo,  (Father  to  Clari)  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Olaudio,  Mr  HENRY 

Geronio,  Mr  KEELEY,  Giulio,  Mr  TINNEY, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE,  - 

Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 

Characters  in  the  EPISODE.— .Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER, 
Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY, 

To-morrow,  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of  As  You  Like  It,  with  additional 
Songs,  &c.  selected  from  his  Works,  com  p.  by  Mr  Bishop,  Jaques, 
Mr  Young,  Orlando,  Mr  C.  Kemble,  Rosalind,  Miss  M=  Tree. 


Cljeatrt  Eo»ai,  Brunt?  ilanc. 


This  Evening,  (loth  time  here)  WY.ber's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz, 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN.  Zamiel,  Mr  0.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G  SMITr* 

BernW,    Mr  BEDFORD,      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y ARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GR  ADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Bliss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE, 

SCENERY, 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald. — Interior  of  Forester's  Lodge. — The 
Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation — Hall  in  the  Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of 
the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Valley  of  Hohenwald. — The  Forest. 


After  which,  (lOth'time)  a  new  Afterpiece,  called 

fed  the  Gheber. 


The  Principal  Characters  hj 

Mr  ARCHER,     Mr  WALLACK,     Mr  TERRY, 

Mr  T.  BLANCHARD,     Mr  COMER, 

Mr  YARNOLD,     Mr    FOSTER,     Mr   HOWELL, 

Mr  HARLEY,    Mr  G.  SMITH,  Mr  FENTON* 

Mrs  W.    WEST.     &     Mrs  WAYLETT. 

SCENERY. 

Interior  of  a  Turkish  Kiosk,  with  Distant  View  of  the  Sea. — Interior  of  the 
Emir's  Palate. — Al  Hassan's  Chamber,  -with  Distant  Storm  and  Shipwreck. 
— A  Rocky  Ravine. — TheGheber's  Glen. — Grand  Court  in  the  iJalace  of  the 
Emir,  with  the  Arrival  of  the  Prince  of  Circassia. — Chamber  in  the  Palace. 
Prison  in  the  Sea-Tower. — Secret  Pass  to  the  Gheber's  Glen,  with  Defeat  of 
the  Arab  Troops. 

To-morrow,  The  School  for  Scandal,  with  My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and   Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Cosmorama,   '209,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection   of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  F&efer-'change,  Mi  and. 


ri~r 


Adelphi  Theatre. 

This  Evening  a  new  Comic  Burletta,  entitled  the 

lie  Life  of  an  Actor. 

With  new  Scenery,  Dresses ■,  emd?  Decorations . 

Peregrine  Proteus,  (an  aspirant  to  Thespian  honors)  Mr  WRENCH, 

Mr  Jeremy  Pica,  (a  wealthy  Printer,  his  Uncle)  Mr  LEE, 

Carrvtvpe,  (his  Foreman)  Mr  DALY,     Chalkley,  Mr  S.  SMITH, 

Horace  O'Quill,  (an  Author)  Mr  POWER, 

Mr  Batten  Notrip,  (a  Harlequin  out  of  Place )  Mr  ELLIOTT,, 

Schemes,  (Theatrical  /gent)  Mr  PHILLIPS, 

Barnaby  Parsnip,  (a  runaway  Fruiterer)  Mr  WILKINSON, 

*  Mr  Cracker,  (Auctioneer)  Mr  W.  BROWN, 

Muzzv  Merrvweather,  (Leader  of  the  Band)  Mr  SALTER, 

Mr  Damper,  (a  Singer)  Mr  PAYNE,   Cruppenvhisthr,  Mr  BRADY, 

Delawhang,  (Manager  of  a  Theatre  Rural)  Mr  J.  REEVE, 

Shakspeare  Dalawhang,  (his  eldest  Son)  Master  COOPER, 

Four  other  little  Delawhangs,  Master  and  Misses  Brlin,  Phillips,  &c. 

Scarcecrow,  (a  hi&h  Tragedian)  Mr  SANDERS, 

Humguffin,  (a  low  Comedian)  Mr  DOWSING,     John,  Mr  J.  SHAW, 

Compositors,  Messrs  CAHILL,  PADBURY,  &c. 

Sir  Capias  Gooseberry,  (Justice  of  the  Peace)  Mr  MEREDITH, 

Davy,  (his  Servant)  Mr  CAMPBELL, 

Mr  Taplush,  Mr  W.  REEViiS,        Beadle,  Mr  GAY, 

Bailiffs,  Messrs  PAYNE  and  BUXTON, 

Julia,  (daughter  to  Pica)  Miss  BODEN,  Priscilla,  Miss  ARNOLD, 

Mrs  Muns,  (a  tragic  Actress)  Mrs  DALY, 

Mrs  Delawhang,  Mrs  BRYAN,     Mrs  Macavaddy,  Mrs  DENNIS, 

Mademoiselle  Elastique,  Mrs  SEARLE, 

Mrs  Taplush,  Miss  VTDALL. 


e 


To  conclude  with  the  Burletta  of 

UADRUPEDS  , 

Or,  the  Manager's  Last  Kick  ! 

In  which  the 

Unique  Stud  of  Horse  and  Ass  will  appear. 

Francisco,  Mr  WILKINSON,    Pearcy.   Mr  SALTER, 

Benardo,  Mr  BROWN,  Abraharaidos,  Mr  J.  REEVE,  lsaacos,  Mr  ELLIOTT 

Bartholomew,   Mr  CHAPMAN,    Humphriminios,  Mr  PHILLIPS, 

Christophorides.  Mr  W.  REEVES,    Timotheus,  Mr  J.  SHAW, 

Pueker,   Mr  S.  SMITH,    Buttonhole,  Mr  SANDERS, 

Dorothea,   Mrs  BRYAN,       Tindcrella,    Miss  PARROCK, 
Blousedora,  Mis  DENNIS,    Mopperella,  Mrs  DALY. 


THE 


IPuatrtcal  ©Kigcvbev ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  946  Friday,  Dec.  10,   1824.  Price  \d 

!xmmmgmmmtt\*  mi  1 1  m  i  <.■■  in  i^tmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmm^mmBmmmmmmx-Mjumi^mtmmmmmmftiJaL..U-imaafmmmm^mmmmmsBSsa. 

Cotient  43atfcen  anti  2Drut p  Slanc. 

There  is  no  limitation,  it  would  seem,  to  public  curiosity,  in  re- 
gard to  witnessing  the  Operatic  Romance  of  Der  Kreischutz.  It  was 
performed  here,  and  also  at  Drury  last  night,  to  numerous  audiences 
who  respectively  appeared  highly  gratified  with  the  music  and  the  ge- 
neral performance  of  the  several  versions  of  this  famous  German 
drama.  We  hope  something  more  of  Weber's  composing  will  spee- 
dily be  produced  on  our  stage,  as  we  arc  sure  his  taste  and  science, 
can  never  fail  to  please  in  the  highest  degree.  He  possesses  the  skill, 
as  far  as  the  Opera  in  question  can  prove,  of  giving  to  his  music  the 
exact  character  of  the  drama  in  connection  with  it :  and  his  Overture 
to  Der  Freischutz  is  remarkable,  not  only  for  being  a  grand  com- 
position, but  also  for  presenting  a  perfectly  appropriate  introduction 
to  the  romantic  and  wild  subject  it  refers  to.  There  was  much  ap- 
plause bestowed  at  ]}oth  houses  on  the  various  vocalists — and  Miss 
Pat.ox,  in  particular,  shone  greatly  in  the  famous  scena.  The  In- 
cantation is  admirably  managed  in  each  piece,  and  leaves  the  spec- 
tator equally  enveloped  in  astonishment  and  smoka.  At  Covent  Gar- 
den, this  piece  was  followed  by  Clari,  in  which  Miss  M  Tree  char- 
mingly sustained  the  part  of  the  Maid  of Milan,  and  was  loudly  ap- 
plauded in  the  sweet  song  of  "  Home,  sweet  home."  Mr.  Fawcett 
made  as  much  as  ever  of  the  little  bit  of  pathos  confided  to  him  in 
the  character  of  Clari's  Father.  Miss  Love  was  encored  iu  the  duet 
with  Master  Loxgiiurst,  and  in  "  Love  is  a  mischievous  boy."* — 
This  little  Drama  altogether  was,  as  it  always  is,  very  favorably  re- 
ceived. At  Drury  Lane,  Hafed  the  Gheber  concluded  the  entertain- 
ments, and  gave  us  at  its  termination  a  fresh  cloud  of  smoke. 

Adelphi. — This  house  was  most  numerously  attended  last  night,  to 
sec  the  new  piece  of  The  Life  of  an  Actor,  which  was  highly  re- 
lished by  the  audience.  The  burlesque  of  Quadrupeds  followed,  in 
which  Messrs.  Wilkinson  and  J.  Reeve,  acted  their  parts  with  the 
greatest  humor. 

Olympic. — The  performances  here,  of  The  Hour  of  Twelve,  with 
Tom  and  Jerry,  Sec.  drew  a  very  respectable  audicm  ;e  to  t h i ?  house; 
last  night.  The  performers  exerted  themselves  with  the  greatest  eclat. 
and  was  received. with  great  applause. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Gref.xwich. — On  Wednesday  evening  the  Amateurs  of  this  Towa 
performed  Jjamon  and  Pythias,  and  Amateurs  and  Actors.  The  au- 
dience was  crowded  and  brilliant,  and  the  performances  went  off  with 
considerable  eclat.  The  following  Address  was  spoken,  which  con- 
tains a  few  neat  hits  at  the  present  taste  for  German  monstrosities. 

Ladies  and  Gentlemen,  yc-ii  must  know  last  night, 
Just  as  the  moon  bestowed  convenient  lights 
I  met — no  matter  where — but  rather  late, 
A  certain  damsel  at  a  garden  gate, 

•'  Well  !  and  what  then  !.'»  you'll  say.     What's  that  to  you,  sir, 
You  would  have  liked  just  such  a  meeting  too,  sir  : 
And  vet,  fastidious  dames  may  all  forgive  her. 
For,  ladies,  listen — her  mamma  was  witl)  her. 
"So,  sir,"  said  she,  "  a  word  or  two,  I  pray, 
"  About  this  Amateur  Subscription  Play. 
*l  I  hope  you're  tixed  on  something  monst'rous  deep, 
*'  Those  stupid  Comedies  ! — they  make  one  sleep. 
*'  I  vow  I'd  rather  listen  to  a  sermon — 
•l  So  let  us  have,  d'ye  hear  !  a  Play  that's  German  ! 
'*  Somethiug  that's  full  of  murder — mystery — wonder  ! 
"  Drums — trombones — demons— cross-bones — sculls  and  thunder  ! 
"  A  morbid  hero  too  !  who  bears  guilts'  onus, 
"  And  p,ives  a  Concert  in  St.  Martin's  bone-house. 
*'  Let  Owls  be  chorus — Lucifer  be  leader, 
.  "  And  Vampires  base  it — a'  la  mode  de  Weber  ! 

*'  But  above  all.  sir,  in  the  Incantation, 
41  Be  sure  you  make  us  die — by  suffocation. 
To  this  I  answered,  humble  as  a  mouse, 
'*  These  are  the  darings  of  a  patent  house, 
**  Contented  we  to  leave  such  doings  where 
44  Taste  runs  to  seed — in  London's  atmosphere  !" 
Planets  like  us  move  on  in  cooler  skies, 
By  humbler  means  our  humbler  efforts  rise, 
No  Zamlels  here  !     No  learned  dogs  expect — 
No  puppies  here — save  those  that  walk  erect — 
No  Young — no  Kean— no  Fanny  Kelly  seek  ! 
No  Liston  here — at  sixty  pounds  a  week  ! 
As  fo/Ducrow — in  spite  of  fortune's  crosses, 
We  can  draw  well  enough  without  his  horses, 
Then  act  ye  kindly  ;  scorn  not  these  our  scenes — 
Our  humble  talents,  and  our  bounded  means — 
Ah  ?   do  not  press  too  hard  the.  Drama's  laws. 
While  thus  we  do  our  best  to  merit  your  applause. 

Lord  Kelly  had  a  very  red  face  ;  "  Pray  my  Lord'"  said  Foote  to 
him,  "  come  and  look  over  my  garden-wall ;  my  cucumbers  are  very 
backward. 

A  List  of  the  London  Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  lane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

liaymarket,  {('■) 


Italian  Opera,  ITaymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand* 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road  * 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanhara  Street 
U^T  Those  Kith  a -C  are  Closed. 


Printed  *  Published  by  N.Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Kieter-'cfrange,  Sirau<L 


Cfjeatte  &upl.  Cogent  Caiuea. 

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This  Evening  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of 

A  S  YOU  LIKE  IT. 

The  Duke,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Duke  Frederick,  Mr  EVANS,  Oliver,  Mr  COKNQR, 

Jaques,  Mr  YOUNG, 

Le  Beau,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Louis,  Mr  LEY, 

Orlando,   Mr.   C,   KEMBLE, 

Eustace,  Mr  CLAREMONT,  Charles,  Mr  NORRIS, 

Silvius,  Mr  HENRY,  Amiens,  Mr  PE  ARM  AN, 
Adam,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Touchstone,  Mr  FAWcETT 

William,    Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Foresters,  Mess. Taylor,  Isaacs,  Robinson,  Tinnev,  &c. 
Dennis,  Mr  GEORGE,     Corin,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Rosalind,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

Ph;«be,  Miss  HENRY,     Audrey,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Cdia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY, 

Hymen,    Master   LONGHURS  T. 

In  Act  V.  A  DANCE  incidental  to  the  Piece. 

(Composed  \  y  Mr  AUSTIN) 

The  following  are  the  Selections  from  Shakspeave : 


Duetto,  Rosalind  and  Celia — 'Whilst 

inconstant  Fortune  smil'd' 
Song,  Rosalind— k  Ah  me  !  -what  eyes 

hath  Love' 
Song,  Cel.a— *  Oh  ,  Time' 
Glee  and  Chorus — '  E'en  as  the  sun' 
Song,  Amiens — *  Under  the  greenwood 

tree' — (Dr.  Arne) 
Song,  Touchstone— 'Fair  was  my  love' 
Trio,  Rosalind.    Celia,    Touchstone — 

•  Crabbed  age' 

To  conclude  with  t 


Song,    Amiens — '  Blow,    blow,    thou 

winter  wind' — (Dr.  Arne) 
Glee  &  Chorus — 4  Lo  !   in  the  orient' 
Song.  Silvius — '  O  thou  obdurate' 
Song,  Rosalind — If  love  had  lent  you 

twenty  thousand  tongues' 
Song,  Rosalind — *  When  daises  pied' 

—(Dr.  Arne) 
Song,  Hymen — *  Then  is  there  mirth  in 

heaven* 

ie  Melo  Drama  of 


A  Tale  of  Mystery. 

Count  Romaldi,  Mr  COOPER,       Bonamo,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Francisco,  (a  Dumb  Man)  Mr  FARLEY, 

Pietro,  Mr  BARNES,     Stephano,  Mr  BAKER, 

Montano,  Mr  CLAREMONT,     JMichelli,  Mr  BLANCHARD. 

Exempt,  Mr  LEY,     Malvolio,  Mr   EVANS,      Fabio.  Mr  HEATH 

Selina,  Miss  JONES,     Fiametta,  Mrs  DAVENPORT. 

A  PASTORAL  BALLET. 

To-morrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  with  the  Barber  of  Seville. 


%\jmtxt  2\opal,  Brurp  Hane. 

This  Evening,  Sheridan's  Comedy  of  The 

School  tor  Scandal. 

Sir  Peter  Teazle,  Mr  DOWNE, 

{From  the  Theatre  Royal,   York,  his  fint  appearance  on  this  stage.) 

Sir  Oliver  Surface,  Mr  TERRY, 
Trip,  Mr  PENLEY,     Snake,  Mr  THOMPSON, 
Sir  Benjamin  Backbite,  Mr  BROWNE, 
Charts  Surface,  Mr  ELLISTON, 
Crabtrce,  Mr  GATTIE,     Rowley,  Mr  POWELL, 
Joseph  Surface,  Mr  WALLACE, 
Moses,  Mr  KNIGHT,     Careless,  Mr  MERCER, 
Sir  Ham ,  (with  a  Song)  Mr  GIBBON, 
William,  Mr  WEBSTER,      Sir  Toby,  Mr  Randal?, 
Sir  Richard,  Mr  Sheriff,     John,  Mr  Povcy, 

Lady  Teazle,  Mrs  YATES, 

MrsCandour,  Mrs  ORGER,  Maria,  Miss  SMITHSON 

Lady  Sneerwell,  Mrs  KNIGHT. 

Bettv,  Mrs  WEBSTER. 

V     J 

I 

After  which,  (1st  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieutenant  Sutlon,  Mr  HORN, 
Gabriel  Omnium,  MrTERRY,  Scrip,  Mr  BEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 
Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  ?,r    uADrpv 
Ben  Bluster,  alias  Uncle  Gabriel...  3 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORGER- 

To-morrow,  The.  Cabinet. 


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The  Play  of  As  You  Like.  It  was  performed  last  night  to  an  excel- 
lent house.  Mr.  Young,  Mr.  C.  Kemble,  Mr.  Fawjmit..  Miss  Tree, 
and  Miss  Hammers  ley,  received  much  applause  ;  the  former  young 
lady  was  rapturously  encored  in  the  Cuckoo  SoRg. — A  Tale  of  Mys- 
tery followed. 

SDrurp  lane  Cgcatrc. 

Sheridan's  admirable  Comedy  of  The  School  for  Scandal,  was 
acted  last  night,  for  the  purpose  of  introducing  to  the  London  hoards, 
a  gentleman  of  the  name  of  Dowxe,  (from  the  Theatre  Royal,  York) 
in  the  character  of  Sir  Peter  Teazle.  On  our  entrance,  we  were 
sorry  to  sec  by  a  placard,  that  Mr.  Elliston  was  prevented  by  in- 
disposition, from  appearing  as  Charles  Surface,  Mr.  Waelack  being 
to  take  that  part,  and  Mr.  Archer  to  play  Joseph.  This  arrange- 
ment being  understood,  we  prepared  to  fix  our  chief  attention  on  the 
debut.  On  Mr.  Downe's  eutrance  he  was  received  in  a  very  chcarful 
manner  by  the  audience,  an  act  that  is  honorable  to  the  bes towers, 
and  useful  to  the  debutant,  in  giving  him  confidence  by  shewing  that 
his  judges  arc  inclined  to  be  liberal  towards  him.  It  is  a  painful  thing 
at  all  times,  or  under  any  circumstances,  to  speak  harshly  of  the 
first  efforts  of  a  candidate  for  public  favor  ;  but  there  is  a  para- 
mount duty  which  we  owe  to  that  public  in  stating  facts, which  cannot 
be  entirely  suppressed  Mr.  Dowxe,  although  no  doubt  an  experienced 
actor,  cannot  fill  the  line  which  the  celebrated  Muxdex  has  left  va- 
cant. His  voice,  his  features,  and  his  style,  are  all  against  his  suc- 
cessful performance  of  such  a  character  as  Sir  Pefnr  Teazle.  The 
part  might  have  been  played  in  a  superior  manner  by  several  gentle- 
men alreadyon  the  establishment.  We  will  not  proceed  to  particularise 
this  attempt  :  and  particularly  as  Mr.  Dowxe  himself  seemed  to  feel 
the  non-effectiveness  of  his  acting  ;  and  at  a  moment  of  partially  ex- 
pressed disapprobation,  and  as  it  seemed  of  misapprehension  on  his 
side,  he  came  forward  and  addressed  the  audience,  stating  that  there 
was  more  than  one  version  of  the  Play,  (of  which  we  are  ignorant) 
and  if  he  had  said  any  thing  that  was  not  usually  set  down,  his  bro- 
ther and  sister  performers  were  no  sharers  in  the  blame — that  he 
played  under  some  degree  of  indisposition,  and  therefore  begged  a  fa- 
vorable consideration  for  any  faults  in  his  performance.     Mr.  Downe 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER* 


jipoke  tins  under  much  agitation,  and  the  audience  testified  the  best 
feeling  on  the  occasion.     In  person  Mr.  Downe   is  short— in  his  fea- 
tures something  like  Mr.  Gattie  ;  and  in    voice,  not  very  dissimilar 
to  Mr.  Knight's  deepest  tones.     Mrs.  Yates  represented  Lady  Tea- 
zle cleverly  ;  hut  her  performance  wanted  more  depth  of  style  to  give 
due  effect  to  such   a  character. — She  was  very  well  received.     Mr. 
Wallace,  as  Charles,  was  lively  and  pointed,  but  his  air  is  not  always 
that  of  the  perfect  man  of  good  breeding.     Mr.  Archer  did  Joseph 
respectably,  and  no  more.     The  other  characters  were  sustained   by 
T.heir  former  representatives   sufficiently  well.     Mr.  Knight's  Moses, 
and  Mr.  Terry's  Sir  Oliver  Surface,  were  distinguishable,  however, 
for  their  superiority.     We  cannot  say  we  wish  to   see  The  School  for 
Scandal  again  here,  until  it  can,  as  a  whole,  he  better  acted. 

A  new  Musical  Farce  followed,  entitled  My  Uncle  Gabriel,  which 
is  a  piece  of  very  moderate  pretensions  :  (he  humor  chiefly  consisting 
in  the  cut  of  Mr.  Knight's  hair,  and  the  changeability  of  Mr.  Harley's 
dresses,  adding  thereto  the  talent  of  these  gentlemen  for  raising  a 
laugh  by  mere  look  and  gesture.  The  Plot  consists  merely,  of  a  lover, 
Lieut.  Sutton,  being  disliked  because  he  is  poor,  by  the  Uncle  of  Miss 
Eliza,  but  the  old  gentleman  being  imposed  on  by  one  Ready,  a  friend 
of  the  Lieutenant,  believes  him  the  nephew  of  a  rich  Nabob,  and 
bastens  the  marriage  by  all  the  means  in  his  power,  when  Ready  owns 
his  deception — the  old  fellow  is  laughed  at,  and  the  lovers  are  happy. 
It  is  a  poor  affair — the  music  by  Parry  well  enough.  The  reception 
was  favorable.     The  following  song  by  Mr.  Bedford,  was  encored. 

In  battle  some  for  glory  seek, 
Where  death  terrific  sways, 
While  others  hang  on  beauty's  cheek, 
And  sigh  away  their  days. 
But  we  more  wise, 
Shun  sparkling  eyes, 
That  would  enslave  the  soul ; 
We  know  no  joys, 
Like  those  my  boys, 
That  sparkle  in  the  bowl. 

let  love-sick  swains  the  willow  wear, 

And  draughts  of  sorrow  quaff, 
'Tis  time  enough  to  hail  despair, 
When  grown  too  old  to  lapgh 
Let  us  be  wise. 
Shun  sparkling  eyes, 
That  would  enslave  the  soul  ; 
And  taste  the  joys. 
My  merry  beys. 
That  sparkle  in  the  bowl. 
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This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ; 

Or,  The  Widow  of  ComhilL 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henry  the  Sixth,  King-  of  England,   Mr.  BAKER, 
Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Hemiy 
Sir  Godfrev  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Foster,  Jnn.  Mr  COOPER, 
Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evanss 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,   Mr  ATKINS, 
Jane,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsied,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

JJs  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

{£§»  The  Comedy  is  published,  and  may  be  had  in  the  Theatre,  &  of 
Mr  Dolby,  17,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 


After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

Prince  de  Neubourg,   Mr  JONES, 
The  Grand  Duke  of  Suabia,   Mr  BARTLEY, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   Jo  ISAACS, 
Count    de    Linsbero-,      Mr.    PEAR  M  A  N, 
Wilhelm,   Mr  T 
Pages,   Messrs.  Mears,   Heurv,    ;. 

The  Princess  Louisa,   Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness    Matilda   de    Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.    TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE. 

Ob  Monday,   King  John. — King  John,  Mr  Youn^,  Faulconbridge,  Mr 
C.  Kemble,     Lady  Constance,  Mrs-  Bartley. 


Cljtatre  3^0|>al,  23vui^  &ane. 


This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 


ET. 


Prince  Orlando,  (1st  time)  Mr  SAPIO, 
Count  Curvoso,  Mr  GATTIE,  Lorenzo,  Mr  HORN, 

Marquis  de  Grand  Chateau,  Mr  BROWNE, 
Peter,  Mr  DOWNE, 

(From  the  Theatre  Roijal,   York,    his  2nd  appearance  on  this  stage.) 

Whimsiculo,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Manikin,  Mr  HUGHES,     Baplista,    Mr  POVEY, 

Pietro,  Mr  IIONNOR, 
Falcone's,  Messrs  Foster,  Gibbon,  &c« 

Curioso,    Mrs  H.   II  UCHE  S, 

Constantia,  MissPOVEY,  Leonora,  Mrs  BEDFORD, 

Floretta,  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Doralice,  Miss  POOLE,    Crndelia,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Bianco,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 


After  which,  (2nd  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  colled 

*1 


Lieutenant  Sutton,  Mr  HORN, 

Gabriel  Omnium,  MrTERRY,  Scrip,  Mr  BEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  ?  *»  .  If  a  RT  PY 
Ben  Bluster,  alias  Uncle  Gabriel.. .  * 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORGER. 

- '... — — — - — . —  - — — i 

On  Monday,  King  John,. — King  John,  Mr  Macrcady,  Hubert,  Mr 
Terry,  Faulconbridgc,  Mr  Wallack,  Constance,  Mrs  Bunn. 


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'*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aucht  in  malice." 

No.  948  Monday,  Dec.  13,   1824.  Price  \d. 

SDrutp  31am  Cfjcatre* 

The  Opera  of  The  Cabinet  was  performed  on  Saturday  night;  Mr. 
Sapio  having  undertaken  the  part  of  Prince  Orlando,  for  the  ifirst 
time.  The  public  are  familiar  with  the  fine  execution  of  the  music  in 
this  character  by  Mr.  Bra  ham  and  Mr.  Si.xcf.Arn ;  and  from  the  ad- 
mirable manner  in  which  Mr.  Sapio  gave  the  whole  of  the  songs ' he 
stands  as  proudly  eminent  in  it  as  those  gentlemen.  We  have  never 
heard  either  of  the  latter  surpges  him  in  "  The  beautiful  Jlaid."-— 
His  fine  voice,  and  scientific  and  tasteful  management  of  it  in  this 
popular  air,  made  a  great  impression,  and  it  was  rapturously  encored. 
The  Polacca  was  also  sang  with  the  highest  proofs  of  musical  skill, 
and  was  twice  repeated  by  general  acclamation.  The  success  of  Mi. 
Sapio  on  this  occasion,  was  as  ample  as  he  or  the  Manager  could  de- 
sire. Of  ?tliss  Stephexs,  in  btoretta,  it  is  almost  superfluous  to  Ray 
that  she  sang  most  delightfully,  and  had  many  encores  ;  but  she  w<?:> 
in  uncommonly  fine  voice  and  spirits.  The  other  characters,  pa'r- 
ticularlv  Whimsiculo,  bv  Mr.  Harley,  were  vcrv  effective!  v  sustain- 
ed.  Mr.  Downe  appeared  for  the  second  time  on  this  stage,  in.  tie 
character  of  Peter,  which  he  acted  with  good  discretion  The  Ope: a 
may  be  said  to  have  passed  off  with  eclat. 

The  new  Musical  Farce  was,  on  its  secend   performance,  favorably 
received.— The  house  was  well  filled  in  the  course  of  the  evening. 


rrrcuaiu  ii-aajpw 


<Cofocnt  <£arben  Cfpatrc 

The  entertaining  Comedy  of  A  IVmnan  never  Vexi,  was  again  pre- 
sented to  a  rery  numerous  and  fashionable  audience.  This  piece  com- 
bines many  touches  of  wit  and  humor,  with  a  device  of  serious  in- 
terest that  renders  it  a  very  delightful  entertainment,  ably  acted  as  it 
is,  and  including  a  splendid  pageant  appropriately  introduced.  The 
applauses  of  the  crowded  audience  proved  its  general  effectiveness. 

The  Frozen  Lake  followed. 


Managers  and  Authors. — We  made  some  remarks  the  other  day 
upon  the  power  of  our  theatrical  managers  to  deprive  authors  of  their 
free-admissions  art  pleasure.  Mr.  Poole,  we  think,  has  very  pro- 
perly laid  the  circumstances  of  his  misunderstanding  with  Mr.  J  .- 
liston,  before  the  public,  because,  whether  the  Tight  of  admission" 
to  Druty  Lane  theatre,  be  a  matter  of  little  or  much  consequence,  u 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


r 

is  Important  to  authors  at  kasf  that  their  privileges  should  he  pro- 
perly understood.  The  John  Bull,  with  its  usual  affectation  of  sin- 
gularity, feas  thought  proper  to  differ  from  every  body  else  upon  this 
subject,  and  to  treat  dramatic  authors  as  "  fellows  of  no  note  or  like- 
lihood. "  This  is  but  becoming  in  Mr.  Theodore  Hook,  the  farce- 
writer  ! — The  following  paragraph,  however,  which  closes  his  dull  ar- 
ticle, refutes  the  whole  of  his  previous  arguments,  and  then  repeats 
them  with  a  muddle-headed  inconsistency,  which,  in  a  peisonage  of 
less  consequence,  would  be  merely  ridiculous,  but  as  every  thing  that 
falls  from  great  authorities  should  be  received  with  reverence,  we  in- 
sert it  for  the  edification  of  our  readors. 

"Now  with  respect  to  the  right — we  have  heard  that  it  is  matter 
of  right  and  has  become  so  by  custom  from  time  immemorial  ;  and  that 
moreover  MACKLix,the  actor,  tried  the  question  and  recovered ;  and  to 
prove  that  this  is  generally  believed  and  understood,  we  are  told  also 
that  persons  have  actually  written  for  the  stage  merely  to  secure  the 
freedom.  Upon  these  grounds  Mr  Poole  imagine  that  his  is  the  first 
instance  of  an  author's  being  removed  from  the  free  list,  and  that 
the  privilege  will  be  compromised  in  his  person  if  he  sits  quietly  down,he 
is  mistaken  :  for  not  only  did  Drury  Lane  Committee  remove  the  names 
of  several  authors  from  the  list  of  that  theatre,  but  the  name  of  Mr. 
Reynolds  has  been  eiased  from  that  of  Covent  Garden— as  far,  there- 
fore as  the  right  goes,  that  may  be  considered  settled  ;  and  we,  for 
ourselves,  must  confess  that  whatever  may  be  implied,  since  nothing 
like  free  admission  to  the  theatre  is,  we  believe,  mentioned  in  the 
terms  of  remuneration  for  dramatic  writing,  we  cannot  but  consider 
the  privilege  of  the  entres  to  be  a  matter  of  courtesy,  nor  believe 
that  in  England  the  landlord  or  lessee  of  any  play  house,  dwelling 
house,  manufactory  or  warehouse,  is  no  fully  competent  to  exclude 
therefrom  any  individual  personally  offensive  or  disagreeable  to  him- 
self/' 

Now,  what  does  all  this  amount  to,  but  that  Mr.  Poole  may  be 
right,  or  he  may  not,  but  at  all  events  he  is  much  mistaken  if  he  sup- 
poses he  is  the  only  person  who  has  been  struck  off  the  free-lists  ? 
Nobody  ever  imagined  that  the  same  thing  was  never  done  before,  but 
docs  that  prove  that  it  was  rightly  done?  Because  the  persons  whose 
names  were  struck  off  by  the  Drury-Lane  Committee,  obtained  no  re- 
dress, or  Mr.  Reynolds  at  Covent  Garden,  does  it  necessarily  follow 
that  they  were  not  entitled  to  it?  It  will  be  observed  that  the  ma- 
nagement of  both  houses  has  changed  hands  several  times  within  these 
few  years,  and  that  an  author's  right  of  admission  may  cease,  upon  a 
change  of  interest,  but  that  has  uothing  to  do  with  the  present  ar- 
gument. As  we  said  before  we  do  not  impute  blame  to  either  party, 
but  we  wish  to  know  the  footing  upon  which  authors  stand,  in  this 
respect. 

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I    II  I   III  ■■  Will  I  ■■'liBBE—a—MW 

This  Evening  the  Tragedy  of 

KING  JOHN. 

John,  King  of  England,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Prince  Henry,  Miss  C.  BODEN, 
Pembroke,  Mr  MEARS,     Hubert,  Mr -BENNETT, 

Earl  of  Essex,  Mr  HORREBOW, 
Salisbury,  Mr  CONNOR,  Jas.  Gurney,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Faulconbridge,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Executioner,  Mr  NORRIS,     Chatillon,  Mr  BAKER, 

Robert  Faulconbridge,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 

Lewis,  the  Dauphin,  Mr  MASON, 

Philip,  King  of  France.  Mr  EGERTON, 

Prince  Arthur,  Master  HOLL, 

Archduke  of  Austria,  Mr  EVANS, 

French  Herald,  Mr  Henry,   English  Herald,  Mr  Ley, 

Cardinal  Pandulph,  Mr  CHAPMAN. 

Ladv  Falconbrido-e,  Mrs  PEARCE, 

Queen  Elinor,  Mrs  VINING,  Blanch,  Miss  HENRY, 

Lady  Constance,  Mrs  BARTLEY. 

To  conclude  with  the  Melo  Drama  of 

The  Forty  Thieves. 

Cassim  Baba,  Mr  ATKINS,  Ganem,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Ali  Baba,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Mustapha,  Mr  MEADOWS,  Abdalla,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Hassan,  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Selim,  Mr  RYALS,     Azib,  Mr  J:  COOPER, 

First  Robber,  Mr  MEARS,      2nd  Robber,  Mr  LEY, 

Orcoband,  Mr  EVANS, 
Robbers,  Mess  Norris,  George,  Longhurst,  Robinson, 
Fairv  of  the  Grotto,    Miss  J\  SCOTT, 
Zaide,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Cogia  Baba,  Miss  LOVE, 
Gossomer,  Miss  R.  Boden,      Sylph,    Miss  H.  Boden, 

Morgiana,  Mrs  VIM NG. 

To-raorrovv,  (by  Special  Desire)  A  Woman  nerer  Vext,  with  The 

Barber  of  Seville. 


t£f)f&.trc  3^oj>ai.  Srurp  Cane. 


This  Evening  Shakspeare's  Tragedy  of 

KING  JOHN. 

John,  King-  of  England,  Mr  MACREADY, 
Prince  Henrv,  Mr  MERCER, 
Prince  Arthur,    Master  WEBSTER, 
Pembroke,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Essex,  Mr  FENTON, 

Faulconhridoe,  Mr  WALLACE, 

Salisbury,  Mr  ARCHER,     Hubert,  Mr  TERRY, 

Robert  FaulconbrioVe,  Mr  HUGHES, 

English  Herald,   Mr  Howell, 

JamesGurney,  Mr  SEYMOUR,  Lewis,  Mr  PENLEY, 

Phillip,  Kino- of  France,  Mr  POPE, 
Austria,  Mr  THOMPSON,    Chatillion,  Mr  Webster, 

Citizen  of  Angiers,   Mr  Yarnold, 

Pandulph,  Mr  Powell,    French  Herald,  Mr  Comer, 

Executioners,  Messrs.  O.  Smith,  &  Read 

Lady  Faulconbrido-e,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 
Blanch,  Miss  SMITHSON,  Constance,  Mrs  BUNN, 

Queen  Elinor,  Mrs  POOLE. 


After  which,  a  New  Divertiseruent  called, 

The  Family  Fete 

Bv  Mons  HULLIN's  PUPILS 


To  conclude  with,  (3rd  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieutenant  Sutton,  Mr  HORN, 
Gabriel  Omnium,  Mr  TERRY,  Scrip,  Mr  BEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 
Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  abas?*.-    uadlrv 
Ben  Bluster,  alias  Uncle  Gabriel...  J 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORGER. 

I.      — ___ —  ,  .  , ,     ,, .     ,,, ...    .    ,  i    i,  .p. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freisehutz,  with  My  Uncle  Gabriel. 


THE 

Vficati teal  ^hstthit ; 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  949  Tuesday,  Dec.  14,   1824.  Price  \d. 

Cotscnt  ^arisen  anil  SDru  p  Blanc* 

The  Tragedy  of  King  John  was  produced  last  night  at  both  houses. 
At  Covent  Garden,  this  Play  was  brought  out  last  season  with  un- 
common attention  to  costume — the  utmost  pains  had  been  bestowvd 
in  tracing  out  through  ancient  records  and  effigies,  the  exact  Habit 
of  the  Period  it  refers  to.  Its  success  here  was  groat ;  and  if  it  lias 
at  each  house  changed  its  representative  of  the  leading  character — 
Macreadv  for  Young,  and  Young  for  Macreaoy — we  find  that  in 
either  Theatre  we  can  admire  their  style  of  acting  the  part,  without 
clipping  the  fame  of  the.  one  or  the  other — so  much  for  John.  With 
respect  to  Faulconbridge,  Air.  C.  [Kemble,  is,  without  difiputc,  the 
happiest  representative  of  the  character  at  present  on  the  stage. — ■ 
There  is,  as  it  is  called  by  the  new  Dictionary  Makers,  an  oj) -hand- 
edness in  his  style  of  performing  the  part,  which  renders  it  peculiarly 
entertaining.  It  is  impossible  not  to  be  highly  aroused  by  bis  bold 
style,  and  not  to  laugh  at  his  humorous  defence,  and  his  ridicule  of 
the  braggadocia  Jlnsh'ia,  with  his — "  and  hang  a  call-skin  on  his  re- 
creant limbs/'  At  Drury  we  cannot  but  admire  the  Lady  Constance 
of  Mrs.  Bunn,  which  has  the  advantage  of  Mrs.  BartleV  only  in 
the  difference  of  figure.  The  applause  was  considerable  at  both 
houses;  and  we  report  of  the  one  from  a  faithful  and  judicious  as- 
sistant in  our  labours.  Without  such  an  adjunct  to  our  critical  con- 
cern, it  will  readily  be  conceived,  tbls  Paper  could  not  pretend  to 
offer  remarks  on  two  Theatres  on  the  same  occasion.  Our  readers, 
we  believe,  seldom  find  any  sentiments  or  opinions  possessing  much 
contrariety,  notwithstanding  the  multiplication  of  our  critical  facul- 
ties :  and  this  the  Editor  endeavours  to  maintain  as  far  as  he  can. — 
There  were  good  houses. 


Mathews  and  LiSTONare  both  in  Dublin,  lending  the  aid  of  their 
powerful  talents  to  their  friend  Aubot,  the  manager  and  lessee  of  tin* 
Theatre.  Listom  has  produced  overflowing  houses  every  night  of  his 
performance,  and  Mathews  is,  perhaps  the  only  comedian  whose  an- 
nual theatrical  visits  to  the  Emerald  Isle  are  attended  with  undimini- 
shed success. 

The  report  of  a  Comedy,  from  the  pen  of  the  Earl  of  Glengall, 
being  in  preparation  at  Covent  Garden,  has  originated  in  n  mistake, 
iu  consequence  of  his  Lordship  having  introduced  a  Gentleman  of 
literary  accomplishments  to  the  manager  of  that  theatre. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVE*?. 


The  Proprietors  of  the  Theatres  Royal  have  most  judiciously  aban- 
doned the  fulsome  and  exaggerated  puffs  at  the  foot  of  the  play  bills, 
which  for  serveral  season  have  tended  to  degrade  themselves,  and  the 
profession  likewise.  By  this  wise  renovation,  each  actor,  and  each 
dramatic  production,  are  left  to  find  their  own  level  in  public  esti- 
mation, which  Is  the  only  fair  way. 

■*——l  '■     llllllll— — 

The  following  has  been  sent  to  us,  but  wherefrom  we  know  not.  If 
it  relates  to  nothing  that  exists,  it  may  be  a  hint  to  a  Minor, 

PLOT : 

Vrank-inStcam ;  or,  the  Modern  Promise  to  Pay,  a  younp  medi- 
cal student  over  head  and  ears  in  debt,  is  also  in  love  with  Penelope, 
the  daughter  of  a  rich  retired  old  Stay-maker,  named  De  Lacy. — 
Daily  beset  with  bailiffs  he  parries  off  an  arrest  in  hopes  of  obtaining 
sufficient  cash  to  bear  off  the  belle,  and  thus  bids  defiance  to  John 
Doe  »ud  Richard  Roe.  Having  tired  out  all  his  friends  by  previous 
pecuniary  applications,  and  fearful  of  an  arrest  blighting  the  ripening 
harvest  of  his  matrimonial  speculations — he  determines  on  raising  the 
wind  by  raising  a  body  to  supply  the  surgeons.  He  succeeds  in  his 
enterprize,  but  is  horrified  to  find  that  exhumated  victim  of  his  expe- 
riment turns  out  to  be  a  snatch — a  bailiff  buried  in  a  trance,  who, 
(despairing  of  ever  catching  the  Modern  Promise-to -Pay  in  this 
world,  had  ordered  his  writ  to  be  buried  along  with  him)  pursues  him 
from  post  to  pillar — nay  even  goes  through  fire  and  water  to  fulfil  his 
legal  duty.  Hotly  pursued,  Prank  flies  to  Whalebone  Cottage,  the 
residence  of  De  Lacy,  from  which  the  spectre  burn  succeeds  in  driving 
him,  and  frightening  the  whole  family.  After  various  striking  si- 
tuations and  hair-breath  escapes,  Frank-in*Steam  jumps  on  board  a 
Margate  steam-boat,  moored  off  the  Tower  stairs  with  the  spectre 
bum  close  at  his  heels.  A  straggle  ensues,  when  the  Modern  Promise- 
to-Pay  shoves  the  shoulder-tapping  demon  of  the  bench  through  the 
boat,  while  he  leaps  on  shore,  and  i$  received  by  his  longing  bride 
and  father-in-law  elect,  who  had  arrived  time  enough  to  witness  this 
recontre  !  A  loud  explosion  is  then  heard — the  spectre  bum  having 
upset  the  boiler — the  bniliff  is  blown  up  ! ! !  Frank-in-steam  receives 
the  hand,  heart,  and  fortune  of  Penelope  ;  and  the  piece  concludes  to 
the  satisfaction  of  all  promising  young  gentlemen  ! 

The  above  piece  was  played   at  the  Olympic  last  night,  and  was 
very  well  received  by  a  crowded  house. 

^—     ■  ■      —  -  ■ — - — — - 

A  List  of  the  London  Theatre*. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  Lane 

English  Opera,  Strand,    (C) 

Hpvraarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Ilaymarket  (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington     (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
(£|r*  Those  with  a  C  are  Closed. 


Printed  &  Published  by  E. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exerer-'change,  Straud. 


Cljfatre  &opal.  Cogent  Catoen. 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Royvj.ky's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ; 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Corn  hill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,   Mr.  BAKER, 
Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Waiter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George,  Mr  Henry 
Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BART  LEY, 
Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 
Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOVV,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Jane,  Miss  JONES.      Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsied,  [the  Widow]  Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW, 

Jfs  it  passed  through  Cheapside  in  1444. 

£f-  The  Comedy  is  published,  and  may  be  had  in  the  Theatre,  &  of 
Mr  Dolby,  17,  Catherine  Street,  Strand. 

After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  in  3  acts,  ealled 

The  Barber  of  Seville 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  JONES, 
Figaro,  Mr  DURUSET,     Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

JFiorello,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Argus,  Mr  MEARS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  HENRY,     Notary,  Mr  Atkins, 

Rosina,    Miss     M.   TRE  E, 
Marcellina,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

To-raorrow,  The  Cabinet.  Prince  Orlando,  Mr  Sinclair,  Lorenzo, 
Mr  Pearman,  Constantia,  Miss  Hnmmersley,  Floretta,  Mis3  Paton. 


tOjeatve  ftopal.  ©ntv»  Hane. 

This  Evening,  (16th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

er  Freischiitz. 


Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Capper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  0.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Mossrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y ARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Hohemvald. — Interior  of  Forester's  Lodge. — The 
Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation — Hall  iti  the  Jaggerhnus. — Interior  of 
the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Valley  of  Hohemvald. — The  Forest. 


To  conclude  with,   (4th  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieutenant  Sutton,  Mr  HORN, 
Gabriel  Omnium,  Mr  TERRY,  Scrip,  Mr  BEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jaak  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  }  ^  ,  ii  a  dt  pv 
Ben  Bluster,  alias  Uncle  Gabriel...  J 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORQER. 

i      I     ^  -  i  mi  ■    i         ii 

To-morrow,  The  Cabinet, — Prince  Orlando,  Mr  Snpio,  Lorenzo,  Mr 
Horn,  Constantia,  Miss  Povey,  Florctta,  Miss  Stephens. 

■  ■   1^      m  ii  ■    i  ■    r    .  i    ■■         .     i      ■      i.  ■■  i  »■    m  -■■        i  i  m  ■■■■  ■  ■■    i     ■        -  i.  .- —   i-    i  !■■»!  i     ■        pi      ii     ■      ■■  — i   —  i.  +    ■  -  ■  ,.  i  .  i      i  .    ,  |  m 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Miss  LiNWoon's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-  Change,  Strand. 
CosMottAMA,  209,   Regent  Street,   Oxford  Street— The  present  Selection   of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4*. 
Mr*  F»nn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— -161,  Strand. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,   and   Brest 

Harbour — Opeu  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


THL 


ffftt  atrtcal  Oteivbrv ; 

Daily  11 ills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nulhiiiii  extenuate  nor  sei  down  auaht  in  malice." 


No.  950  Wednesday,  Dec.  lb,   1824.         Price  \d. 

— mw— ggeaaea— BBana— i ■  i    ■  "Jf "'_  _ '— !_   "    '"      '*'      I  '  U"H"-.' "  *l"     .li. .!■■■=» 

2Drutp  Hane  €ijcatTc. 

l)er  Freischatz,  and  J///  Uncle  luibriel,  were  die  performances  of 
last  night,  and  both  gave  the  greatest  satisfaction  to  a  numerous  au- 
dience. 

€o\)cnt  <£arbcn  €f)catt*c. 

There  was  another  numerous  assemblage  here  last  night,  to  see 
(lie  Comedy  of  A  IFoman  never  Vex$\  and  The  Barber  of  Seville, 
which  were  received  with  great  applause.  Miss  M.  Tree,  as  liosina, 
in  the  latter,  sang  very  sweetly. 

A  Delphi. — On  Mondav  night  a  new  farce,  called  *Morc  Blun* 
ders  than  One ;  or,  The  Irish  Valet,  was  performed  for  the  first 
time,  and  was  received  with  the  most  decided  applause.  The  piece, 
as  may  be  judged  horn  the  name,  introduces  a  multitude  of  farcical 
situations,  which  are  chiefly  dependent  upon  the  coudtict  of  an  Iiish*- 
irratj.  This  Irishman  is  called  harry \  0' Hooligan,  and  is  performed 
by  Mr.  Power,  with  a  great  deal  of  humour.  Indeed,  so  mainly  did 
this  actor's  perfoimance  contribute  to  the  amusement  of  the  audience, 
that  it  was  generally  supposed  that  the  author  had  him. and  him  alone, 
iu  his  eye  when  he  was  engaged  in  the  composition.  The  piece  has  a 
great  deal  of  broad  humour  in  it,  and  there  is  also  the  recommenda- 
tion of  agreeable  incident,  which,  united  to  smartuess  of  dialogue, 
places  it  much  above  the  general  run  of  minor  theatre  compositions. 
Mr.  Wilkinson,  Bliss  Parrock,  and  Miss  S.  Booth,  were  the  only 
other  performers  whose  characters  deserve  notice.  The  house  was 
crowded. 

Madame  Vestris's  house  in  May  Fair,  was  broken  into  on  Monday 
evening,  whilst  she  was  at  the  theatre,  and  the  whole  of  her  valuable 
jewels  were  carried  off. 

RIOT  AT  THE  SURREY  THEATRE. 

On  Thursday  morning,  Mr.  Groves,  a  hero  of  the  sock  and  bus- 
kin, and  a  Mr.  Tennessy,  were  brought  from  the  Surrey  Theatre, 
with  a  number  of  poor  Irish  labourers,  to  answer  a  complaint,  charging 
them  with  assaulting  a  female  named  Emery,  and  also  with  causing  a 
riot  in  the  Theatre.  The  facts  are  stated  thus  ; — Mr.  Williams, 
the  Proprietor,  had  let  the  Theatre  for  seven  nights,  commencing  on 
the  6th.  of  December,  to  Mr.  Groves,  for  which  he  agreed   to   pay  a 

•  tain    iuin  of  money  down,    and  the   remainder    afterwards,     Mr 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


Groves  had  the  use  of  the  house  several  nights,  and  though  he  had 
been  honored  with  bumpers,  yet  he  had  not  paid  Mr.  Williams  the 
remainder  of  his  claim.  On  Monday  last  Mr.  W.  retook  possession 
of  the  Theatre;  in  consequence  of  which,  Mr.  Groves  and  Mr.  Ten- 
nessy  beat  up  for  troops  in  St.  Giles's/ and  by  their  aid  regained  the 
Theatre  by  force,  and  poor  Mrs.  Emery  got  a  push  in  the  conflict. — 
Mr.  Groves  produced  the  agreement,  and  contended  that  he  was  the 
rightful  possessor  of  the  Theatre  The  Magistrates  refused  to  enter 
into  their  disputes,  but  he  ordered  Mr.  Groves  to  find  bail  for  the 
assault  on  Mrs.  Emery,  and  he  was  also  held  in  sureties  with  Mr. 
Tennessy,  for  the  riot  and  breach  or  the  peace.  The  Irishmen,  who 
were  to  receive  Ss.  per  day.  were  discharged.  We  understand  that 
Mr.  Williams  took  a  Benefit  last  night,  and  the  tattered  scenery  and 
injured  state  of  the  house  was  displayed  to  the  audience.  The  Theatre 
closed  last  night  until  Christmas. 

Ventriloquism ,  Fishamhle  Street,  Dublin. — Monsieur  Aleaandrk 
has  been  some  time  exhibiting  his  wonderful  imitations  of  sounds  at 
this  theatre.  Some  interruption  was  given  to  him  on  Saturday  last, 
which  being  repeated,  M  Alexandre  came  forward  and  addressed  the 
audience ;  he  was  not,  he  said,  conscious  of  offering  the  slightest  dis- 
respect. Befote  Mons.  A.  could  proceed  further,  the  whole  house 
rose,  and  there  was  a  general  cry  from  every  part  to  turn  the  person 
out,  and  ephithets  were  used,  which  plainly  indicated  the  feelings  of 
the  audience.  The  individual  who  caused  the  disturbance,  was  laid 
hold  of,  and  about  being  roughly  handed :  he  made  several  attempts 
to  address  the  audience  ;  silence  being  obtained,  he  stood  up  in  the 
pit,  and  was  instantly  recognised  as  Charles,  the  Ventriloquist,  and 
with  an  audible  voice  he  said  : — "  I  admit  Monsieur  Alexandre  pos- 
sesses talent,  but  he  is  no  Ventriloquist/'  Mons.  A.  bowed  respect-, 
fully,  and  coming  to  the  front  of  the  stage  replied  as  follows  .  "  Ladies 
and  Gentlemen,  I  am  no  Ventriloquist — I  do  not  pretend  to  be  one ; 
if  I  did,  I  should  be  no  more  than  an  imposter ;  the  fact  is,  there  is 
no  such  thing  as  a  Ventriloquist.  I  have  never  heard  of  any  person 
assuming  the  character,  but  Mr.  Charles  ; — all  that  I  do  or  profess 
to  do,  is  to  produce  the  effect  of  vocal  illusions,  and  I  wish  the  gen- 
tleman allowed  me  to  go  through  the  whole  of  the  performance  before 
he  formed  his  judgment."  Mons.  A  "s  address  was  received  with  ac- 
clamations, and  he  was  recompensed  for  this  interruption  through- 
out the  performance,  by  applause  from  every  part  of  the  house. 


A  List  of  the  London  Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  Lane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Haymarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (CJ 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
iqf°  Those  with  a  ti  axe  Closed. 


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Cf)eatie  3&o)>ai,  Ccfoeut  CaiDen. 

— — — — — ' .  • 

This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 

THE  CABINET. 

Prince  Orlando,   Mr  SINCLAIR, 

(Being  his  1st  appearance  this  Season^) 

who  will  introduce 

u  Believe  me  if  all  those  endearing  young  Charms' 

And  the  Duet,  with  Mr  Pearmaiy, 

"  THE  KISS  OF  AFFECTION." 

Marquis  de  Grand  Chateau,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Count  Curvoso,  Mr  BARTLEY, 

Lorenzo,  Mr  PEA RM  AN,     Peter,  MrRAYNER, 

Whimsicuio,  MrDURUSET,  Manikin,  Mr  KEELfcY 

Falconer,  Mr  HENRY,     Baptista,  Mr  LOUIS, 

Leandro,  Mr  NORRIS,     Pietro,  Mr  LEY, 

Leonora,  Miss  HENRY, 
Doralice,  MrsPEARCE,      Crudelia,  Mrs  VINING. 

Constantia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY, 
Bianca,  Mrs  DAVENPORT,     Curioso,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Floretla,  Miss  PATON. 

After  which,  the  Farce  of 

THE  DUEL. 

Sir  Prver  Oldencourt,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Augustus  Buoyant,  Mr  JONES,  Skylark,  Mr  YATES 

Silverhead,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Mr  Rumfit,  Mr  KEELEY,  O'Mauiev,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Barhottle,  Mr  EVANS,     Snooks,  'Mr  ATKINS, 

Lieutenant  Henry  Buoyant,  Mr  BAKER, 
Toumiqet,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     Hopkins,  Mr  LEY, 

Mrs  Barhottle,  Mrs  PEARCE, 
Harriet  Seymour,  Miss  LOVE,   Rebecca,  Miss  Scott 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  with  -Clari. 


fjtatie  3&opat.  Mvuxp  3Une. 


This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 
FW1 


IE  CABINET. 


Prince  Orlando,  (2nd  time)  Mr  SAPIO, 
Count  Curvoso,  Mr  GATTIE,  Lorenzo,  Mr  HORN, 

Peter,  Mr  SHERWIN, 
Marquis  d.e  Grand  Chateau,  Mr  BROWiNE, 
Wl.imsiculo,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Manikin,  Mr  HUGHES,     Baptista,    Mr  POVEY, 

Pietro,  Mr  HONNOR, 
Falconers,  Messrs  Foster.  Gibbon,  &c- 

Curioso,    Mrs  H.  HUGHES, 

Constantia,  Miss  POVEY,  Leonora,  Mrs  BEDFORD, 

Floretta,  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Doralice,  Miss  POOLE,    Crudelia,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Bianca,  Mrs  H  Alt  LOWE, 


To  conclude  vrlth,   (5lh  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieutenant  Sutton,  Mr  HORN, 

GaLriel  Omnium,  Mi  TERRY,  Scrip,  Mr  BEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  ?  M    iiAnrtrv 
Ben  Bluster,  alias  Uncle  Gabriel...  3  iHr  «AK^* 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORGER. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freiscliutz,  and  My  Uncle  Gabriel 


EXHIBITIONS. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter^' Change,  Strand. 
Cosmorama,   209,    Regent  Street,   Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection   of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 
Mr*  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  x\rt  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working--- 16 !,  Strand. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters  Cathedral,   and   Br6*t 

Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'Clock. 


i'HE 


ffilitatvtcal  ®h$tthsv ; 


AND 


Daily  Hills  of  the  Plat/. 

**  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  951  Thursday,   Dec.  16,  1824.  Price  \d. 


■'■  -i 


'.  ■— * 


,  SDruni  Jlanc  Cijeatre- 

The  Opera  of  The  Cabinet  was  repeated  here  last  night  to  a.very 
crowded  pit,  and  respectably  attended  boxes.  Mr.  Sapio  and  ftttifl 
Stephens,  as  Prince  Orlando,  and  Floretta,  sang  with  a})  their  loi- 
mer  distinguished  success,  and  the  encores  were  almost  as  tecljousjjr 
numerous  ;  at  least,  they  are  tedious  to  us  constant  visitors  of  the 
'.Theatre  :  and  we  suspect  that  those  who  are  le^s  frenjicntly  there, 
and  who  are  generally  the  encorers,  are  influenced  less  by  r>n  eager 
desire  to  hear  a  song  repeated,  than  by  a  supposition  that  this  ex- 
treme mark  of  approbation  affords  a  just  tiibute  to  tire  singer,  aud 
also  is  a  proof  of  their  own  taste.  For  our  part  we  think  the  prac- 
tice of  encoring  should  be  abandoned — that  lengthened  applause  should 
not  be  construed  into  a  wish  to  hear  a  song  instantiy  snng  a  second 
time,  which  rarely  gives  the  satisfaction  a  first  performance  creates  : 
simply,  because  it  is  a  repetition  \  aud  repetitions  are  disagreeable  ; 
give  us  agreeable  first  impressions,  and  then  leave  us  to  their  enjoy- 
ment. Singers  may  rely  upon  it,  that  they  gain  no  advantage  by  a 
second  execution  of  a  song,  unless  they  reckon  the  vulgar  reputation 
of  being  encored  an  advantage.  We  believe,  that  with  all  whose 
opinion  is  worth  having,  there  is  not  an  iota  of  reputation  earned  fry 
these  stupid  encores,  which  fatigue  both  singer  and  audience.  Miss 
Povey,  as  Constantia,  executed  her  music  very  well  :  and  our  humo- 
rous Harley  put  a  little  life  and  soul  into  this  dull  drama,  and  was. 
agreeably  aided  by  Miss  Stephens.     Jly  Uncle  Gabriel  followed. 

Cctocnt  <£ai'i>cn  3TIjcatre* 

This  establishment,  acting  upon  an  honorable  feeling  of  liberal  ri- 
valry to  the  Sister  Theatre,  set  forth  its  attractions  to  as  much  ad- 
vantage as  it  could,  in  the  same  Opera  enacted  at  Drury.  As  a  set- 
off against  Mr.  Sapio,  we  had  Mr.  Sinclair — his  first  appearance 
this  season — and  opposed  to  Miss  Stephens  there  was  Miss  I'ato.v. 
We  critics,  when  such  nearly  errjual  powers  of  charming  are  offered  to 
«our  notice,  are  put  most  severely  to  our  shifts — we  know  not  where  to 
point  a  reproof;  for  the  life  of  us  we  cannot  be  severe,  lot  us  lqo[: 
first  to  one  side  and  then  to  the  other,  as  vigilantly  and  widely  as  we 
may.  Mr.  Sixclaip*  was  welcomed  in  a  manner  canunensurlife  with 
Ins  just  popularity:  hi.-  songs  were  given  m  his  iLMial  fine  -t\l»\  arid 
he  had  his  ample  share  of  encores.     Of  Miss  Paion'^  Flpretia   vr+ 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


have  often  had  to  speak  in  terms  of  the  highest  praise.  She  looked 
and  sang  charmingly  ;  and  partook  of  the  lengthened  applause  which 
obliges  all  vocalists  to  undergo  double  exertions  to  gratify.  Indeed, 
she  infused  a  spirit  and  taste  into  her  character  and  songs  that  fully 
warranted  extraordinary  marks  of  approbation.  The  other  characters 
were  ably  sustained. 

3Ir.  Peake's  amusing  Farce  of  The  Duel  followed,  and  was  acted 
in  a  very  entertaining  manner  by  Messrs.  Farren,  Jones,  Connor, 
Blanc  hard,  Yates,  &c. 

■■»■ 


Olympic. — This  house  was  most  numerously  and  respectably  at- 
tended, to  see  the  third  performance  of  the  new  burlesque  of  Frank - 
in-Steam  ;  or,  the  Modern  Promise-to-Paif.  which  was  received  with 
abundance  of  applause  ;  the  whole  being  for  a  Benefit. 

We  understand  that  Miss  M.  Tree  is  about  to  be  married  to  a  Mr. 
James  Bradsiiaw,  son  of  Mr.  Bradshaw,  Tea-Factor  to  the  East 
India  Company.  It  was  therefore  erroneously  stated  by  the  John 
Bull,  that  the  fortunate  gentleman  was  Mr.  Bradshaw,  the  member 
for  Brackley,  and  nephew  of  Lady  Peyton. 

Paris — After  the  performance  of  Hamlet  at  the  Francois,  two  or 
three  nights  ago,  the  audience  called  for  Talma  and  Mademoiselle 
Uuchcnois.  For  nearly  half  an  hour  no  person  appeared  upon  the 
stage.  The  uproar  was  sublime — the  noise  awful — the  manager  at- 
tempted to  address  the  house,  but  his  voice  was  drowned  in  cries  of 
"Talma!"  At  length  Talma  came  forward,  bowed  his  head,  and 
glided  off.  This  did  not  satisfy  the  audience,  and  deafening  cries  of 
"  Duchenqis  !"  split  our  ears.  The  Braves,  with  their  decorations 
stormed — -the  row  was  at  its  acme — when  a  little  man  with  a  blue 
sash  entered  one  of  the  boxes.  In  an  instant  all  was  hushed,  hes 
Braves  suspended  their  breath — 

"  His  presence  all  bosoms  appeared  to  dismay." 
He  was  a  Commissory  of  Poliee.  "  In  future,"  said  the  little  man 
"  no  actor  will  be  suffered  to  comply  with  those  calls  of  the  audience 
after  the  performance  shall  have  terminated."  The  parterre  was 
aghast.  "  Talma  appeared,"  said  one  bolder  than  the  rest.  "He 
did  wrong,"  replied  the  little  man.  "  The  Authorities  have  command- 
ed as  I  have  informed  you,  and  if  you  wish  to  hear  the  afterpiece  you 
will  be  silent.'*  The  chap-fallen  Decores  sat  down — the  little  man  took 
snuff,  and  the  entertainment  proceeded  without  further  interruption. 

A  List  of  the  London   Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Rr 

tad 

(C) 

Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 

Caveat  Garden 

Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road 

Drurv  Lane 

Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

West  London.  Tottanham  Street 

Haymarket,  (C) 

i. -y^r  7  hose  with  a  r  nxe  Closed. 

Printed  &  Published  by  &. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  tOxefer-'change,  Strand. 


Cljeatre  &oi>al.  Cogent  CarDen. 

IT  It  I  ■   ll.l—   J 

This  Evening,  (27th  time  hero)  tlie  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia 

Ottocar,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,  3.,  -  C    „  ,T    ttv1bW 

smii    i       nx    npinmtixT  f  1  agors  of  1    Han?;,       Mr   lIM\Et 

Wilhelm,  MrPEARMAN,  >  .,    *»-,        .  <  ».   ., '       ,f    T  vv 

>T  '  ,T    »   ro4Ano  4  the  Forest  J  Mathew,  Mr  LI  A . 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,  3  f 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolf's  Glen.  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Kiilian,  Mr  KEELEY,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,    Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 
Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Aot  1.— TheViltofce  of  Hohenwnlde.— The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  at  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot! — National  Waltz  by  the  Peasantry.  The  Hermit* 
age  in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  and  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOLF *s 
GI.EN— The  INCANTATION— (Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tljc  S^agie  2$alfe* 

Act  3 — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranger  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
seizes  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  7  HE  BURNING  FOREST. 

After  which,  the  Opera  of 

(Jlari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan* 

The  Duke  Vivaldi .  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Page,  Master  LONGHURST,    Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Rolamo,  (Father  to  Clari)  MrFAWCETJ\ 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  Nicolo,  Mr'SAACS,  Claudio,  Mr  HENRY 

Geronio,  Mr  KEELEY,  Giulio,  Mr  TFNNEY, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Fidalma,  Mrs  VINING, 

Charaelers  in  the  EPISODE.— NoWcmtm,  Mr  BAKER, 
Pelegrino,  (a  Farmer)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda,  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  As  You  Like  It,  (with  the  Music)  The  Irish  Tutor, 

and  Animal  Magnetism. 


%\)tntn  fcopal.  Brury  Cane. 


This  Evening,  (17th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

Der  Freischiitz. 

Ottoear,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Jasper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  IVIr  G  SMITH 

Bernhard,   IVIr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  VARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  Gil  AD  DON,     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 

Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald. — Interior  of  Forester's  Lodge.-— The 
Wolfs  Uollow. — Incantation  ■ — Hall  in  the  Jaggerhaus.— Interior  of 
the  Jaggerhaus. — The  Valley  *f  Hohenwald. — The  Forest. 


To  conclude  with,  (5th  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel, 

Lieutenant  Sutton,  Mr  HORN, 

Gabriel  Omnium,  MrGATTIE,  Scrip,  Mi  BEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  ahas  }  «.f    If  t  nT  ^^ 
Joe n  bluster,  ahas  uue.e  Gabriel...  3 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T,  Mrs  PRGER. 

To-morrow,  The  Winter's  Tale,  with  My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charters   Cathedral,  and  Br«3t 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Cosmorama,   209,   Regent  Street,   Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection   of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4= 
Mr  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  m  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 


hie 


IPirairsxal  (Mi&tiin* ; 


ANtf 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

••  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice."1 

Ao.  952  2%%,  Z)<?c.  17,   1824.  Price  Id. 


UW-HIMI    ■■MLL.IIWnpl^JIJB    >!■ 


SDrutp  Sane  €l)eatrc* 

The  diabolical  Der  Freischutz,  was  repeated  here  last  night  with 
Us  usual  effect.  Mr.  T.  Cooke  gets  through  his  share  of  the  music 
with  great  credit  to  himself — he  displays  much  taste,  and  no  con- 
temptible qualities  of  voice.  Miss  Graddon  improves  upon  us  ;  and 
if  she  would  but  (read  the  stage  with  less  fear  of  shaking  the  hoards, 
or  falling  through  a  trap-door,  her  gait  would  be  wonderfully  the  bet- 
ter for  it.  Mr.  Horn  really  looks  the  part  of  Casper  in  the  latter 
part,  most  woefully — that  is,  most  correctly  He  acts  the  wretch 
very  well,  and  does  his  bit  of  vocal  appropriately.  The  Chorusses 
are  now  in  good  order,  and  prove  effective.  The  Hunting-chorus  was. 
executed  in  a  manner  that  produced  an  encore  as  usual. 

My  Uncle  Gabriel  followed.  Mr.  Terry  has  given  up  his  insig- 
nificant part  of  Old  Omnium  to  Mr.  Gattie.  It  was,  no  doubt,  an 
act  of  extreme  good  nature  that  caused  him  to  take  such  a  wretched 
character.  This  piece  is  so  well  sustained  by  Mr.  Harley,  Mr. 
Knight,  and  Mrs.  Okger,  that  its  dull  common-place  plot  and  inci- 
dents are  overlooked.  The  author  has  been  extremely  careless  in  the 
choice  of  his  materials  for  working  up  the  humor  of  these  pleasant 
performers  ;  but  they  have  done  for  him  what  he  is  either  incapable, 
or  lias  been  neglectful  of  doing  for  them,  instilled  some  life  into  his 
piece.  Although  the  great  object  of  a  Farce  is  to  raise  a  laugh,  still 
it  ought  to  be  by  means  that  have  not  been  repeated  fifty  times  before. 
An  old  joke  is  often  a  bad  joke,  not  because  of  its  inherent  quality, 
but  on  account  of  its  antiquity  rendering  all  the  world  so  familiar  with, 
it,  that  the  risible  faculties  are  immoveable  at  its  repetition. 


Cofccnt  €arbcn  Zfycattc. 

Dr.  Caius  says  to  Jack  Rugby — "  What  do  you  tread  upon  my  heel 
for? — I  told  you  to  follow  my  heel,  not  to  tread  upon  my  heel!*' 
So  may  the  two  managements  of  this  house  and  Drury,  exclaim 
against  each  other.  When  Coveut  Garden  stepts  out  with  its  Der 
Freischutz,  out  comes  Der  Freischutz  at  Drury  close  on  its  heel- 
when  The  Cabinet  is  performed  at  Drury,  out  comes  The  Cabinet  at 
the  Garden — then  there  is  at  the  latter  a  revival  of  a  favorite-  old 
Play,  and  presently  appears  at  the  other  an  announcement  of  a  re- 
vival qi  another  favorite  old  Play — and  then  there  i»  At  You  Like  li 


r 


THEATRICAL   OESERTER 


preying  upon  As  You  Like  It :  and  how  many  more  trespasses  co 
each  others  heel  there  may  be,  heaven  knows !  Last  night,  Der 
Freitchutz  wa9  also  performed  here,  with  all  its  musical  and  horrible 
attractions,  which  appear  to  be  as  powerful  as  ever.  Miss  Paton's 
charming  voice  was  finely  displayed  in  the  grand  scena, which  only  re- 
quires a  little  curtailing  to  be  fully  effective.  Mr.  Pearman,  Miss 
Love,  &c.  supported  the  other  parts  with  their  customary  ability  ; 
and  there  was  as  much  of  the  horrifies,  of  noise,  fire,  and  smoke,  as 
ever,  in  the  famous  Incantation-scene. 

Adelphi. — Another  crowded  and  brilliant  audience  was  assembled 
here  last  night. — The  Life  of  an  Actor,  and  the  new  burletta  of  Move 
Blunders  than  One,  were  the  performances,  which  elicited  shouts  of 
applaase. 

Olympic. — This  house  was  excellently  attended  last  night,  to  see 
the  popular  pieces  of  The  Committee,  with  the  burlesque  of  Frank* 
in-Steam  g  or,  the  Modern  Promise-to -Pay,  and  the  burletta  of  A 
Deed  without  a  JVa?ne,  all  of  which  went  off  very  well. 

Riot  at  the  Liverpool  Theatre. — A  disgraceful  scene  of  riot 
took  place  at  the  Liverpool  Theatre  on  Monday  last.  Miss  Cramer, 
a  young  lady,  who  had  succeeded  Miss  Hammersley,  as  the  first  sin- 
ger in  the  Liverpool  company,  having  transgressed  against  the  rules 
of  the  Theatre,  by  singing  at  a  public  concert  without  the  Manager's 
permission,  and  in  opposition  to  his  wishes,  was,  consistently  with 
those  rules,  fined  for  misconduct.  This  step  was  resisted  by  the  lady, 
and  on  the  Manager's  persevering  in  requiring  the  penalty,  she  pub- 
lished a  hand-bill,  headed  "  Miss  Cramer's  Appeal  to  the  Public.'* 
This  bill  was  plentifully  placarded  on  the  walls  about  the  town,  and 
in  consequence  of  this  rash  proceeding,  the  gallery,  pit,  and  upper 
boxes,  were  crowded  with  young  men,  who  had,  on  her  own  statement, 
hastily  espoused  the  cause  of  Miss  Cramer.  The  play,  Bellamira, 
and  the  interlude  of  Three  TVeeKs  after  Marriage,  were  suffered  to 
proceed  quietly,  but  on  the  commencement  of  the  afterpioce,  The 
Forty  Thieves,  in  which  Miss  Cramer  had  been  announced  to  perform, 
the  uproar  began,and  from  that  time  continued  to  increase  in  violence, 
.Mr.  Lewis,  the  Manager,  was  called  for,  but  not  appearing,  the  per- 
formers were  pelted  off.  The  beautiful  chandelier  was  broken — the 
benches  of  the  gallery  torn  up — the  audience,  pit  and  boxes,  dispers- 
ed—the gas-lights  were  put  out — many  persons  were  hurt,  but  not 
severely.     The  damage  done  is  stated  at  several  hundred  pounds. 

A  List  of  the  London  Theatres. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  lane 

English  Opera,  Strand,    (C) 

Haymarket,  (C) 


Italian  Opera,  Haymarket  (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road  (C) 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
\£5r  Ihose  with  a  f!  arc  Closed. 


Primed  &  PuDUshea  by  K.  1>jvma$,  DenuiarK-court,  Kxeter-'cbange,  Strand* 


Cljeatit  3t\oyal.  Cogent  Cartun. 

r—        ^— Jaw;w-aWCT»^ii  ■  iiiia—» 

This  Evening  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of 

AS  YOU  LIKE  IT. 

The  Duke,  Mr  EGERTON, 
Duke  Frederick,  Mr  EVANS,  Oliver,  Mr  CONNOR, 

Jaques  Mr  YOUNG, 

Le  Beau,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Louis,  Mr  LEY, 

Orlando,  Mr.  C.  KEMBLE, 

fiustaee,  Mr  CLAREMONT,  Charles,  Mr  NORRIS, 

Silvius,  Mr  HENRY,  Amiens,  MrPEARMAN, 
Adam,  Mr  CHAPMAN,  Touchstone,  Mr  FAWCETT 

William,    Mr  BLANCHARD, 
foresters,  Mess.  Taylor,  Isaacs,  Robinson,  Tinnev,  &C 

Dennis,  Mr  GEORGE,     Corin,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Celia,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY,     Audrev,  Mrs  GIBBS, 

Rosalind,  Miss  M.  TREE, 
Phzebe,  Miss  Henry,    Hymen,   Master  LonghursT. 

The  following  are  the  Selections  from  Shakspeare  : 


Duetto,  Rosalind  and  Celia— '  Whilst 

inconstant  Fortune  smil'd' 
Song-,  Rosalind — '  Ah  me  !  what  eyes 

hath  Love' 
Song,  Celia—'  Oh  ,  Time' 
Glee  and  Chorus — '  E'en  as  the  sun* 
*Song,  Amiens — '  Under  the  greenwood 

tree' — (Or.  Arne) 
Song,  Touchstone — 'Fair  was  my  love' 
Trio,  Rosalind.   Celia,    Touchstone — 

4  Crabbed  asre' 


■■»' 


Song,    Amiens — '  Blow,    blow,    thou 

winter  wind* — (Dr.  Arne) 
Glee  &  Chorus — '  Lo  !   in  the  orient' 
Song.  Silvius— '  O  thou  obdurate' 
Song,  Rosalind— tf  love  had  lent  you 

twenty  thousand  tongues' 
Song,  Rosalind — •  When  daises  pied 

— (Dr.  Arne) 
Song,  Hymen — •  Then  is  there  mirth  in 

heaven' 


After  which,  the  Farce  of 

THE  IRISH  TUTOR. 

Mr  Tillwell,  Mr  CHAPMAN,    Chailes,  Mr  BAKER' 
Terry  O'Rourke,  Mr  CONNOR,     Dr  Flail,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 
Rosa,  Miss  J.  SCOTT,     Mary,  Miss  JONES. 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 

ANIMAL  MAGNETISM. 

La  Fleur,  Mr  FAWCETT,    Jeffrey,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Marquis  de  Lancy,  Mr  COOPER,     Doctor,  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Francois,  Mr  LOUIS,     Picard,  Mr  HENRY. 
Constance,  Miss  HENRY,     Lisette,  Mrs  GIBBS. 


IVraorrow,  A  Woman  never  Vext,   with  the  Frozen  Lake. 


Cljeatic  3&o#al,  ©vttrj)  l.aite. 


Tbis  Evening  Shakspeare's  Play  of 

ie  Winter's  Tale 


• 


Leontes,  Mr  M  ACRE  AD  Y, 
Mcmillms,  Master  J.  CARR,     Dion,  Mr  MERCER, 

Autolycus,  Mr  BARLEY, 
Camilla,  Mr  THOMPSON,  Phocion,  MrYOUNGE, 

Florizel,  Mr  WALLACE, 
Cleomenes,  Mr  PENLEY,     Thasius,  MrHOWELL, 

Keeper  of  the  Prison,  Mr  FENTON, 

Mariner,  Mr  G.  SMITH,     Sfiepperd,  Mr  CATTIE, 

Polixenes,  [King  of  Bohemia]  Mr  ARCHER, 

Archidamus,   Mr  POWELL, 

Antiguuus,  Mr  TERRY,     Neatherd,  Mr  HUGHES, 

Clown,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Paulina,  Mrs  W.  WEST,  Doreas,  Mrs  TENNANT, 

Hermoine,  Mrs  BUNN, 

Mopsa,  Miss  POOLE,     Hero,  Mrs  WEBSTER, 

Perditta,     Miss  L  PATON, 

Emilia,  Mrs  KNIGHT,     Lamia,  Mrs  WILLMOTT. 


To  conclude  with,  (7th  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Unele  Gabriel. 

Lieutenant  Sutton,  MrHORN, 

Gabriel  Omnium,  MrGATTIE,  Scrip, MrBEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  Ben  Bluster, 
otherwise  Uncle  Gabriel,  Mr  HARLEY. 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORGER. 

To-morrow,  The  Cabinet,  with  My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters   Cathedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


THE 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

•'  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  953  Saturday,  Dec.  18,   18^4.  Price  Id. 

SDrurp  lane  €ljeati*e* 

Mr.  Macready  appeared  as  Leontes,  in  The  Winters  Tale,  with 
his  usual  fine  effect.  Mrs.  Bunn,  as  Hermione,  Miss  Paton,  as  Per- 
ditta,  Mrs.  West,  as  Paulina,  Mr.  Harley,  as  Autvlycus,  and  Mr. 
Terry,  as  Antigonus,  all  distinguished  themselves.  The  Play  wat 
veiy  well  received  by  a  respectable  audience. 


Cotocitt  <£arbcn  €jfjcatre* 

The  Play  of  As  You  Like  It,  with  its  musical  additions,  was 
again  performed  last  night  to  a  good  house.  Miss  M.  Trce,  as  No- 
salind,  acted  prettily,  although  with  no  considerable  power  ;  but  ber 
singing  was  very  sweet  and  greatly  applauded.  Mr.  Yoi  ng  is  the 
best  Jacques  on  the  stage.  He  shews  us  the  man  who  knows  the 
world,  but  brought  by  its  follies  and  persecutions  to  reflect  amidst  the 
woods  of  Arden,  upon  them,  in  a  certain  melnncholy  tone,  that  has  no£ 
taken  such  deep  hold  of  him  as  to  utterly  banish  his  satirical  humor. 
His  seven  ages  was  an  admirable  piece  of  acting — finely  spoken,  ancj. 
enacted  with  most  descriptive  truth.  Mr.  C.  Kemble  acted  Orlando 
in  that  pleasing  manner  for  which  he  has  always  been  distinguished 
in  it.  Mr.  Fawcett's  Touchstone  is  a  very  amusing  performance — 
indeed,  wc  know  no  one  who  surpasses  him  in  this  character.  Mis& 
Ham&iersley  sang  very  agreeably  as  Celia.  The  other  characters 
were  well  supported. 

The  Irish  Tutor,  and  Animal  Magnetism,  followed. 


Dublin  Theatre.— A  very  disgraceful  uproar  took  place  here, 
the  other  evening,  during  Mr.  Mathews's  performance.  Some  fel- 
lows in  the  gallery,  fond  of  rowing,  and  probably  half  drunk,  hissed 
and  hooted  at  Mr.  Mathews  when  he  came  on  the  stage,  without 
any  evident  cause.  That  gentleman  advanced  and  stated  his  astonish- 
ment at  such  treatment — he  observed  that  from  English  audiences  he 
had  never  met  with  any  thing  but  the  most  kind  and  flattering  marks  of 
approbation,  and  that  he  should  be  sorry  to  feel  differently  of  an  Irish 
audience,  and  begged  the  few  who  thus  disturbed  the  house,  to  per^ 
mit  him  to  attempt  to  amuse  those  who  were  more  inclined  to  give 
him  attention.  This  appeal  had  the  desired  effect,  and  the  perform^ 
ances  went  on. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 

We  understand  that  the  successful  little  piece  of  Frank-in-Steam  ; 
or,  the  Modem  Promise  to  Pay,  produced  at  the  Olympic  Theatre, 
is  by  Mr.  O'Meara. 

Adelphi. — The  amusing  performance  at  this  Theatre  continues  to 
draw  overflowing  houses.  Last  night,  Mr.  Power,  in  JMore  Blun- 
ders than  One,  created  shouts  of  laughter. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

Sir,  Dec.  16,  1824. 

Not  having  been  at  Co  vent  Garden  last  night,  Lean  say  no- 
thing to  the  merits  or  de-merits  of  the  performance  of  The  Cabinet, 
but  being  very  theatrical,  and  taking  great  interest  in  every  thing 
which  relates  to  the  stage,  I  invariably  read  the  critiques  upon  every 
performance,  aud  was  much  puzzled  to  form  any  judgment,  from  that 
which  I  met  with  in  The  Morning  Post  of  this  morning.  After  some 
remarks  upon  the  general  performance  of  the  piece,  it  goes  on  to 
say,  that  "  although  the  part  of  Whimsiculo  is  so  much  out  of  Du- 
ruset's  line,  that  the  necessities  of  the  Theatre  alone  must  have 
forced  him  into  it,  he  acquitted  himself  with  great  spirit  and  suceess." 
Now  if  Duruset  really  did  "  acquit  himself  with  great  spirit  and 
success,"  why  should  it  be  attributed  to  the  necessities  of  the  theatre 
that  that  gentleman  was  put  into  that  character  ?  Why  should  we 
not  allow  those  persons  who  cater  for  the  public,  to  reap  the  benefit 
of  that  approbation  which  their  discrimination  is  entitled  to,  when 
they  bring  forward  an  actor  in  a  new  and  an  opposite  line  to  that  in 
which  the  public  have  been  accustomed  to  see  him  ?  Why  should 
they  not  endeavour  to  establish,  indeed  create,  a  line  so  new,  (and 
one  which  would  be  as  agreeable)  to  our  Theatre  ?  The  charm  of  the 
Vaudeville  in  Paris,  is  simply  reduceable  to  this,  that  the  actors  are 
singers,  and  the  singers  actors,  and  because  it  is  indispensible  that 
they  should  be  both.  Duruset  gives  the  fairest,  earnest  of  be- 
coming the  Martin  of  our  Opera,  and  so  far  from  believing  that  he 
is  put  into  such  and  such  characters  from  the  necessities  of  the  the- 
atre, I  am  willing  to  hope  that  it  was  an  act  of  discrimination  which 
induced  the  management  to  put  him  into  that  t)f  Figaro,  Sadi,  and 
TWiimsiculo,  in  all  of  which  he  has  di«play*d  not  only  spirit  but  con- 
siderable humor.  


A  List  of  the  London  Theatres. 

Italian  Opera,  Haymarket   (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road  (C) 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottanham  Street 
{,~r  Those  with  a  C  are.  Closed. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburtr,  Waterloo  Road 


Drury  i.ane 

English  Opera,   Strand,    (C) 

Hwymarket,  (C) 

Printed  <&  Published  by  ti. Thomas,  Uenoaark-court,  blxeter-'cbange,  Strand, 


Cfjeatte  l\CM>al,  Co\ieut  Catnen. 

This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ; 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Corn  hill. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henry  the  Sixth,  King  of  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 
Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  George.  Mr  Henry 
Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 
Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  KEELEY, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOVV,     Sharpe,   Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr  CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Jane,  Miss  JONES.      Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsted,    Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW 

Jfs  it  passed  through  Chcapside  in  1444. 

After  which,  the  Opera  of 

The  Frozen  Lake. 

Prince  de  Neubourg,  Mr  JONES, 

The   Grand   Duke  of  Suabia,    Mr   BARTLEY, 

Marquis  de  Valborn,    Mr   J.ISAACS, 

Wilhelm,  Mr  KEELEY, 

Count  de  Linsberg,  Mr  PEARMAN, 

Pages,  Messrs.  Mears,  Henry,  Norris,  Tinney. 

The  Princess  Louisa,  Miss  LOVE, 

Baroness    Matilda   de   Rosefeldt,    Miss   M.   TREE, 

Countess  de  Walstein,  Miss  HALLANDE. 


On  Monday,  The  Fair  Penitant,— Sciolto,  Mr  Egerton,  Altamont, 
Mr  Cooper,  Horatio,  Mr  Young,  Lothario,  Mr  C.  Kerable,  Caliata, 

Mrs  Slonian,  Lavina,  Miss  Jones,  Lueilla,  Mrs  Vining. 


Cheatre  Bbjml.  Brurp  Eane. 


This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 

THE  CABINET. 

Prince  Orlando,  Mr  SAPIO, 
Count  Curvoso,  Mr  GATTIE,  Lorenzo,  Mr  HORN, 

Peter,  Mr  DOWNE, 
Marquis  de  Grand  Chateau,  Mr  BROWNE, 
Whimsiculo,  Mr  HARLEY, 
Manikin,  Mr  HUGHES,     Baptista,    Mr  POVEY, 

Pietro,  Mr  HONNOR, 
Falconers,  Messrs  Foster,  Gibbon,  &.e- 

Curioso,    Mrs  H.  HUGHES, 

Constautia,  Miss  POVEY,  Leonora,Mrs  TENNANT, 

Fioretta,  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Doraiice,  Miss  POOLE,    Crudelia,  Mrs  KNIGHT, 

Bianca,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 


To  conclude  with,   (8th  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieutenant  Sutton,  Mr  HORN, 

Gabriel  Omnium,  MrGATTIE,  Scrip,  MrBEDFORD 

Tom  Tacit.  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  Ben  Bluster, 
otherwise  Uncle  Gabriel,  Mr  HARLEY. 

Eliza,  Miss  POVEY,     Mrs  T.  Mrs  ORGER. 

On  Monday,  Macbeth. — Macbeth,  Mr  Macready,   Macduff,  Mr 
Wallack,  Lady  Macbeth,  Mrs  Bunn. 

EXHIBITIONS. 
Diokama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Charters     Cathedral,   and  Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


tub 


fttatvtcal  tfMigcrfiev ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

*!  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  auaht  in  malice." 


No.  954,  Monday,  Dec,  20,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Cobcnt  €artscn  €ijcatrc, 

A  Woman  never  Vext,  and  the  petite  Opera  of  The  Frozen  Lake. 
were  performed  on  Saturday  evening  to  a  very  good  house,  with  ex- 
cellent effect. 

Mrs.  Slomak  appears  to-night  for  the  first  time  (here)  as  Calista,  in 
Rowe's  melancholy  tragedy  of  The  Fair  Penitent.  Mr.  Young,  Mr. 
C.  Kemble,  and  Mr.  Cooper,  being  the  representatives  of  the  other 
chief  characters,  the  tragedy  may  be  expected  to  be  finely  acted. 

SDrurp  Sane  €fscatrc. 

The  Cabinet  was  repeated  here  on  Saturday  night,  to  a  numerous 
audience,  who  were  highly  delighted  with  the  singing  of  IWis-'Stki'Hens 
and  Mr.  Sapio,  &c.  The  new  Farce  of  J\Iy  Uncle  Gabriel  followed, 
and  was  productive  of  some  laughter  from  the  exertions  of  Messrs. 
Harley,  Knight,  aud  Mrs.  Orger.  The  following  odd  duet  \i  sung 
by  the  two  latter. 

Mrs.  T. — I  took  you,  dear  Tommy,   for  better  for  wor'oc, 

Tacit — And  Tommy  took  you,  love, — {aside) — to  riiic  your  purse, 

Mrs.  T. — We'll  quarrel  no  more — 

Tacit  Drive  discord  away, 

Mrs.  T. — I'll  prove  ever  kind — 

Tacit,  {aside)  If  you  get  your  own  way. 

Both. — Then  farewell  to  noise,  to  squabbles,  and  strife. 

She.     You'll  prove  a  good  husband,  and  I  a  fond  wife. 

He.      I'll  prove  a  good  husband,  and  you  a  fond  wife. 

Lirra,  Lirra,  kc.  {Dancing.) 
Tacit  — And  should  we  have  children, 
Mrs.  T.  They'll  add  to  our  joys  ; 

Tacit.     The  girls  you'll  attend  to, — 
Mrs.  T.  And  you  to  the  boys. 

Tacit.     Like  Darby  and  Joan — 
Mrs   T.  Contented  we'll  live, 

Tacit.'     Our  motto  shall  be— 
Mrs-  T,  Forget  and  forgive  ! 

Both.     Then  farewell  to  noise,  &c. 

Adelpw. — The  Life  of  an  Jlctor  continues  to  be  displayed  u> 
crowded  houses.  There  is  much  comic  lovr-life  stuff  in  this  piece, 
which  hits  from  its  applicability  tojnatiy  classes  of  societv. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

BATH  THEATRE. 
Mr.  Observer,  Dec.  15,1824. 

You  have  heard  that  Catalani  has  been  singing  here  with 
considerable  success,  and  filling  her  pockets  in  the  usual  style.  She 
divided  the  gross  receipts  with  the  Managers,  who  had  all  tho  other 
expenses  to  pay  out  of  their  moiety.  As  engagements  of  this  sort, 
however,  are  optional,  as  Mr.  Log  has  it,  and  the  lady  may  be  right 
In  making  the  most  of  the  gullibility  of  the  public,  they  could  hot 
complain  if  they  were  much  worse  off;  but  she  has  certainly  drawn 
ffood  houses,  and  brought  the  Theatre  into  fashion.  The  misfortune 
is,  that  theatricals  in  Bath  is  supported  principally  by  the  visitors 
who  have  no  real  taste  for  the  thing,  and  only  go  to  stare  at  one 
another,  when  they  can  be  got  from  their  card  tables  and  quadrilles. 
The  residents  are  too  poor — some  too  methodistic,  and  some,  (be- 
cause they  cannot  rub  skirts  with  the  gentry)  are  too  proud  to  be 
seen  there.  The  result  of  all  this  is,  that  the  house  is  badly  sub- 
ported — they  can  consequently  afford  to  give  but  small  salaries,  and, 
as  a  matter  of  course,  can  muster  but  an  indifferent  company.  I  can 
hardly  mention  above  two  or  three  that  possess  the  slightest  original- 
ity— ail  the  rest  falling  into  the  class  of  respectables,  that  is  to  say, 
incurables.  VVarde,  (who  has  played  at  the  Haymarket)  is  much 
about  such  an  actor  as  Cooper,  only  more  gentlemanly  in  his  manner, 
but  he  has  the  same  hardness  and  want  of  discrimination.  It  appears 
to  me,  however,  that  he  would  be  very  useful  at  one  of  your  houses, 
especially  at  Drury  Lane,  where  Archer  is  the  best  second-rate  they 
have.  I  have  often  wondered  that  Woulds,  who  has  certainly  comic 
talent  of  no  mean  order,  should  never  have  had  an  opportunity  of 
trying  his  talents  in  London.  If  he  would  forswear  gaggery,  and  get 
before  an  audience  who  would  keep  him  in  order,  he  might  do  great 
things.     The  rest  are  all  "  leather  and  prunella."  A.  B.  C. 

EXHIBITIONS. 

Diohama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views— Chartres   Cathedral,  and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Miss  Linwood's  celebrated  Pictures  in  Needle  Work — Leicester-square. 
"Mr.  Crtoss's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Cosmoiiama,   209*    Regent   Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection  of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 


A  List  of  the  London   Theatres. 

Italian  Opera,  Haymarket  (C) 
Olympic,  Newcastle  Street,  Strand 
Royalty,  Wellclose  Square 
Surrey,  Blackfriars  Road  (C) 
Sadler's  Wells,  near  Islington      (C) 
West  London,  Tottenham  Street 
|p§r  T  hose  with  a  r  nxe  Closed. 


Adelphi,  Strand 

Amphitheatre,  Westminster  Road  (C) 

Covent  Garden 

Coburg,  Waterloo  Road 

Drury  lane 

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Cfjeatt'f  Kopal.  Ccftent  Cavuen. 


This  Evening,   Howe's  Tragedy  of  » 

The  Fair  Penitent. 

Horatio,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Bciolto,  Mr  EGERTON,     Altamont,  Mr  COOPER, 

Lothario,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 
Rossano,  Mr  BAKER  First  Gentleman,  Mr  HENRY 
Servant  to  Sciolto,  Mr  MEARS. 

Calista,  Mrs  SLOMAN, 
Lavinia,  Miss  JONES,     Lucilla,  Mrs  VINING. 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo  'Drama  of 

The  Miller  &  his  Men 

The  Music  composed  by  Mr  BISHOP. 

Grindoff,    (the    Miller)    Mr  FARLEY, 
Lothair,  Mr  COOPER, 
Count  Frederick  Fi  iberg,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Karl,  Mr  BLANCH ARD, 
Kelmar,  (an  old  Cottager)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Kreutz,  Master  LONGHURST, 
Riber  and  Golotz,  Messrs.  EVANS  and  MEARS, 

Zingra,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Li  11  doff,  Mr  Norris.     Cobonrg,  Mr  Tett, 

Claudine*  Mrs  VINING, 
Ravina,   Mrs  FAUCIT,     Lauretta,  Miss  DUNN. 


To-morio-.v,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  with  The  Barber  or"  Seville, 


tOjeatre  I\opl,  Srurj)  §Lanc. 


This  Evening  the  Tragedy  of 

Duncan,  Kin«-  of  Scotland,     Mr  POWELL, 

Malcolm,   Mr  MERCER,      Donalbain,  Miss  CARR, 

Macbeth,  Mr  MACREADY, 

Bariquo,  Mr  POPE,     Lenox,  MrYOUNGE, 

Macduff,  Mr  WALLACE, 

Rosse,  MrPENLEY,     Fleance,  Miss  WILLMOTT, 

Siward,  Mr  THOMPSON, 

Seyton,  Mr  Webster,     Serjeant,  Mr  Coiner, 

Physician,  MrYarnold,     Arm'd  Head,   Mr  Johnson, 

Officers,  Messrs  Randall,  &  Wilton, 

Murderers,    Mr  Howell,     and     Mr  Read. 

Lady. Macbeth,  Mrs  BUNN, 
Gentlewoman,  Miss  POOLE,  Hecate,  Mr  G.  SMITH, 

First,  Witch,  MrGATTIE, 
2nd"  Do.  MrKNIGHT,  3rd  do.  Mr  F1TZ WILLIAM. 


After  which,  a  New  Divertiscmeut  called,   - 

The  Family  Fete 

By  Mons.  HULLIN's  PUPILS 

I 

To  conclude  with  the  Farce  of 


The  Miller's  Mm 


The  Miller,   MrYOUNGE,     Giles,  MrSHERWIN, 

Matty  Marvellous,  Mr  HARLEY, 

George,  Mr  BROWNE,  Old  Granger,  Mr  GATT1E, 

Gamekeeper,  Mr  Webster,  James,  Mr  G.  Smith. 

Dame,  Mrs  HARLOWE, 
Phcebe,  the  Miller's  Maid,  Mrs  WAYLETT. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz,  and  My  Uncle  Gabriel. 


THE 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  955  Tuesday,   Dec.  21,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Coteent  €at&cn  €fjeatxe* 

Rowe's  doleful  Tragedy  of  The  Fair  Penitent  was  performed  last 
night,  on  which  occasion  Mrs.  Sloman  appeared  as  Calista,  Mr. 
Young,  as  Horatio  ,-  Mr.  C.  Kemble,  as  the  gay  Lothario  ;  and  Mr. 
Cooper,  as  Jlltamont.  Mrs.  Sloman  has  now,  by  her  performance  in 
several  characters,  shewn  her  full  powers,  and  rendered  the  public 
thoroughly  capable  of  judging  of  her  talents.  She  is  decidedly  a  cle- 
ver actress,  but  still  a  mere  actress.  She  understands  her  author  in 
general,  and  is  familiar  with  the  treading  of  the  stage,  the  folding 
and  unfolding  of  the  arms  ;  the  use  of  the  pocket-handkerchief  in 
expressing  grief;  the  tones  sepulchral  that  become  her  tears  ;  and  all 
the  movements  of  the  head  and  eyes  tbat  are  commonly  received  as 
the  indications  of  rage  or  joy,  love  or  hatred  :  hut  when  we  have  said 
this,  \vc  have  said  almost  all  that  can  be  said  in  praise  of  her  acting. 
Her  great  deficiency  lies  in  a  want  of  power  to  nwe  the  feelings  in  a 
high  degree — the  delineations  of  the  soul  are  wanting,  and  ijature  is 
concealed  by  art.  It  is  obvious,  always,  that  she  has  studied  well, 
but  has  not  felt  intensely.  We  know  that  there  is  a  certain  portion 
of  success  attendant,  and  justly  so,  upon  such  efforts  as  Mrs.  Slo- 
gan's, but  it  is  of  a  very  limited  description,  and  far,  far  below  the 
triumphs  of  our  Siddons  or  our  O'Neil.  Mr.  C.  Kemble  acted  Lo- 
thario with  great  spirit,  and  Mr.  Young  was  exceedingly  energetic  in 
Horatio.  Altamont  was  ably  represented  by  Mr.  Cooper — There  was 
a  good  house. 

SDrutp  %m\c  Cfjcatrc- 

Mr.  Macready  acted  Macbeth  last  night,  with  very  great  success. 
Mrs.  Bunn  was  the  representative  of  Lady  Macbeth,  and  performed 
it  in  her  usual  style.  The  Family  Fete,  and  The  Miller's  Maid, 
followed.  Mr.  Sherwin  acted  Giles  with  some  effect. — It  is  a  cha- 
racter that  requires  very  peculiar  powers,  and  is  hardly  within  the 
grasp  of  Mr.  Sherwin. 

The  new  Pantomimes  for  the  Christmas  holiday  people,  are  an- 
nounced ;  that  of  Drury  Lane,  under  the  title  of '"  Harlequin  and 
the  Talking  Bird;* or,  the  Singing  Trees  and  Golden  Waters  "  and 
that  of  Coyent  Garden,  by  the  name  of  "  Harlequin  and  the  Dragux 
of  JPantley  ;  or,  Fire  and  Water." 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


The  Olympic  was  last  night  well  attended  to  see  the  laughable 
burlesque  of  Frank-in-$team ;  or,  the  Modern  Promise  to  Pay. 

Miss  Foote  and  Mr.  Hayne. — The  action  of  Miss  Foote  against 
Mr.  Hayne,  is  expected  to  come  before  the  King's  Bench  to-day. 
We  have  seen  noless  than  forty  letters  from  Miss  Foote  to  Mi*.  Hayne, 
of  a  very  interesting  description,  which  will  he  produced  on  the  trial, 
to  shew  the  grounds  upon  which  Mr.  Hayne  broke  off  the  match.  Mi-, 
Hayne,  it  is  said,  has  commenced  actions  against  two  Sunday  Papers 
for  libels.— Sunday  Paper. 


We  have  copied  the  following  article  from  the  John  Bull  of  Sun- 
day last. 

"  THE  AUTHOR"  OF  SIMPSON  AND  CO. 

Sir- —While  the  coteries  of  Martlett's-court  and  Vinegar-yard  are 

engaged  in  watching  the  progress  of  the  "  guere  de "  now 

raging  between  a  certain  play-wright  and  the  Governor  General  of 
Drury  Lane,  allow  me  to  diaw  your  attention,  for  a  moment,  to  a 
point  of  some  importance  which  you  have  accidentally  overlooked. — 
Since  the  appearance  of  your  last  week's  very  amusing  theatrical  ar- 
ticle, I  have  gone  over  the  correspondence  to  which  you  therein  al- 
lude ;  and,  to  my  great  surprise,  I  observe,  that  the  Gentleman  who 
received  the  kick  a  posteriori  designates  himself  "  John  Poole,  AU- 
THOR of  Simpson  and  Co.,  and  other  popular  pieces."  Now,  Sir, 
allow  me  to  assure  you,  that  the  said  Mr.  John  Poole  is  no  more  en- 
titled to  dub  himself  "  author  of  Simpson  and  Co.''  than  a  school- 
boy who  should  do  into  English  a  book  of  Virgil's  immortal  Epic, 
would  have  a  right  to  call  himself  the  author  of  the  ':  iEniad."  The 
Farce  of  "  Simpson  and  Co."  is,  Sir,  a  literal  translation,  fiom  the 
first  scene  to  the  last,  of  M.Picard's  petite  cnmedie,  called  **  Les 
Dquv  Menages,"  the  first  representation  of  which  I  witnessed  at 
Paris,  on  the  21st  of  March,  1822,  at  the  second  Theatre  Frangais. 
Mr.  Poole  has  certainly  changed  the  name  of  Bordeciel  into  that  of 
Simpson — that  of  Dorsal  into  Bromley — and  so  of  the  rest.  His 
"  authorship"  1  assure  you,  '-'  hath  this  extent — no  more."  The 
same  maybe  said  oi  the  rest  of  Mr.  Poole's  "  popular  pieces,"  as 
he  modestly  styles  them.  Mis  "  Married  and  Single"  is  a  verbatim 
translation  of  the  "  Ci-devant  Jeune  Homme  :"  aud  his  '•  Is  he  a 
Conjuror  V  of  the  "  Burgomestre  de  Saardam,"  performed  at  the 
French  Theatre  in  Tottenham-street^  last  winter.  It  is  not  right  that 
daws  should  strut  about  in  boriowed  plumage.  To  your  known  de- 
testation of  humbug,  I  confidently  look  for  the  insertion  of  this  short 
letter,  and  for  your  exposure  of  a  practice  which  (whatever  Mr. 
Poole  may  think  to  the  contrary)  is  "  more  honoured  in  the  breach 

thau  in  the  observance." — Your's,  &c. 

ANTI-HUMBUG. 


Printed  &  Published  by  E.Thomas,  Dtsrimark-court,  Eseter-'change,  Strand. 


Cheatie  ftoiml.  Cotat  Caioen. 


This  Evening  (with  Alterations)  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext 

Or,  The  Widow  of  Conihilt. 

Foster,  Mr  YOUNG, 
Henry  the  Sixth,  Kins*  erf  England,  Mr.  BAKER, 
Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KEMBLK, 
Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON,  Geor-e,  Mr  Henry 
Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLEY, 
Foster,  Jun.  Mr  COOPER, 
Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD,  Churchman,  Mr  Evans, 

Master  Innocent  Lambskin,  Mr  MEADOWS, 
Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Sharpe,    Mr  MEARS, 

Fleece,  Mr  NORRIS,     Gauntlet,  Mr  LEY, 
Host,  Mr  BARNES,      Officer,  Mr   CLAREMONT, 
Keeper  of  Ludgate,  Mr  ATKINS, 
Jane,  Miss  JONES.       Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY, 
Agnes  Welsted,    Miss  CHESTER, 

In  act  5, 

THE  LORD  MAYOR'S  SHOW 

Jis  it  passed  through  Ckeapside  in  1444. 

The  Comedy,  and  the  Barber  of  Seville,  are  published,  and  may  be  had  in 
the  Theatre,  &  of  Mr  DOLBY,  17,  Catherine-street." 

After  which,  the  Musical  Entertainment,  in  3  acts,  called 

The  Barber  of  Seville 

Count  Almaviva,  Mr  JONES, 
Figaro,  Mr  BURUSET,     Basil,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Doctor  Bartolo,  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Fiorello,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Argus,  Mr  MEARS, 

Tallboy,  Mr  HENRY,     Notary,  Mr  Atkins, 

Rosina,    Miss     M.   TREE, 
Marcellina,  Mrs  BOYLE. 


To-morrow,  Der  Freisehute,  and  Clari. 


feljeatie  &opl,  2h'urj>  iLane. 


This  Evening,  (18th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 


•  • 


Der  Prefetch  utz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  FIERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  of  the  Hartz,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mr  G.  SMITH 

Bcrnhard,   Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  &  Y ARNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDONf     Rose,  Miss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Holienwald. — Interior  of  Forester's  Lodge. — The 
Wolf's  Hollow. — J'M-antatioii — Hall  in  the  Jng'^erhans. — Interior  of 
the  Jaggerliaus. — The  Valley  of  Hohenwald. — The  Forest. 


To  conclude  with,    (9lh  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieut.  Sutton,     (an  Officer  on  half-pavj    Mr  HORN, 

GaLriel  Omnium,  (a  testy  Citizen)  Mr  GATTIE, 
Scrip,    (his   Nephew,    fonder  of  the   battle  than  the 

Counting-house)    Mr  BEDFORD, 
Tom  Tacit.  Landlord  of  the  Horns  Tavern,  a  pert, 

talkative  little  fellow)  Mr  KNIGHT, 
Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  Ben  Bluster, 
otherwise  Uncle  Gabriel,  Mr  HARLEY. 

Mrs  T.  [Landlady  of  the  Horns  Tavern]  Mrs  ORGER, 
Eliza,  [Niece  to  OmniumJ  Miss  POVEY. 

To-morrow,  Guy  Mannering,  with  My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

"~  EXHIBITIONS. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Cliartres   Cathedral,   iind  Brest 

Harbour — .Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Change,  Strand. 
Cosmorama,   209,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection   of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4>, 
Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-working  Exhibition,  jn  Miniature.     Displaying' 

the  \*hole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working— 161,  Strand. 


THIS 


VUiatvical  Afe&vtiev ; 


AND 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice," 

A o.  95(5         Wednesday,  Dec.  22,   1824.         Price  \d. 


i   '  >" 


Catoent  €arbcn  Cljeatrc, 

Tiik  Comedy  of  A  Woman  never  Veoct,  with  ?V/e  Barter  <?/  Se- 
ville, entertained  a  numerous  audience,  last  night,  in  no  common  de= 
grec.  

SDrutp  Haitc  €t)eatrc. 

*         Another  performance  of  JJer  Freischutz  took   place    lust  night, 
aud  gave  much  satisfaction  to  a.  very  considerable  audience. 

MISS  FOOTE  AND  MR.  HAYNE. 

As  the  Trial  in  the  King's  Bench  yesterday,  and  every  thing  con- 
nected with  it,  must  excite  very  great  interest  in  the  theatrical  world,, 
the  following  brief  notice  of  the  proceedings  may  not  be  unacceptable 
to  our  readers. 

The  Attorney  General  stated  Miss  Foote's  case   at  great    length, 
(he  spoke  for  nearly   two  hours}  detailing  the  whole  of  her  theatrical 
career — the    circumstances   of  her  connexion  with  Colonel  Berkley, 
and   finally  a   full    and    masterly    exposition    of  the   conduct    of  Mr. 
IJayne.     It  appears  that  some  years  back   Mr.  Fgote  became  a  pro- 
prietor of  the  Plymouth  Theatre,  and  after  he  had  given  up  Ids  com- 
mission in  the  militia,  he  managed   it    for  some    time,  until   a   larger- 
house  was  built  by  the  corporation  of  that  town.     It  was   there  that 
Miss  Foote  first  appeared  when    about    fifteen.     After  quitting  Ply- 
mouth, Mr.  Foote 'took   the  Crown  Hotel   at  Exeter,  which    turning 
out  an   unfortunate  speculation,  he   removed  to  London   soon  after, 
when  an  application  was  made  to  the  Managers  of  Coven  t  Garden,  and 
she   appeared  at  that  Theatre  as  Amanthis,  in  The  Child  of  Nature, 
iu  1814,  with  such  decided  success,  that  an  engagement  was   offered 
her  on  very  liberal  terms.     It  is  not  necessary  to  tell  our  readers  that 
she  soon  became  a  favorite — admired  as  much  for  her  extreme  beauty 
as  her  talents  and  accomplishments.     Some  time    after    she  was   in- 
vited to  play  at  Cheltenham,  where  she  won  "  golden  opinions  from  all 
sorts  of  people,"  but  this  was  a  fatal  trip  to  her — she  became   ac- 
quainted at  that  place   with  Colonel  Berkley,  in   consequence  of  his 
volunteering  to  play  for  her  benefit,  and  the  result  of  this  wi^s  an   in- 
timacy which  has  ended  in' her  ruin.     It    was  distinctly  stated    upon 
the  trial  that  Col.  B.  professed  himself  warmly  attached   to   her*  arm 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 

made  a.  proposal  of  marriage,  but  stated  at  the  same  time  that  he  was 
petitioning  the  King  to  restore  him  to  the  peerage,  and  that  if  it  were 
knovvn  that  he  had  mariied  an  actress,  he  could  not  hope  to  obtain 
his  object.  By  holding  out  this  representation,  and  taking  advan- 
tage of  the  tenderness  of  his  victim,  he  obtained  possession  of  her 
person;  and  two  female  children,  one  born  in  1821,  and  the  other  in 
June  last,  are  the  result.  Miss  Foote,  finding  that  the  Colonel  was 
eo  nearer  to  the  peerage  after  an  acquaintance  of  three  or  four  years, 
than  when  their  intimacy  began,  and  probably  suspecting,  from  other 
circumstances,  that  he  never  intended  to  fulfil  the  solemn  pledge  he 
had  given  her,  in  the  beginning  of  this  year  she  came  to  the  deter- 
mination, (which  cannot  be  too  highly  commended)  to  break  off  all 
communication  with  him  after  the  birth  of  the  child,  with  which  she 
was  encimte,  unless  he  immediately  performed  his  engagement.  la 
the  interval  between  her  forming  this  resolution,  and  the  month  of 
June,  when  the  child  was  born,  her  benefit  took  place  at  Covent  Gar- 
den, and  Mr.  Hayne  first  introduced  himself  to  her  notice  by  calling 
in  Keppel  Street,  and  taking  a  box  for  himself  and  friends  ;  he  ex- 
pressed on  that  occasion  the  strongest  wish  to  be  admitted  to  her  ac- 
quaintance, and  shortly  after  made  her  a  direct  proposal  of  marriage. 
He  was  then  told  that  Miss  Foote  was  under  an  engagement  With 
Colonel  Berkley,  and  which  would  terminate  in  her  marriage  with 
him  in  the  course  of  the  summer,  or  that  an  end  would  be  put  to  their 
connexion.  The  period  at  length  arrived  when  this  affair  was  to  bo 
decided,  and  as  every  body  knows  the  part  the  gallant  Colonel  played, 
we  shall  only  observe  that  Mr.  Hayne  expressed  himself  highly  gra- 
tified with  the  result,  and  immediately  made  arrangements  to  marry 
Miss  Foote.  At  this  time  he  says  he  was  ignorant  of  the  nature  of 
her  connexion  with  Colonel  B.  but  he  was  speedily  put  in  possession 
of  all  the  circumstances  connected  with  it  by  the  Colonel  himself. — 
The  effect  of  this  disclosure  was  to  induce  Mr.  Hayne  to  break  off  his 
acquaintance  with  Miss  Foote  ;  yet,  notwithstanding  this,  and  after 
she  had  formerly  released  him  from  his  engagement,  he  made  her  a 
second  proposal  : — a  deed  was  drawn  out  by  his  own  desire  and  ap- 
proval, settling  £40,000  on  her  for  life — carriages  were  ordered—^ 
clothes  bought— the  license  actually  obtained — the  day  appointed,  and 
the  parties  all  in  readiness  to  proceed  with  the  ceremony,  except  Mr. 
Hayne,  who  thought  proper  not  to  appear  till  the  next  morning, 
when  his  excuse  was  that  his  friends  had  made  him  drunk,  and  lock- 
ed him  into  his  house  till  beyond  the  time  appointed  !  In  ordinary 
cases  we  would  suppose  such  conduct  as  this  could  not  be  practised 
a  second  time— but  here  the  same  game  was  really  and  truly  played 
over  again  in  all  its  parts  !  The  same  preparations  were  made — the 
bride  and  her  friends  were  in  readiness  to  proceed  to  the  altar,  when 
instead  of  Mr.  Hayne  appearing^  a  letter  was  received  from  him,  in 
which  he  broke  off  all  intercourse  with  her,  wishing  her  "farewell 
forever."  These  were  the  principal  facts  proved  in  evidence,  upon 
which  we  cannot,  trust  ourselves  with  one  word  of  comment : — indeed 
upon  such  facts  what  comment  is  necessary  ?  The  damages  against 
Mr.  Hayne  were  £3000. 


Ciieatit  &o»>al.  CoVirnt  Catfmt. 

"^  -—   -'s-~-T-| 

This  Evening.   (f27l.h  time  here)  the  Opera  of 

Der  Freischutz  ; 

Or  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia. 

Ottccar,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Conrad..  Mr  EGERTON, 

Caspar,      Mr  BENNETT,  }  ..  r         rC  u^,.        Mr  tivVfv 

^t-i,    y       -»,    ,;„,,,„  ,.,  f  lasers  01  j  Hans,       Mr  lirslNbl 

Wilhelm,  MrPEARMAN,  V  .,    'V,        .  <  „.,  '        »Tl,  T  17V 

„  '      .     T   ro  .  .  ria,  L  thcrorest  i  Mathew,  Mr  LEY. 

Herman,    Mr  J.  ISAACS,  3  { 

The  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia,  Mr  EVANS, 

Hermit  of  the  Forest,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

The  Wild  Witch  of  the  Wolfs  Glen,  Mr  AUSTIN, 

Killian,  Mr  DURCSET,     Christopher,  Mr  BLANCHARJX 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 

Act  I.— The  Village  of  Hohenwalde  —  The  Trial  of  Skill  in  Shooting  a*  the 
Target  for  the  Prize-Shot. — Na.ional  Waltz'by  the  Peasahtry.  The  Hermit- 
age in  the  Forest  of  Hohenwalde.     The  Forest,  awl  Wilhelm's  Cottage. 

Act  '2. — An  Apartment  in  the  Forest-House.  The  Village  Inn.  The  WOI.F's 
fiLEN— The  INCANTATION— Caspar's  Summons,  and  the  Magical  Ap- 
pearance of  the  Black  Huntsman  of  Bohemia — The  Ceremonies  in 

Casting  of  tl)c  fl^agic  2Mfe 

ActS — The  Exterior  of  the  Hunting  Lodge.  The  Forest.  Bertha's  Cham- 
ber. The  Hunting  Camp,  with  the  Ceremony  of  Shooting  for  the  Office  of 
Ranker  of  the  Forest. — The  awful  appearance  of  the  Black  Huntsman,  who 
sei7.es  on  his  Victim,  amidst  the  Fires  of  THE  BURNING  FOREsT. 

After  which,  the  Opera  of 

Clari  ;  or  the  Maid  of  Milan. 

The  Duke  Yivaldi.  Mr  T.  P.  COOKE, 

Page,  Master  LONG  HURST,     Nimpedo,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Rolamo,  (Father  to  Clari)  Mr  FAWCETT, 

Jocoso,  Mr  DURUSET,  N'icolo,  Mr  ISAACS,  Clandio,  Mr  HENRY 

Geronio,  Mr  EVANS,     Giulio,  Mr  TINNEY, 

Clari,  Miss  M.  TREE, 

Vespina,  Miss  LOVE,      Ninetta,  Miss  HALLANDE, 

Fidalma,  Mrs  VIMNG, 
Charaeters  in  tfte  EPISODE.— .Nobleman,  Mr  BAKER, 
Pelegrino,  (a  Fanner)  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Wife  of  Pelegrino,  Mrs  PEARCE,     Leoda.  Miss  HENRY. 

To-morrow,  Native  Land,  with  Charles  the  Second,  being  the  last 
Night  of  Performing  before  thn  Holidays. 
KXHIH1TION- 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New   Views — Chartres    Cathedral,    and   Brest 

Harbour— Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 
Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exett-r-'Change,  Strand. 
Cosmorama,   909,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection    of 

Views  Possesses  very  greafc  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 

Printed  &  Published  by  K.Tuomas,  Denmark-court,  Exef.er-'chan#e,  htrand, 


Cijeatrc  ilopi.  Dimj>  %mu. 


*fiMKrti1Cfn-^-^ LTJ11U»LJ«»H»W** 


This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 


9 

Col.  Mannering,  Mr  PEN  LEY,  " 
Henry  Bertram,  (Ul  time)  Mr  Sx\PIO, 

who  will  iuU-oduee  the  ECHO  DUET,  with  Miss  POVEY, 

"  Now  Hope,  now  Fear." 

Song,—"  SMILE  AGAIN  MY  BONNIE  LASSIE."— (Parry) 

Duet.,  wiih  MrSHERWLV 

'•IFUhoat  a  Companion  what'*  Life  but  a  Heathy 

Song,  (unaccompanied)  "  OFT  IN  THE  STILLY  NIGHT"  (Moore) 

And  Bruoe's  Address  to  his  Army, 
"  SCOTS  WHA  HA'E  WT  WALLACE  BLED" 

Dominie  Sampson,   Mr  HARLEY, 

Bailie    Mucklethriff,    Mr    H  UGHES, 

Dandle  Dinmoiir,  Mr  SHERWIN, 

Gilbert  Glossin,  M»  GATT1E.  Farmer  Flail,  MrRead 

Dirk  Hatteraick,   Mr  BROWNE, 

Gabriel,  Mr  G.  SMITH,   Sebastian,   MrCOMER, 

Farmer  Harrow,  Mr  Y ARNOLD, 
Crabtree,   Mr  Gibbon,     Serj.  M'Crae,   Mr  Howell. 

Mrs  MXandlish,   Mrs  MARLOWE, 

Meg  JVferiles,  Mrs  BUN N,      Flora,   Mrs  ORG  ER, 

Lucy  Bertram,  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Jnlia  Maunerin-    Miss  POVEY, 

Gipaey  Girls,  Mrs   TENNANT,  and  Miss  POOLE, 


To  conclude  with,   (10th  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  called 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieut.  Sutton,     (an  Officer  on  half-pavj    Mr  HORN, 

Gabriel  Omnium,  (a  testy  Citizen)  Mr  GATTIE, 
Scrip,    (his  Nephew,    fonder  of  the   battle  than  the 

Counting-house)    Mr  BEDFORD, 
Tom  Tacit.  Landlord  of  the  Horns  Tavern,  a  pert, 

talkative  little  fellow)  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  abas  Ben  Bluster, 

otherwise  Uncle  Gabriel,  Mr  HARLEY. 

Mrs  T.  [Landlady  of  the  Horns  Tavern]  Mrs  ORGER, 

Eliza,  [Niece  to  Omnium  J  Miss  POVEY. 

To-morrow,   Dry  Fiei-:-ehutz,  "being  'he  last  Night  before  Christmas 


THE 


tratncal  <M£ei*bei' ; 

AND 

Daily  Hills  of  the  Play. 

'*  Nothing  extenuate  nor  Set  down  aught  in  malice.'' 

No.  957         ThuTsday^bw.  23,    1824.  Price  U. 


■J.'.1  Ii  u, 


Ccrtmtt  €ardcn  €fjcatt£> 

A  Medical  Friend  of  ours,  who  wished  to  undertake  for  the  first 
time,  a  bit  of  criticism  for  us,  visited  this  Theatre  last  night  in  our 
behalf:  the  following  are  the  (aw  remarks  he  favored  us  with  : — 

"  Another  dose  of  terrifies  was  administered  to  the  public  yester- 
day evening,  in  the  shape  of  that  cumbustible  drama,  entitled  Der 
Freischutz.  The  nerves  of  the  ladies  were  greatly  agitated  by  the 
immense  quantity  of  phlogiston  mixed  up  in  the  Incantation-scene. — - 
Judging  from  the  pulse  of  a  lady  who  sat  near  us,  and  who  was  on 
the  verge  of  an  hystyric  attack,  I  conceive  this  scene  produces  a  very 
powerful  effect.  Mr!  Bennktt,  who  plays  Caspar,  we  beg  to  recom- 
mend  to  our  deaf,  friends.  Miss  Paton  has  a -very  mellifluous  and 
sedative  voice,  but  at  the  same  time  nothing  of  eonsopiation  in  it.  We 
found,  ottrselvesj  indeed,  much  revived  by  her  powers.  The  audience, 
were  in  a  very  constipated  and  composed  state  when  we  left  the 
house/' 


Drutp  lane  €{jcatrc. 

Mil.  Sapid  appeared  last  night  as  Henry  Bertram,  in  Guy  Man- 
tiering,  and  was  very  well  received  :  but  his  attempt  to  sing  "  Scots 
ivha  hae  wV  Wallace  bled,"  u-as  unfortunate — his  style  was  too  oroa- 
rcented,and  he  failed  in  the  expression  required  for  this  popular-sonc* 
Miss  Stephens  and  Miss  Povrv  sang  very  charmingly.  Mr.  Harlem, 
as  the  Dominie,  was  highly  comic,  and  Dandle  Dhimont  was*  very 
well  acted  by  Mr.  Sherwin.  An  unfortunate  accident  happened  just 
at  the  end  of  the  Opera  ;  after  the  green  curtain  had  descended,  the 
balance  weight  of  one  of  the  scenes  fell,  ami  seriously  injured  Miss 
Povey,  and,  we  understand,  some  others  were  hurt.  Medical  assis- 
tance was  immediately  procured,  and  Miss  Povey  was  conveyed  home 
in  a  coach.  We  trust  to  hear  that  her  wound  is  likely  soon  to  be 
cured.  The  machinery  should  frequently  undergo  inspection,  Miss 
Carr  played  in  the  afterpiece  for  Miss  Povey 

Olympic. — Mr.  Bryant  takes   a  Benefit  here   \\\\i  ng  -he   is 

assisted  by  most  of  the  Stars  from  the  different  Elinor  Theatres. 

Died,  on  the  13th  instant,  in  the  83d  year  of  his  age,  Mr.  Francis 
Blisset,  Comedian,  many  years  one  of  the  most  popular  actors  cf  the 
Bath  Theatre.  Nearly  half  a  century  has  elapsed  since  Mr  Blisset, 
accompanied  by  the  late  highly  estemed  Mr.  Dimond,  made  his  first 
appearance  in  this  City,  and  from  that  time  to  the  termination  of  his 
prbfessional  career,  his  talents  and  his  respectability  secured  to  him 
the  actor's  best  leuaid — the  favour  of  the  public, 


Cfjeatre  $opal.  Cogent  Carton. 

This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 

NATIVE  LAND. 

Aurelio  di  Montalto,  [a  noble  Genoa]  Mr  SINCLAIR, 

Guieseppo,  [a  Senator]  Mr  W.  FARREN, 
Taocredi,    [a  Naval    Commander]     Mr.    COOPER, 

Peregrino,  [valet  to  Aurelio]  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Jocamo,  Mr  BARNES,       Pautucchi,    Mr  EVANS, 

Pierra,  Mr  MEARS, 

Bonamo,  Mr  ATKINS,     Isidro,  Mr  HORREBOW, 

Lugi,  Mr  HENRY,     Rocco,  Mr  RYALS, 

Myrtillo,  Miss  H.  BODEN, 

Zauina,  Miss  LOVE,       Bridesmaid,  Miss  HENRY, 
Clymante,  [betrothed  to  Aurelio]  Miss  PA  TON, 
Biondina,  Miss  M.  TREE. 


To  conclude  with  the  Melo-drama,  called  The 

Charles  the  Second; 

Or,  the  Merry  Monarch. 

King  Charles  the  Second,  Mr  C.  KEMBLE, 

Copp,  Mr  FAWCETT, 
Edward,   [Page  to  the  King]  Mr  DURUSET, 
Lord  Rochester,  Mr  JONES, 
Mary,    (Copp's  Niece  J     Miss    M.    TREE. 
Lady  Clara,  Mrs  FAUCI T. 

Ou  Monday,  George  Barnwell,  with   (1st  time)  Harlequin  and  The 
Dragon  of  Wantley ;  or  Moor,  of  Moor  Hall. 
Printed  &  Published  by  E.Tuquas,  Uemuark-court,  Kxetev-'cbang*,  Strand, 


Cfjeatrt  afcopal,  Mxmy  ^ane. 


«- 


This  Evening,  (18th  time  here)  Weber's  Opera  of 

« • 

Der  Freisclmtz, 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Demon  nf  the  Harts,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMlTH,  Hermit,  Mr  G  SMITH 

Bernhard,   Mr  BEDFORD,      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Witch  of  the  Glen,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Foresters,  Messrs.  COMER,  RANDALL,  fc  YAKNOLD, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  I\Tiss  POVEY. 
Bridesmaids,  Miss  POOLE,    Mrs  TENNANT,  &   Miss  BROWNE 

SCENERY. 

The  Village  of  Hohenwald. — Interior  of  Forester's  Lodge. — The 
Wolf's  Hollow. — Incantation  — Hall  in  the  Jaggerhaus. — Interior  of 
the  Jaggerhans. — The  Valley  *f  Hohenwald. — The  Forest. 


To  conclude  with,  (11th  time)  an  Operatic  Farce,  ©ailed 

My  Uncle  Gabriel. 

Lieut.  Sutton,'    (an  Officer  on  half- pay;    Mr  HORN, 

GaLriel  Omnium,  (a  testy  Citizen)  Mr  GATTIE, 
Scrip,   (his  Nephew,    fonder  of  the   battle  than  the 

Counting-house)    Mr  BEDFORD, 
Tom  Tacit.  Landlord  of  the  Horns  Tavern,  a  pert,   ? 

talkative  little  fellow)  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Jack  Ready,  alias  Peter  Profile,  alias  Ben  Bluster, 

otherwise  Uncle  Gabriel,  Mr  HARLEY. 

Mrs  T.  [Landlady  of  the  Horns  Tavern]  Mrs  ORGER, 
Eliza,  [Niece  toOmniumJ  Miss  POVEY. 

On  Monday,  Pizarro,    with   a  new  Comic   Pantomime,    called   Har- 
lequin and  the  Talking  Bird,  the  Singing  Trees  &  Golden  Waters. 

"  EXHIBITIONS.  • 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Chartres   Cathedral,   and  Brest 

Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Foot  o'clock. 
Mr.  Ftnn's  Fancy  G lass-work ino  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.     Displaying1 

the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working--- 161,  Strand. 
Cosmorama,   209,    Regent  Street,    Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection  of 

Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4. 


A  del  phi  Theatre. 


This  Evening  a  now  Comic  Burletta,  entitled  tlie 

rrue  .Life  of  an  Actor. 


Ji  iih  new  Scenery,  Dresses,  and  Decorations. 

Peregrine  Proteus,  (an  aspirant  to  Thespian  honors)   Mr  WRENCH^ 
IVIr  Jferemv  E?ica4  (a  wealthy  Printer,  hisUnele)  Mr  LFE, 
.        -        :    (hie  forej  Y,     Chalkleyy  Mr5$.$MITH< 

I  di 

it  of      '        }  My  ,   IT, 

.ILIA 
•  .     -IN3C 

'■  .-  •  -■ '    - 

!ER, 
-  Mr  BRAD-  , 

PEK, 
lei  iiiid    .,  sses  Belin-,  Phillips,  &c, 

«      I  (a  hi        I'ragedTarr)  Mr  SANDERS, 
Kumguffin,  (a  low  Comedian)  Mr  DOWSING,     John,  Mr  J.  SHAW, 
Compositors,  Messrs  CAHILL,  PADIHJRY,  &c. 
Sir  Capias  Uooseberrv,  ( Jaetlco  of  the  Peace)  Mr  MEREDITH, 
Davy,  (his  Servant)   Mr  CAMPBELL, 
Mr  Tap'ush,"  Mr  W.  REEViS,        Beadle,  Mr  GAY. 
Bailiffs,  Messrs  PAYNE  and  BUXTON, 
Julia,  (daughter  to  Pica)  Miss  BODEN,  PriscUla",  Miss  ARNOLD, 
Mrs  Mans,  (a  tragic  Actress)  Mrs  DALY, 
Mrs  Delnwhang,  Mrs  BRYAN,     Mis  Macavaddy,  Mrs  1>ENNIS. 
Mademoiselle  Elastique,  Mrs  SEA  RLE;  Mrs  Taplush,  Miss  VJDALL. 

mm  ■in   **T* 

To  conclude  with  the  B arietta  of 

More  Mlunders  than  One  ;  ; 

Or,  the  Irish  Valet 

Old  Melborne,  Mr  WILKINSON, 
Trap,  Mr  SALTER,    Bailiff's  Follower,  Mr  Buxton, 

Youns  Melborne.  Mr  CHAPMAN, 
Larry  Hoolagan,   Mr  POWER, 
Louisa  Lovemore,  Mias  BOOTH,  Lettv,  Mrs  BRYAN 
_Jen^y,_Mi&s  ARNOLD,  Snsa n,  Miss  PARROCK . 

On  Monday  next,  will  be  produced  a  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

HARLEQUIN  &  MOTHER  RED  CAP  ;  or,  the  Fairies  of  the  Rose, 


THE 

Vfttatrtcal  CHisirbir ; 

AND 

Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

« 

44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  958  Friday,  Dec? 24,  1824.  Price  Id. 

J ..  ~  .        i,      m  i  i  g— MB 

Drury  Lane — Der  Freiachutz,  and  My   Uncle  Gabriel,  drew  an 
numerous  audience.     Miss  Carr  again  played  for  Miss  Povey. 

Covent  Garden — The  Opera  of  Native  Land,  and  the  petit  Co- 
medy of  Charles  the  Second  were  performed  to  a  good  house. 

The  Comical  Ballad  of  u  Moor,  of  MoorhaU ;  or,  the  Dragon  of  Wantley* 
on  which  the  Pantomime  at  Covent  Garden  is  founded. 

Old  stories  tell  how  Hercules, 

A  dragon  slew  at  Lerua, 
With  seven  heads  and  fourteen  eyes, 

To  see  and  well  discern-a: 
But  he  had  a  club  this  dragon  to  drub, 

Or  he  had  ne'er  don't,  I  warrant  ye  ; 
But  Moore  of  Mooxehall,  with  nothing  at  all 

He  slew  the  Dragort  of  Wantley. 
This  dragon  had  two  fuiious  wings, 

Each  one  upon  each  shoulder  ; 
With  a  sting  in  his  tail  as  long  as  a  flail, 

Which  made  him  bolder  and  bolder  : 
He  had  long  claws,  and  in  his  jaws, 

Four  and  forty  teeth  of  iron  ; 
With  a  hide  as  tough  as  any  buff, 

Which  did  him  round  environ  ; 
Have  you  not  heard  of  the  Trojan  horse, 

With  seventy  men  in  his  belly  1 
This  dragon  was  not  quite  so  big, 

But  very  near,  I'll  tell  you  ; 
Devoured  he  poor  children  three, 

That  could  not  with  him  grapple  ; 
And  at  one  sup  he  eat  them  up, 

As  one  would  eat  an  apple. 
AH  sorts  of  cattle  this  dragon  did  eat, 

Some  say  he  eat  up  trees, 
And  the  forest  sure  he  would 

Devour  by  degrees  ; 
For  houses  and  churches  were  to  him  geese  and  turkjes  j 

He  eat  all,  and  left  none  behind, 
But  some  stones,  dear  Jack,  which  he  eould  not  crack, 

Which  on  the  hills  you'll  find. 
Some  says  this  Dragon  was  a  witch, 

Some  say  he  was  a  devil ; 
For  from  his  nose  a  smoke  arose, 

And  with  it  burning  snivel  ; 
Hard  by  a  furious  knight  there  dwelt, 

Of  whom  all  towns  did  ring  : 
For  he  could  wrestle,  play  at  quarter-staff,  kick,  cuff,  and  huff, 

Call  son-of-a-whore,  do  any  kind  of  thing  ; 
By  the  tail  and  the  main,  with  his  hands  twain. 

He  swung  a  horse  'till  he  was  dead  ; 
And  what  is  strauger,  he  for  very  anger 

Eat  him  up  all  but  his  head, 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER, 


These  children,  as  I  told,  being  eat"; 

Men,  women,  girls,  and  boys, 
Sighing  and  sobbing,  came  to  his  lodging, 

And  made  a  hideous  noise  : 
O  save  us  all  !  Moore  of  Moore-Hall  ! 

Thou  peerless  knight  of  these  woods ; 
Do  but  slay  this  Dragon,  who  won't  leave  us  a  rag  on, 

We'll  give  thee  all  our  goods. 
Tut,  tut,  quoth  he,  no  goods  I  want, 

But  I  want,  I  want  in  sooth, 
A  fair  maid  of  sixteen,  that's  brisk, 

And  smiles  about  the  mouth  ; 
Hair  black  as  a  sloe,  and  a  skin  white  as  snow, 

With  blushes  her  cheeks  adorning  ; 
To  'noint  me  o'er  night,  e'er  I  go  to  fight, 

And  to  dress  me  in  the  morning* 
This  being  done,  he  did  engage 

To  hew  this  Dragon  down  ; 
But  first  he  went  new  armour  to 

Bespeak  at  Sheffield  town  : 
With  spikes  all  about,  not  within  but  without, 

Of  steel  so  sharp  and  strong  ; 
Both  behind  and  before,  arms,  legs,  and  all  o'er, 

Some  five  or  six  inches  long. 
Had  you  seen  him  in  this  dress, 

How  fierce  he  look'd,  and  how  big, 
You  would  have  thought  him  for  to  be 

Some  Egyptian  Porcupig. 
He  frighted  all,  cats,  dogs,  and  all, 

Each  cow,  each  horse,  and  each  hog  ; 
For  fear  they  did  flee,  for  they  took  him  to  be 

Some  strange  outlandish  hedge-hog. 
To  see  the  sight,  all  people  then, 

Got  upon  trees  and  houses  ; 
On  ohurches  some,  and  chimnies  too  ; 

But  they  put  on  their  trowses, 
Not  to  spoil  their  hose.    As  soon  as  he  arose, 

To  make  him  strong  and  mighty, 
He  drank,  by  the  tale,  six  pots  of  ale, 

And  a  quart  of  aqua  vitae. 
It  is  not  strength  that  always  wins, 

For  wit  does  strength  excel  ; 
Which  made  our  cunning  champion 

Creep  down  into  a  well ; 
Where  he  did  think  this  Dragon  would  drink  ; 

And  so»he  did  in  truth  ; 
And  as  he  stoop'd  low,  he  rose  up  and  cry'd,  boh  I 

And  hit  him  on  the  mouth. 
Two  days  and  a  night  with  this  Dragon  did  fight 

Our  champion  on  the  ground  ; 
Tho'  their  strength  it  was  great,  their  skill  it  was  neat, 

They  never  had  one  wound. 
Then  the  Dragon  ne  shak'd,  trembl'd,  and  quak'd, 

And  down  he  laid  and  cry'd  ; 
First  on  one  knee,  then  on  back  tumbl'd  he, 

So  groan'd,  kick'd,  roar'd,  and  died. 


Marshall's  Original  New  Per istukphic  Panorama,  representing  all  the 
interesting  events  which  happened  to  Bonaparte,  from  his  defeat  at  Water- 
loo till  his  death  ;  displaying  Twelve  Views  of  St.  Helena,  Battles  of  Ge- 
nappe,  Trafalgar,  &c. — Spring  Gardens. 

Printed  &  Published  by  E.Tiiomas*  Denmark-court,  Extffer-'cbang-e,  Strand. 


Cijtatre  3Ropal.  Brutu  £ane. 

Oh  Monday  Evening  will  be  performed  the  Tragic  Play  of 

FIZAR 


frzarro,  Mr  YOUNQE,     Alonzo,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 
Rolla,  Mr  WALLACK,     Orozembo,  Mr  TERRY, 
Ataliba,  Mr  POWELL,    Hualpa,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Tcpac,  Miss  L.  WILLMOTT,     Huasco,  Mr  HONNOR, 
Las  Casas,  Mr  POPE,  Valverde,  Mr  Merced,  High  Priest,  Mr  Horn' 

Elvira,  Mrs  BUNN,     Cora,  Mr  W.  WEST. 
Af(er  which,  (1st  time)  a  Grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

HARLEQUIN  AND 

The  Talking  Bird  ; 

Or,  the  Singing  Trees  and  Golden  Waters. 

Zalec,  Mr  MERCER,     Coralla,  Miss  WILLMOTT, 

Alidor,  Prince  of  Persia,  afterwards  Harlequin,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Slmmlum-Humdrum-Hookum,    (Pantaloon)     Mr  T.  BLANCHARD, 

Ilichi-Itchi-Volti-Fnnni,  afterwards  Clown,  Mr  KIRBY. 
Parizade,  Princess  of  Persia,  afterwards  Columbine,  Miss  BARNETT> 
The  Enchanter,  Mr  COMER,  Chin-tie,  Master  WIELAND, 

Genius  of  the  Golden  Waters,  Miss  CARK, 
Mrs  Sudds,  Mrs  Brown,     Mrs  Scrubbwell,  Mrs  Light, 
Rival  Hail -Cutters,  Messrs  Honor  &  Asbury,     Samuel,   Mr  Hughes, 
Donald,  (with  a  Song)  Master  Edmonds. 

SCEJSERY. 

1.  Zalec's  Abode  and  Colossal  Guide-Light. — 2.  Grove  of  Singing 
Trees. — 3.  Enchanted  Aviary — 4.  The  Crystal  Grotto  and  Golden 
Waters.— 5.  Italian  Sea  Port.— 6.  Court  Yard  of  an  Inn.— 7.  The 
Second  Arch  of  Westminster  Bridge, — 8.  A  Peep  at  Treadnecdle 
Street.— 9.  A  Short  Walk  to  the  West  End. — 10.  The  Washing  Com- 
pany — 11.  Tobacconist's  Shop  in  the  Vicinity  of  London. — 12.  The 
Firmament. — 13.  Auld  Reekie. — 14.  Exterior  of  Haunted  House. — - 
15.  Haunted  Kitchen. — 16.  Gipsey  Haunt  in  Ruins  of  an  Abbey,  by 
Moonlight. — 17.  Terrestrial  Temple  of  the  Peri. 

On  Tuesday,  Der  Frcisehutz. 

TO  THE  PUBLIC. — The  very  liberal  encouragement  bestoweu  on  The 
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%i)mt\t  Ilopl,  Cogent  Catfmt, 

On  Monday  Evening  the  Tragedy  of 

iwe 


Thorougbgoud.,  3\lr  EGERTON,     Uncle,  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

George  Barnwell,  Mr  COOPER, 

Truman,  Mr  BAKER,     Blunt,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Mai  -in,  Miss  JONES,    Lucy,  Mrs  GIBBS,    Millwood,  Mrs  FAUCIT. 

After  which,  (first  time)  a  grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harieauin  and  The 


Wantley 


9 


Or,  Moor,  of  Moor  Hal]. 

More,  of  More  Hall,  a  valiant  Knight,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Moore,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLAR, 

Peter  Gripe,  (afserwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

The  Dragon  of  Wantly,    (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Suipherball,  the  King  of  Fire,  Mr  EVANS, 

Crystillio,  Fairy  of  the  Fountains,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Nurseryman,  Mr  COLLETT,      Mrs  Pumpkin,  Mrs  HEATH, 

Peachblosom,  Miss  BARNETT,     Mr  Deputy  Douhlebody,  Mr  Ryals 

Coachman  and  Guard  of  the  Mail,  Messrs  Griffiths,  &  Chaplin, 

Dandy  Pieman.g  MrO'Brian,  Dutch  Broorn woman,  MrsVan-Birch-Got 

Mayflower,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER. 

SCENER  Y. 
Scene  1. — Interior  of  a  Copper  Mine,  the  Palace  of  Sulphurball. — 
2.  Ratherham  Green,  at  Wantly  in  Yorkshire.-— 3.  More  Hall  and 
Park. — 4.  The  Dragon's  Well  and  Fairy  Temple. — 5.  General' View 
of  York.— -6.  Nurseryman's  House  and  Grounds. — -7,  The  New  Inn  & 
White  Horse,  Fetter  Lane. — 8.  Inside  of  Watch-House. — 9.  Rother. 
hit  he,  a  >d  the  Projected  Tunnel  under  the  Thames. — 10.  Blaekfriar's 
Bridge  Macadamizing  —The  Grand  Sailing  Match  for  the  Cumber- 
land Cup,  represented  in  a  Moving  Panorama,  commencing  at  Black- 
friar's Bridge,  passing  through  the  other  Bridges,  and  shewing  the 
intended  Alterations  in  the  Grand  Promenade  on  the  Banks  of  the 
Thames,  and  ending  with  the  Arrival  of  the  different  Sailing  Boats  at 
12.  Cumberland  Gardens. — 13.  Cheap  Wine  Company,  Patent  Me- 
dicine shop,  The  Three  Jolly  Brewers — 14.  The  Horns  at  Kenning- 
ton — 15.  The  Town  of  Epsom. — 16  Epsom  Race  Course. — 17.  The 
Grand  Stand  on  the  Downs. — 18.  The  Waggon  in  Danger,  and  Vessel 
in  Safety. — 19.  Exterior  of  a  Cavern. — 20.  Chrystillo's  Palace  and 
Fairy  Fountains, 

On  Tuesday,  John  Bull. 


Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Chartras   Cathedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour— Open  Daily  fiom  Ten  till  Four  o'Cioek. 


THE 


Cltiatrtral  <Mw5cvtev ; 

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44  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

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Brury  Lane — Der  Freixchutz,  and   My    Uncle  Gqbriel,  drew  an 
numerous  audience.     Mips  Carj*  again  played  for  Miss  Povey. 

Covent  jLJarden— The  Opera  of  Jtfativc  Land,  and  the  petit  Co- 
medy of  Charles  the  Second  were  performed  to  a  good  house. 

The  Comical  Ballad  of  4t  BJoor,  of  Moorhall ;  or,  the  Dragon  of  WciitleyS 
on  which  the  Pantomime  at  Covent  Garden  is  founded. 

Old  stories  tell  how  Hercules, 

A  dragon  slew  at  Lerna, 
With  seven  hpads  and  fourteen  eyes. 

To  see  and  well  discern-a: 
But  he  had  a  club  this  dragon  to  drub, 

Or  he  had  ne'er  don't,   I  warrant  ye  ; 
But  Moore  of  Moorehall,  wjth  nothing  at  all 

He  slew  the  Dragon  of  Wantley. 
This  dragon  had  two  furious  wings, 

Each  one  upon  each  shoulder  ; 
With  a  sttog  In  Ms  tail  as  long  as  a  flail. 

Which  made  him  bolder  and  bolder : 
He  had  long  claws,  aha  in  his  jaws, 

Four  and  forty  teeth  of  iron  ; 
With  a  hide  as  touph  as  any  buff. 

Which  did  him  round  environ  3 
Have  you  not  heard  of  the  Trojan  horse, 

With  seventy  men  in  his  belly  ? 
This  dragon  was  not  quite  so  big, 

But  very  near,  I'll  tell  you  ; 
Devoured  he  poor  children  three, 

That  could  not  with  him  grapple  ; 
And  at  one  sup  he  eat  them  up, 

As  one  would  eat  an  apple. 
AH  sorts  of  cattle  this  dragon  did  eat, 

Some  say  he  eat  up  trees, 
And  the  forest  sure  he  would 

Devour  by  degrees  ; 
For  houses  and  churches  were  to  him  geese  and  turkies'; 

He  eat  all,  and  left  none  behind, 
But  some  stones,  dear  Jack,  which  he  could  not  crack, 

Which  on  the  hills  you'll  find.  '  '  ' 

Sdme  says  this  Dragon  was  a  witch, 

Some  say  he  was  a  devil ; 
For  from  his  nose  a  smoke  arose, 

And  with  it  burning  snivel  ; 
Hard  by  a  furious  knight  there  dwelt, 

Of  whom  all  towns  did  ring: 
.   For  he  could  wrestle,  play  at  quarter-staff,  kick,  cuff,  and  huff, 

Call  son-of-a-whore,  do  any  kipd  of  thing  ; 
By  the  tail  and  the  main,  with  his  hands  twain, 

He  swung  a  horse  'till  he  was  dead  , 
And  what  is  stranger,  he  for  very  anger. 

Eat  him  up  all  but  his  head. 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER. 


These  children,  as  I  told,  being  eat ; 

Men,  cornet),  girls, 'and  boys, 
Sighing  and  sobbing,  came  to  Ms  lodging^ 

And  made  a  hideous  noise  : 
O  save  us  all  !  Moore  of  Moore-Hall  ! 

Thou  peerless  knight  of  trrese'Woibds  ; 
Do  but  slay  this  Dragon,  who  won't  leave  us  a  rag  on  ; 

We'll  give  thee  all  our  goods. 
Tut,  tut,  quoth  he,  no  goods  I  want, 

But  I  want,  I  want  in  sooth,  , 
A  fair  maid  of  sixteen,  that's  brisk, 

And  smiles  about  the  mouth  ; 
,  Hair  black  as  a  sloe,  and  a  skin  white  as  snow7 

With  blushes  her  cheeks  adorning  ; 
To  'noint  me  o'er  night,  e'er  I  go  to  fight, 

And  to  dress  me  in  the  morning* 
This  being  done,  he  did  engage 

To  hew  this  Dragon  down  ; 
But  first  he  went  new  armour  to 

Bespeak  at  Sheffield  town  :  *** 

With  spikes  all  about,  not  within  but  without, 

Of  steel  so  sharp  and  strong  ; 
Both  behind  and  before,  arms,  legs,  and, all  o'er, 
k  Some  five  or  six  inches  long.  ~T 

Had  you  seen  him  in  this  dress, 

How  fierce  he  look'd,  and  how  big,  .      ~ 

You  would  have  thought  him  for  to  be 

Some  Egyptian  Porcupig. 
He  frighted  all,  cats,  dogs,  and  all, 

Each  cow,  each  horse,  and  each  hog  ;  ""■ 

For  fear  they  did  flee,  for  they  took  him  to  be 

Some  strange  outlandish  hedge-hog. 
To  see  the  sight,  all  people  then, 

Got  upon  trees  and  houses  ; 
On  ohm  ches  some,  and  chimnies  too  ; 

But  they  put  on  their  trowses, 
Not  to  spoil  their  hose.    As  soon  as  he  arose,  .^ 

To  make  him  strong  and  mighty, 
He  drank,  by  the  tale,  six  pots  of  ale, 

And  a  quart  of  aqua  vitae. 
It  is  not  strength  that  always  wins. 

For  wit  does  strength  excel  ; 
Which  made  our  cunning  champion 

Creep  down  into  a  well  : 
Where  he  did  think  this  Dragon  would  dfink  ; 

And  so  he  did  in  truth  ; 
And  as  he  stoop 'd  low,  he  rose  up  and  cry'd,  boh  ! 

And  hit  him  on  the  mouth. 
Two  days  and  a  night  with  this  Dragon  did  fight 

Our  champion  on  the  ground  ; 
Tho'  their  strength  it  was  great,  their  skill  it  was  neat, 

They  never  had  one  wound. 
Then  the  Dragon  ne  shak'd,  trembl'd,  and  quak'd, 

And  down  he  laid  and  cry'd  ; 
First  on  one  knee,  then  on  back  tumbl'd  he, 

So  groan'd,  kick'd,  roar'd*  and  died* 

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loo till  his  death ;  displaying  Twelve  Views  of  St.  Helena,  Battles  of  Ge- 
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9 


Pizarro,  Mr  YOUNGE,     Alonzo,  Mr  ARMSTRONG, 
Rolls,  Mr  WALLACK,     Orozcmbo,  Mr  TERRY, 
Ataliba,  Mr  POWELL,    Hualpa,  Mr  GATTIE, 
Topac,  Miss  L.  WILLMOTT,     Huasco,  Mr  HONNOR> 
Las  Casas,  Mr  POPE,  Valverde,  Mr  Mercer,  High  Priest,  Mr  Hors 

Elvira,  Mrs  BUNN,     Cora,  Mr  W.  WEST, 
After  which,  (1st  time)  a  Grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

HARLEQUIN  AND 

Talking 

Or,  the  Singing  Trees  and  Golden  Waters. 

Zalec,  Mr  MERCER,    Coralla.  Miss  WILLMOTT, 

Alidor,  Prince  of  Persia,  afterwards  Harlequin,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Shumhim*Humdrum-Hookum,    (Pantaldon)     Mr  T.  BLANCH ARt), 

Hichi*it«hi-Volti-Funni,  afterwards  ClOwh,  Mr  KIRBY. 
Parizade,  Princess  of  Persia,  afterwards  Columbine,  Miss  BARNETT> 
The  Enchanter,  Mr  COMER,  Chin-tie,  Master  WIELANt), 

Genius  of  the  Golden  Waters,  Miss  CARR, 
Mis  Siidds,  Mrs  Brown,     Mrs  Scrubbwell,  Mrs  Light, 
Rival  Hair-Cutters,  Messrs  Honor  &  Asbury,     Samuel,   Mr  Hughes, 
Donald,  (with  a  Song)  Master  Edmonds. 

SCENERY. 

1.  Zalcc's  AbocU  and  Colossal  Guide-Light. — 2.  Grove  of  Singing 
Trees. — 3.  Enchanted  Aviarj*— 4.  The  Crystal  Grotto  and  Golden 
Waters. — 5.  Italian  Sea  Port. —  6.  Court  Yard  of  an  Inn. — 7.  The 
Second  Arch  of  Westminster  Bridge. — 8.  A  P«ep  at  Treadneedle 
Street.— 9.  A  Short  Walk  to  the  West  End.— 10.  The  Washing  Com- 
pany-r-sil.  Tobacconist's  Shop  ,in  the  Vicinity  of  London. — 12.  The 
Firmament.; — 13.  Auld  Reekie;- — 14.  Exterior  of  Haunted  House.— 
15.  Haunted  Kitchen. — 10.  Gipsey  Haunt  in  Ruins  of  an  Abbey,  by 

Moonlight. — 17.  Terrestrial  Temple  of  the  Peri. 

_ 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischuti 


TO  THE  PUBLIC— The  very  liberal  encouragement  bestowed  on  The 
Theatrical  Observer,  for  upwards  of  three  years,  has  induced  the  Pro- 
prietors to  publish  «n  the  1st  of  January,  1825,  a  Weekly  Edition,  under  the 
.Title  of  THE  WEEKLY  DRAMATIC  REGISTER,  -which  will  contain 
the  whole  of  the  original  Matter  that  has  appeared  in  the  preceding  Week's 
Numbers  of  The  Theatr>cal  Observer.  Also,  the  Announcements  of  the 
different  Theatres  for  the  ensuing  week.  It  will  be  ready  for  delivery  every 
Saturday  morning,  at  this  Office,  and  may  be  had,  by  order,  of  all  Bookiellers 
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.        *  ■ 

Cfjeatte  3&opal.  Co\ieut  CaiDen. 

«VCTMttl'-.»1'l..  -  ■!■  II    H.»    ■■»»»—« 

This  Evening  the  Tragedy  of 

George  Barnwell, 

Thoroughgood,  Mr  EGERTON,     Uncle.  Mr  CHAPMAN, 

George  Barnwell,  Mr  C6OPER, 

Truman,  Mr  BAKEft,     Blunt,  Mi  ATKINS, 

Maria,  Miss  JONES,    Lucy,  Mrs  GIBBS,    Millwood,  Mrs  FAUCfT 

— ■•»- 

After  which,  (first  time)  t  grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  and  The 

Or,  Moor,  of  Moor  Hirl;    l 

More,  of  More  Hall,  a  valiant  Knight,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Moore,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Peter  Gripe,  (afserwards  IJantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 
The  Dragon  of  Wanfly,    (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDJ, 
Snlpherhall,  the  King  of  Fire,  Mr  EVANS, 
Crystillio,  Fairy  of  the  Fountains,  Master  LONGHUR§T, 
Nurseryman,  Mr  COLLETT,     Mrs  Pumpkin,  Mrs  HEATH, 
Peachblosom,  MissBARNETT,     Mr  Deputy  Doublebody,  i\j  Ryals 

Coachman  and  Guard  of  the  Mail,  Messrs  Griffiths,  &  Chaplin, 

Dandy  Pieman  4  MrO'Brian,  Dutch  Broomwoman,  Mrs  Van-Birch-Got 

Mayflower,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMEU, 

SCENERY. 
Scone  1. — Interior  of  a  Copper  Mine,  the  Palace  of  Suiphurball.— 
2.  Bother  ham  Green,  at  Wantl^" in  Yorkshire.— 3.  More  fcfall  and 
Paik. — 4.  The  Dragon's  WeW  and  Fairy  Temple.— 5.  General  View 
of  York. — 6.  Nurseryman's  House  and  Grounds.— 7.  The  New  Inn  & 
White  Horse,  Fetter  Lane,— 8.  Inside  of  Watch-House. — 9.  Bother, 
hithe,  aiid  the  Projected  Tunnel  under  the  Thames. — 10.  Blackfriar's 
Bridge  Macadamising.--- The  Grand  Sailing  Match  for  the  Cumber- 
land  Cup,  represented  in  a  Moving  Panorama,  commencing  at  Black- 
friar's  Bridge,  passing  through  the  other  Bridges,  and  shewing  the 
intended  Alterations  in  the  Grand  Promenade  on  the  Banks  of  the 
Thames,  and  ending  with  the  Arriral  of  the  different  Sailing  Boats  at 
12.  Cumberland  Gardens. — 13.  Cheap  Wine  Company,  Patent  Me- 
dicine Shop,  The  Three  Jolly  Brewers  —14.  The  Horns  at  Kenning- 
ton — 15.  The  Town  of  Epsom.— 16.  Epsom  Race  Course.-^! 7.  The 
Grand  Stand  on  the  Downs. — 18.  The  Waggon  in  Danger,  and  Vessel 
in  Safety. — 19.  Exterior  of  a  Cavern.r—  20.  Chrystillo's  Palace  and 
Fairy  Fountains, 

To-morrow,  Johjj  Bujl, 


Diorama^  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Chartres   Cathedral,   and  Bre&t 
Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  ©'Clock. 


THE 

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"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  960  Tuesday,  Dec? 28,  1824.  Price  \d. 

SDrurp  Hanc  -€gpatre» 

The  Play  of  Pizarro  was  represented  here  last  njght,  to  an  excel- 
lent house.  Afterwards  was  produced  a  new  Pantomime,  entitled 
Harlequin  and  the  Talking  Bird ;  the  Singing  Trees  and  Golden 
Heaters.  In  the  course  of  it  we  are  delighted  with  a  very  fine  sea 
view,  while  we  are,  at  the  same  time,  amused  with  some  of  the  tricks 
of  the  Clown  and  his  comrades.  The  quiz  against  the  size  of  the 
hairy  caps  of  the  Guards  failed  ;  and  the  pickpockets  at  the  Lord 
Mayor's  Show  did  not  deserve  much  booty,  from  their  want  of  skill 
in  their  adventurous  vocation.  The  omission  of  both  those  scenes, 
and  that  of  the  arrival  of  the  rocket-coach,  might  also  he  advanta- 
geous ;  although  there  was  a  something  ludicrous  in  the  rocket  seizing 
on  the  dickey  behind  the  coach,  and  twirling  Clown  and  Pantaloon  in 
the  midst  of  the  nies  which  the  rocket  emitted.  The  glass-blowers 
procession  might  share  the  same  fate.  The  panoramic  view  was 
good  ;  and  the  transformation  of  a  few  old  houses  into  the  premises 
of  the  Steam- washing  company,  was  amongst  the  best  hits  in  the 
mechanical  department  of  the  piece.  The  shop  was  closed  too  sud- 
denly, but,  perhaps,  jt  was  intended  to  apply  to  some  other  scene. 
Auld  Riekie,  a  scene  by  Stanfield,  was  a  fine  specimen,  an(d  some  of 
our  Edinburgh  friends  recognised  the  Calton  Hill,  and  the  Tron 
Church,  and  part  of  the  New  Town  of  Edinburgh,  with  earnest  feel- 
ings of  delight.  In  point,  however,  of  effect,  the  Haunted  Kitchen, 
painted  by  Hollogan  and  Adams,  was  decidedly  the  favorite.  It  is  a 
burlesque  on  the  incantation  scene  in  Her  Freischutz ,  and  is  very 
well  managed.  Some  of  the  scenes  are  admirable  specimens  of  art, 
particularly  the  first  and  last  scenes.  Master  Edmonds  sang  a  very 
pretty  Scotch  air,  and  was  deservedly  encored,  and  the  curtain  fell 
amidst  great  applause. 

Cofccnt  €atbcn  €ijeatrc* 

At  this  Theatre  the  tragedy  of  George  Barnwell  was  acted,  in 
which  Mr.  Cooper  supported  the  principal  character  with  considera- 
able  ability,  Mrs.  Faucit  was  the  Millwood.  But  the  great  attrac- 
tion of  the  evening  was  the  Christmas  Pantomime,  entitled  The  Dra- 
gon of  JVantley  ;  or,  More  of  More  Hall.  It  is  said  Mr.  Grimaldi, 
junior,  had  the  arrangement  of  this  piece,  but  we  must  say  there 
was  little  of  variety  in  the  tricks.  His  quick  journey  from  York  to 
London,  and  his  steam  apparatus  for  travelling,  were  perhaps  the 
iiewc6t  and  the  best.     The  new  Columbine,  Miss  fiomei ,  fa  very  clt~ 


THEATRICAL    OBSERVER 


v«r ;  she  danced  in  a  graceful  style.  Mr.  Barnes's  Pantaloon  was 
highly  laughable.  T\e  scenery  was  in  many  instances  worthy  the 
high  reputation  of  this  estahlishment  for  its  scenic  embellishments. 
Of  these  the  best  scene  (a  truly  admirable  one)  was  the  grand  sail- 
ling-match,  by  the  Harlequin,  the  Spitfire,  the  St.  George,  and  the 
Don  Giovanni,  for  the  Cumberland  Cup,  iepresented  in  a  moving  pan- 
drama,  commencing  at  Blackfriars-bridge,  passing  through  the  other 
bridges,  and  showing  the  intended  alterations  of  the  grand  promenade 
on  the  banks  of  the  Thames.  Epsom  Race-course  was  laughably 
represented  by  an  ill-dressed  mob,  and  a  few  Poneys.  There  was 
a  very  correct  representation  however,  of  Blackfriars-bridge  Mac- 
adamizing. This  Pantomime  is  certainly  not  the  best  we  have  seen 
at  this  house  ;  but  it  has  enough  of  bustling  changes,  united  with 
the  beautiful  scenery,  to  render  it  attractive  for  some  time.  The 
house  was  extremely  crowded. 

The  Adelphi,  new  Pantomime,  was  successful,  as  Was  also  one  at 
The  Olympic,  called  Simple  Simon.,.. Both  houses  were  crowded. 

The  Morning  Herald  has  the  following  article  in  its  number  of 
yesterday. — 

k*  Miss  Foote. — The  following  is  the  copy  of  an  anonymous  Letter 
we  yesterday  received.  We  hope  that  what  the  writer  states  is  true, 
and  that  the  Colonel  intends  to  make  a  handsome  settlement  on  that 
young  lady  whom  he  has  so  cruelly  used. 

"  To  the  Editor  of  The  Morning  Herald. 

M  Sir — Several  letters  having  appeared  in  your  Paper, ■■containing 
severe  animadversions  on  the  conduct  of  Colonel  Berkley  towards 
Miss  Foote,  I  presume  that  in  justice  to  Colonel  Berkeley,  you  will 
not  refuse  to  inform  the  world,  that  Colonel  Berkley  has  formed  a 
voluntary  resolution  to  secure  a  comfortable  provision  to  Miss  Foote, 
for  the  remainder  of  her  life,  and  has  communicated  to  Miss  Footf. 
an  offer  of  this  nature.  This  act  of  justice  on  the  part  of  Colonel 
Berkley,  is  intended  to  secure  MissFooTE  against  distress  and  want, 
in  case  she  should  be  prevented  by  sickness,  or  any  other  accident, 
from  pursuing  her  profession  of  the  stage.  The  above-mentioned 
fact  is  communicated  upon  the  highest  authority. 

'•  1  remain,  Sir,  your  obedient  Servant,  &c.  &e." 

With  respect  to  the  above  letter,  we  beg  to  remark  that,  if  it  is 
sent  without  authority,  it  is  inserted  by  the  enemies  of  Mis^  Foote. 
But  if  well  founded,  we  are  sure  every  one  will  be  glad  to  find  that 
Colonel  Berkley  is  alive  to  the  obvious  duty  which  the  circumstances 
between  him  and  the  lady  in  question,  requires  of  his  honor,  h\s  feel- 
ing, and  his  sense  of  justice. — (Fd.) 

Marshall's  Original  New  Pbhis.tipvPHIQ  Panorama,  representing  all  the 
interesting-  events  which  happened  1o  Ponaparte,  from  his  defeat  at  Water- 
loo till  his  death  ;  displaying  Twelve  Views  of  St.  Helena,  Battles  of  Ge- 
nappe,  Trafalgar,  &e. — Great  Room,  Spring  Gartens. 

Printed  &  Published  by  id. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  LCxete-r-'change,  Strand. 


9 


beatte  Ixopal.  Bnu»  itaue. 

This  Evening,  (20tji  time)  Weber's  Opera  of 
•  • 

Der  Freischutz. 

Ottocar,  Mr  MERCER,     Kalian,  Mr  KNIGHT, 

Casper,  Mr  HORN,  Zamiel,  Mr  O.  SMITH,  Hermit,  Mv  G  SMITH 

Bernhard,    Mr  BEDFORD.      Adolpb,  Mr  T.  COOKE, 

Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Bose,  Mrs  BEDFORD. 

Af(er  which,  (2nd  time)  a  Grand  Comic  Pantomime,   called 

HA RLEQUIN  A  WD 

'alking 

Or,  the  Singing-  Trees  and  Golden  Waters. 

Zalec.  Mi   MERCER,     Coralla,  Miss  WILLMOTT, 

Alidor,  Prince  of  Persia,  afterwards  Harlequin,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Shumlum-Hnmdrnm-Hooknm,    (PaiKt«1po»)     Mr  T.   BLANCHAKD, 

Hichi-ftchi-Volli-Fuimi,  afterwards  Clown,  Mr  KIRBY. 
Parizadc,  Princess  of  Persia,  afterwards  Columbine,  Miss  BARNETT, 
The  Enchanter,  Mr  COMER,  Chin-tie,  Master  WIELAND, 
Genius  of  the  Golden  Waters,  Miss  CARH, 
Mrs  Sudds,  Mrs  Brown,     Mrs  Scruhbwell,  Mrs  Light, 
Rival  Hair-Cutlers,  Messrs  Honor  &  Asbury,     Samuel,   Mr  Hughes, 
Donald,  (with  a  Song)  Master  Edmonds. 
SC8JVERY. 
.1.  Zalec's  Abode  and  Colossal  Guide-Light. — 2.  Grove   of  Singing 
Trees.  —3.  Enchanted  Aviary — 4.    The  Crystal  Grotto   and   Golden 
Waters. — 5.  Italian  Sea  Port. — 6.  Court    Yard   of  an    Inn. — 7.  The 
Second  Aicli    of  Westminster    Bridge. — 8.  A    Peep    at    Treadneedle 
Street.— 9.  A  Short  Walk  to  the  West  End.— 10.  The  Washing  Com- 
pany— 11.   'i  oh.iccoriist's  Shop  In  the    Vicinity  of  London. — 12.  The 
Firmament. — 13.  Auld    Reekie. — 14.  Exterior  of  Haunted   House. — 
15.   Haunted  Kitchen. — 10.  Gipsey  Haunt  in  Ruins  of  an  Abbey,  by 
Moonlight. — 17.  Terrestrial  Temple  of  the  Peri. 

To-morrow,  The  Fatal  Powy. 

"  TO  THE  PUBLIC— The  very  liberal  encouragement  bestowed  on  The 
Th*.ubical  Observer,  for  upwards  of  three  years,  has  induced  the  Pro- 
prietors to  publish  o:i  the  1st  of  January,  1895,  a  Weekly  Edition,  under  the 
Title  of  THE  WEEKLY  DRAMATIC  REGISTER,  which  will  contain 
the  whole  of  the  original  Matter  that  has  appeared  in  the  preceding  W«*k's 
"Numbers  of  T»e  Ttt£AT.RiCAL  Observer.  Also,  the  Announcements  of  the 
different  Theatres  for  the  ensuing- week.  It  will  be  ready  for  delivery  every 
Saturday  morning,  at  this  Office,  and  may  be  had,  by  order,  of  ail  Booksellers 
and  Newsmen. — Price  'three- Halfpence. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Charlies    Cathedral,    and   Brest 
Harbour — Open  Daily  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 


Cfiratft  3&opaL  Couent  CarDen. 

This  livening  the  Comedy  of 

ohn'buix. 


Peregrine,  Mr  COOPER,     Hon.  Mr  Shuffleton,  Mr  JONES, 

Sir  Simon  Rochdale,  Mr  BLANCH  A  RD,     F.  Rochdale,  Mr  BAKER 

Job  Thombcrrv,  Mr  FA WCETT.     John  Burr,  Mr  ATKINS, 

Dennis  Brulgruddery,  Mr  CONNOR,  Dan,  Mr  RAYNER, 

Lady  Caroline  Braymore,  Mrs  CT1ATTERLEY, 

'  Mary  Thornbciry,  Miss  CHESTER, 

Blrs  Brulgruddery,   Mrs  DAVENPORT. 

After  which,  (2nd  time)  a  grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  and   The 


agon  01  w  nil ney  5 

r,  Moor,  of  Moor  Hall. 


More,  of  More  Hall,  a  valiant  Knight,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Moore,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)  Mr  ELLAR, 
Peter  Gripe,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

The  Dragon  of  Wantly,    (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALD|, 

Sulpberball,  the  King  of  Fire,  Mr  EVANS, 

Cr'.siHio,  Fairy  of  the  Fountains,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Nurseryman.  Mr  COLLETT,      .Mrs  Pumpkin,  Mrs  HEATH, 
Peacbblosom,  Miss  BARNETT,     Mr  Deputy  Doublebody,  Mr  Ryals 

Coachman  and  Guaid  of  the  Mail,  Messrs  Griffiths,  &  Chaplin, 

Dandy  Pieman,    MrO'Brian,  Dutch  Broomwoman,  MrsVan-Birch-Got 

Mayflower,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER. 

SCENERY. 

Scone  1. — Interior  of  a  Copper  Mine,  the  Palace  of  Sulpburball. — • 
2.  Rotherham  Green,  at  Wantly  in  Yorkshire.  —3 .  More  Hall  and 
Paik. — 4.  'Use  Dragon's  Well  and  Fairy  Temple. — 5.  General  View 
of  York. — 0.  Nurseryman's  House  and  Grounds. — 7.  The  New  Inn  & 
White  Horse,  Fetter  Lane. — 8.  Inside  of  Watch-House. — 9.  Rother. 
Lithe,  and  the  Projected  Tunnel  under  the  Thames. — 10.  BlacRfriar's 
Bridge  Macadamizing.— The  Grand  Sailing  Match  for  the  Cumber- 
land Cup,  represented  in  a  Moving  Panorama,  commencing  at  Black- 
friar's  Bridge,  passing  through  the  other  Bridges,  and  shewing  the 
intended  Alterations  in  the  Grand  Promenade  on  the  Banks  of  the 
Thames,  and  ending  with  the  Arrival  of  the  different  Sailing  Boats  at 
12.  Cumberland  Gardens. — 13.  Cheap  Wine  Company,  Patent  Me- 
dicine Shop,  The  Tlvree  Jolly  Brewers — 14.  The  Horns  at  Kenning- 
ton — 15.  The  Town  of  Epsom. — 16.  Epsom  Race  Course. — 17.  The 
Grand  Stand  on  the  Downs. — 18.  The  Waggon  tin  Danger,  and  Vessel 
in  Safety. — 19.  Exterior  of  a  Cavern. — 20.  Chrystttlo's  Palace  and 
Fairy  Fountains. 

To-morrow,  Dei  Freiscbutz. 


YLlK 


TElit&ttit&l  Wb&txbev ; 


4tl» 


Daily  Bills  of  the  Play. 

^  Nothing  extenuate  nor  fiet  down  aught  in  malice." 

*■"    ^^     -*•*       *r     ^*    *~     >""     **" 

Ko.  961        Wednesday,  Dec. 29,   1824.  Price  Id. 

Cobcitt  <2atfccn  €ljcatrc* 

Ike  excellent  Comedy  of  John  Bull  was  performed  here  last  nighr, 
and  was  as  entertaining  as   the  Gods  would  permit  it  io  be,  whose 
occasional  thunders  sometimes  shook  the  mortal  doings  on  the  stag  . 
Of  all  the  well-acted  characters  in  this  piece,  that  of.  Job  Thornbcrr>j 
stands  distinguished   by  the  admirable   acting  of  Mr.  Fawcelt,  wl 
has  made  it  as  much  his  o;vn  property,  as  Calo  was  that  of  the iate 
Mr.  Kemble,  or  Tyke  that  of  poor  fcmery.     There   is  no   one  o,i  f-\ 
stage,  at  least,  on  the  London  stage,  and  if  on  the  Provinchl  boaias 
ho  must  be  a  beclouded   star,  who  can  approach    Mr.  Fpwce.ft  in  a 
happy  blending   of  thorough  good  humor,  with  natural    torches    of 
simple  pathos.     ]\rost  performers   who   attempt  this  line  of  acting, 
fail  by  overdoing  either  the  one  feeling  or   the    other,  and   are    apt ^ 
therefore,  to  produce   an   effect  like  the  meeting  of  fire   and   water 
namely,  a  hissing  noise.     Mr.  Fawcett,  on  the  present  occasion,   was 
ns  effective  as    over,  and,  accordingly,  received   a  due   shine   of  ap- 
plause.    Miss  Chester's   Mary  was   well   done  ;  but,  we   don't    know- 
how  it  is,  our  association  of  ideas  were  not  in  her  favour.    Mr.  .Toi 
is  ever  entertaining  in  a  pre-eminent  degree  in  any  thing  npproa         ; 
a  Fop  or  Fashionist.     His  Tom   Shvjfflcton  would   do   honor    to   any 
part  of  the  parish  of  St.  James's.     There  is  Lady  Caroline,  by  Mrs. 
Cbfltt'erley,    Peregrine,    by  Mr.   Cooper,    Sir  Simon   Rochdale,    hf 
Mr.  Blanchard,  Dennis  Brulgrnddery,  by  Mr.  Connor,  and  his  spouse4 
by  Mrs.  Davenport,  and  Dan,  by  Mr.  Itayner,  all  meriting  our  prai> 
so  we  must  lump  them  together,  and  just    say  they  ably  assisted 
do  justice  to  "  George  Col  man  the  Younger." 

The  new  Pantomime  followed  with  many  improvements,  and   w 
eff  capitally.— -The  house  was  very  full. 

SDrutp  %n\\t  €tyeatcci 

After  Dcr  Freischutz,  the  beautiful  music  of  which  met  with 
some  opposition  from  the  godx,  the  new  Pantomime  was  received 
with  great  mirth,  and  closed  with  a  due  share  of  applause. 


t&      — 


Aoki.phi. — Id  compliance  with  annual  custom,  this  jfheatre  present- 
ed on  Monday  night  to  its  visitors  a  new  pantomime,  founded  upon 
the  powers  of  Mother  lied  Cap,  a  personage  whose  name  has,  v-p  be* 
licve',  often  excited  terror  in  the  minds   of   the  younger   part  of    the- 


THEATRICAL    OBSERVER, 


creation.  The  mischievous  crone  performs  her  feats,  furnished  with 
bad  rhymes  and  a  substantial  cane :  the  former  she  uses  for  the  beni- 
fit  of  her  audience,  and  the  latter  she  exercises  most  unsparingly  up- 
on the  back  and  shoulders  of  her  knavish  valet,  who  is  not  quite  as 
expert  in  the  performance  of  his  duties  has  she  would  wish.  Two 
lovers,  Harlequin  and  Columbine,  are  objects  of  her  milignity  ;  the 
latter  she  seperates  from  her  betrothed,  and  by  means  of  her  skill  in 
magic,  she  deprives  the  nimble  swain  of  all  activity,  and  renders  him 
motionless.  In  all  her  machi nations,  our  friend  Mother  Red  Cap  is, 
liowever,  defeated  by  the  intervention  of  the  Fairies  of  the  Rose,  who 
en  a  Die  the  lovers  to  triumph  over  their  tormentor,  and  terminate  their 
courtship  with  a  marriage  which,  according  to  all  dramatic  laws,  is  to 
lead  to  endless  happiness.  There  was  of  course  the  usual  number  of 
clowns,  whose  sagacity  and  intellect  are  according  to  the  prescribed 
rugulations  of  pantomime,  lodged  in  their  lower  extremities.  These 
performers  acquitted  themselves,  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  audience, 
and  their  antics  called  down  applause  of  the  spectators,  on  whom  (con* 
sidering  the  season)  it  would  be  out  of  all  oharacter  to  be  fastidous 
or  severe.  The  house  was  crowded  to  excess,  and  the  piece  was  well 
received. 

Olympic.*.. This  theatre  greeted  its  Christmas  friends  with  two  new 
holiday  pieces  on  Monday  night,  after  the  performance  of  the  Mad 
jJctor.  The  first  piece,  under  the  title  Frank-in-Steam,  was  a 
laughable  burlesque  upon  the  romance  of  Frankenstein,  and  appeared 
highly  to  delight  the  audience  in  the  upper  regions,  This  Extra- 
vaganza .was  followed  by  a  Pantomime,  entitled  Harlequin  Sim- 
ple Simon;  or,  the  Magic  Bellows,  in  which  a  variety  of  tricks  that 
have  appeared  in  pantomimes  for  the  last  half  century,  were  intro- 
duced. The  redeeming  qualities  of  this  Harlequinade  were  a  pretty, 
and  rather  a  good  Columbine,  and  a  very  smart  active  Harlequin. 
They  danced,  and  smiled,  and  ogled  each  other,  as  if  they  were 
quite  at  home  in  the  business. 

There  was  a  Letter,  dated  from  the  "  United  Service  Clue- 
House,"  in  The  Sun  of  last  night,  relative  to  Miss  Foote,  which 
is  so  congenial  with  general  feeling  that  we  shall  enlarge  its  circu  - 
lation  by  inserting  it  to-morrow. 

exhibitions! 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views — Chartres  Cat-liedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour — Open  DaHy  from  Ten  till  Four  o'clock. 

Mr.  Fjnn's  Fancy  Glass^working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying 
the  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Workiug— iol,  Strand. 

Cosmorama,  200,  Regent  Street,  Oxford  Street — The  present  Selection  of 
Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  4* 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — Exeter-'Ohange,  Strand. 

Marshall's  Original  "New  Peristrlphic  Panorama,  representing  all  the 
interesting  events  which  happened  to  Bonaparte,  from  his  defeat  at  Water- 
loo till  his  death  ;  displacing  Twelve  Views  of  St.  Helena,  Battles  of  Ge- 
nappe,  Trafalgar,  &c. — Great  Room,  Spring  Gardens. 

Printed  &  l-*ublisued  by  E. Thomas,  Denmark-court,  Exeter-'change,  Strand. 


'Cfjeatrr  &opal,  Brurp  Cane. 


This  Evening,  (by  particular  Desire)  the  Tragic  Play  oi 

PIZARRO. 

Ataliba,    Mr  POWELL,     Orozembo,  Mr  TERRY* 

Kolla,  Mr  VVALLACK,   Hualpa,  Mr  GATTIE,  Pizarro.M;  YGUNGE, 

Alonzo,   Mr  ARMSTRONG,       Las  Casas,  Mr  POPE, 

Valverde.  Mr  MliRCEIt, 

Cora,  Mrs  W.  WEST,     Elvira,  Mrs  BUNN. 


After  which,   (3rd  lime)  a  Grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

HARLEQUIN  AND 

The  Talking  Rird  ; 

Or,  the  Singing  Trees  and  Golden  Waters. 

Zalcc,  Mr  MERCER,     Coralla,  Bliss  WILLMOTT, 

Alidor,  Prince  of  Persia,  afterwards  Harlequin,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Shumlmu-Hmndrnm-Hookum,    (Pantaloon)     Mr  T.  BLANCHAIU), 

Hichi-Itchi-Volti-Funni,  afterwards  Clown,  Mr  KIKBY. 

Parizadc,  Princess  of  Persia,  afterwards  Columbine,  Miss  BARNETT, 

The  Enchanter,  Mr  COMER,  Chin-tie,  Master  WIELAND, 

Genius  of  the  Golden  Waters,  Miss  CARH, 

Mrs  Sudds,  Mrs  Brown,     Mrs  Scruhbwell,  Mrs  Light, 

Rival  Hair-Cutters,  Messrs  Honor  &  Aebnry.     Samuel,    Mr  Hughes, 

Donald,  (with  a  Song)  Master  Edmonds. 

SCENERY. 

1.  Zalec's  Abode  and  Colossal  Guide-Light.— 2.  Grove  of  Singing 
Trees. —3.  Enchanted  Aviarv— 4.  The  Crystal  Giotto  and  Golden 
Waters. — 5.  Italian  Sea  Port.— 6.  Court  Yard  of  an  Inn. — 7.  The 
Second  Arch  of  Westminster  Bridge— 8.  A  Peep  at  Trcadnecdle 
Street.— 9.  A  Short  Walk  to  the  West  End.— 10.  The  Washing  Com' 
pany — II.  Tobacconist's  Shop  in  the  Vicinity  of  London. — 12.  The 
Firmament.— -13.  Auld  Reekie. — 14.  Exterior  of  Haunted  House. — 
15.  Haunted  Kitchen. — 16.  Gipsey  Haunt  in  Ruins  of  an  Abbey,  by 
Moonlight — 17.  'IVrrestihl  Temple  of  the  Peries. 

To-morrow,  Der  Freischutz. 

— - ■  ■■  —  -   -  — ■—  — 

TO  THE  PUBLIC,— -The  very  liberal  encouragement  bestowed  on  The 
Theatrical  Obskrvf.k,  for  upwards  ot  three  years,  has  induced  the  Pro- 
prietors to  publish  on  the  1st  of  January,  1S25,  a  Weekly  Edition,  under  the 
Title  of  THE  WEEKLY  DRAMATtti  REGISTER,  which  will  contain 
the  whole  of  the  original  Matter  that  has  appeared  in  the  preceding  Week's 
Numbers  o£  The  Theatrical  Observer.  Also,  the  Announcements  of  the 
different  Theatres  for  the  ensuing  week.  It  will  be.  ready  for  delivery  every 
Saturday  morning,  at  this  Office,  and  may  be  had,  by  order,  of  all  Booksellers 
and  Newsmen. — Price  Three- Halfpence. 


%l)titvt  lloual.  CoXieut  Cattten, 


TliU  Evening,   (27th  time  here)  the  Opera  of 


• 


Ottocar,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Conrad,  Mr  EGERTON, 

Herman,  Mr  X.  ISAACS,     IVIathew,  Mr  LEY.   Hans,  Mr  TINNEY 

Wilhclm,  Mr  PEARMAN,     Caspar,  MrBENNETT, 

Kermir,  Mr  CHAPMAN,     The  Black  Huntsman,   Mr  EVANS, 

Kiliian,  Mr  DURUSET,     Christopher,  Mi  BLANCH  ARD, 

Lena,  Miss  LOVE,     Elena,  Miss  HENRY,     Stella,  Mrs  BOYLE. 

Bertha,  Miss  PATON,     Mariana,  Miss  J.  SCOTT, 


After  which,     f3r{I  time)  a  grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

arieauin  ana   The 


rago 


ntley:; 


Or,  Moor,  of  Moor  Hall. 

More,  of  More  Hall,  a  valiant  Knight,  Mr  31  ISAACS, 

Moore,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)   Mr  ELLAR, 

Peter  Gripe,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)   Mr  BARNES, 

The  Dragon  of  Wantlv,    (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  31  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Sulpherball,  the  King  of  Fire,  Mr  EVANS, 

Crystlllio,  Fairy  of  the  Fountains,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Nnrservman.  Mr  COLLETT,      Mrs  Pumpkin,  Mrs  HEATH, 

Peachblosmn,  Miss  BARNETT,     Mr  Deputy  Doublebody,  Mr  Ryals 

Coachman  and  Gunid  of  the  Mail.  Messrs  Griffiths,  &  Chaplin, 

Dandy  Pieman,    JYJrO'Brian,  Dutch  Broomwoman,  MrsVan-Birch-Got 

Mayflower,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER. 

SCE.XER  Y. 
Scoke  1. — Interior  of  a  Copper  Mine,  the  Palace  of  Sulphurball".-— • 
2.  Rotherluam  Green,  at  Wantlv  in  Yorkshire.  —3 .  More  Mall  and 
Paik. — 4.  The  Dragon's  Well  and  Fairy  Temple. — 0.  General  View 
nf  York. —  6.  Nurseryman's  House  and  Grounds. — 7.  The  New  Inn  & 
White  Horse,  Fetter  Lane. — 8.  Inside  of  Watch-House. — 9.  Rother. 
hithe,  and  the  Projected  Tunnel  under  the  Thames. — 10  Blackfriar's 
Bridge  Macadamising.— -The  Grand  Sailing  Match  for  the  Cumber- 
land  Cup,  represented  in  a  Moving  Panorama,  commencing  at  Black- 
friar-s  Bridge,  passing  through  the  other  Bridges,  and  shewing  the 
intended  .Alterations  in  the  Grand  Promenade  on  the  Banks  of  the 
Thames,  and  ending  with  the  Arrival  of  the  "different  Sailing  Boats  nt 
K\  Cumberland  Gardens. — 13.  Cheap  Wine  Company,  Patent  Me- 
dicine Shop,  The  Three  Jolly  Brewers — 14.  The  Horns  at  Kenning- 
ton — \f>,  The  Town  of  Epsom. — 16.  Epsom  Race  Course.—*17.  The 
Grand  Stand  on  the  Downs. — 18.  The  Waggon  in  Danger,  and  Vessel 
in  Safety. — 10.  Exterior  of  a  Cavern. — 20.  Chrystillo's  Palace  and 
Fairy  Fountains. 

To-morrow,  the  Merchant  of  Venice,  Shylock,  Mr  J.  Russell. 


THE 

Vftttitmal  ©Ii^cviicr ; 

AND 

Daily  Mills  of  the  Pica/. 

"  Nothing  extenuate  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

No.  902  Thursday,  Dec.  SO,   1824.  Prkc  \d. 

Cogent  <£arfcicn  €l)earrc* 

The  warbling  of  the  charming  Miss  Paton  ;  the  bellowings  of  Mr. 
Bennett  ;  and  the  horrors  of  the  Incantation-scene  in  Der  Freischutz, 
had  their  respective  admirers  last  night,  but  their  approbation  was 
blended  with  the  usual  marks  of  impatience  at  the  delays  of  the  hu- 
mors of  The  Dragon  of  fFantley.  This  Pantomime  now,  by  judici- 
ous primings,  &o.   goes  off  most  swimmingly. 

SDrutp  %am  Zfymm* 

The  Play  of  Pizarro  was  performed  last  night,  previous  to  the 
Pantomime.  Mr.  Wallauk  represented  RoUa  with  more  energy  than 
any  considerable  effect.  Mrs  Bumi,  as  Elvira,  looked  the  part  well, 
although  she  by  no  means  impresses  us  with  the  full  idea  of  this  spi- 
rited and  haughty  character.  Mrs.  Bunns  style  of  acting  always 
appears  labouied,  and  rests  but  little  on  intellectual  force.  She  has 
the  same  round  cf  gestures  and  looks  for  the  display  of  the  passions 
in  every  character  she  appears  in  ;  and  thus  we  are  quite  aware  how 
she  is  about  to  deliver  herself,  ~and  the  action  and  word  come  from 
her  with  none  of  tbe  startling  effect  that  marks  the  representations  of 
one  who  has  a  genius  that  warms  with  the  progress  of  the  scene,  and 
emits  the  rays   of  strong   and  natural   feeling. 

"   MISS  FOOTE.— (From  the  Sun.) 

"  Mr.  Editor — The  firm  impartiality  which  you  manifest  in  all 
'nutters  of  a  political  nnture,  as  well  as  the  rigid  regard  to  decorum 
which  characterizes  your  remarks  on  all  Subjects  of  a  private  and 
personal  description,  induce  me  to  rely  on  your  insertion  of  the  pre- 
sent appeal  to  your  justice  and  humanity.  John  Bull  yesterday,  in 
commenting  upon  tbe  subject  of  the  recent  action  tried  in  the  Court 
of  King's  Bench,  shews  a  degree  of  camionr  which  not  often  appears 
in  bis  columns.  He  certainly  does  not  discover  any  partiality  towards 
Mr.  Hayne  or  Colonel  Berkley,  but,  though  in  general  he  speaks  with 
a  liberal  spirit  of  Miss  Footc,  yet,  in  some  particulars,  he  seems  to 
be  rather  severe  in  his  comments  on  the  conduct  of  that  unfortunate 
lady.  I  say  nothing  of  her  original  error  respecting  Colonel  Berkley, 
It  is  so  common  a  circumstance  for  a  young  woman  to  fall  a  victim  to 
her  partiality  for  an  alluring  object,  that  it  can  excite  no  surprise,  ex- 
cept amongst  those  who  arc  ignorant  of  human  nature,  and  of  the 
influence  of  passions  rendered  essential  to  the  continuance  of  man- 
kind, and  all  other  vital  beings.  John  Bull  says,  that  "  had  Miss 
Footc  called  Colonel  Berkley  before  tbe  tribunal  of  Justice  to  answer 


1 

THEATRICAL   OBSERVER, 


for  his  defection,  all  had  been  Well**  Brit,  Sir,  had  not  Miss  Foote? 
from  the  moment  when  she  fatally  listened  to  his  addresses,  been 
flattered  with  the  expectation  that  he  would  marry  her  ?  Had  she 
not,  on  numberless  occasions,  endeavoured,  by  the  most  anxious  en- 
treaties, to  induce  him  to  perform  his  solemn  promise  ?  Her  con- 
nexion with  him  had  been  of  too  long  a  continuance  for  her  to  resort 
to  legal  measures,  particularly  as  that  connexion  was  apparently  equal 
affectionate  on  both  sides,  and  she  might,  therefore,  never  wholly 
have  despaired  of  being  at  last  made  his  wife.  It  may  not  unreason- 
ably be  imagined  that,  after  the  first  consequence  of  the  intercourse 
between  them,  she  might  be  induced  to  listen  again  to  his  importu- 
nities, not  from  frailty,  but  from  a  hope  that,  being  a  second  time 
likely  to  be  a  parent,  he  might  feel  disposed  not  to  suffer  another  off- 
spring to  enter  the  world  in  a  state  of  illegitimacy.  It  is  natural  to 
conceive  that,  after  such  proofs  of  affectation  on  her  part,  he  still 
would  have  made  an  honorable  reparation  to  her  in  the  eyes  of  man- 
kind. When  all  hopes,  however,  were  annihilated,  and  it  was  ob- 
vious that  she  could  not  expect  to  be  the  wife  of  Colonel  Berkley,  is 
it  not  probable  that  love  would  give  place  to  indignation,  and  that 
fehe  determined  to  put  an  end  to  the  connexion.  At  this  period  Mr. 
Hayne  appeared,  avowedly  with  honorable  proposals,  and  though 
she  had  not  herself  apprized  him  of  the  nature  and  consequences  of 
her  former  connexion,  yet  it  Was  impossible  for  her  not  to  suppose 
him  acquainted  with  them,  though  not  to  the  full  extent  of  those  con- 
sequences. Here,  then,  came  forward  a  new  lover,  who,  notwith- 
standing the  reports  against  her,  was  disposed  to  enter  into  an  ho- 
norable alliance.  He  must  unavoidably  have  appeared  in  an  amiable 
light  to  her,  and,  stung  with  resentment  towards  her  former  lover, 
with  the  prospect  of  being  restored  to  the  world  with  credit  and  in- 
dependence, was  it  not  probable  that  she  might  esteem,  and  even 
•love,  the  man  who  appeared  to  be  ready  to  make  such  a  sacrifice  in 
her  favour  ?  It  is  not  because  she  is  an  actress  that  she  must  ne- 
cessarily have  learned  dissimulation  ;  the  theatrical  profession  is  a 
laborious  one,  and  demands  perpetual  study.  With  the  female  sex, 
if  young  and  handsome,  it  is  a  profession  peculiarly  exposed  to  temp- 
tation and  danger.  Holding  as  I  do,  that  it  was  impossible  that  Mr. 
Hayne  should  not  have  known  of  all  the  circumstances  attending  her 
former  connexion,  and  that  Miss  Poote  must  have  believed  that  he 
did,  and  yet  that  he  made  honorable  proposals  to  her,  it  is  by  no 
means  absurd  to  suppose  that  she  sincerely  transferred  her  affection 
from  the  man  who  had  absolutely  declined  to  fulfil  his  promise,  to 
one  who  had  overlooked  her  errors,  and  was  ready  to  give  the  most 
solemn  proof  of  his  affection  before  the  eyes  of  mankind.  Thus, 
Sir,  I  have  endeavoured  to  obviate  the  objections  of  John*  Bull,  upon 
the  only  points  in  which  he  censures  her  conduct ;  and  if  Miss  Foote 
should  he  under  the  riecessity  of  returning  to  the  stage,  such,  I  ven- 
ture to  hope,  will  I  e  the  light  in  which  she  will  appear  to  a  consider- 
ate, humane  and  liberal  public. 

United  Service  Club,  Dec. 27,   1824.  VINDEX- 

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This  Evening,  (21st  time)  #eber's  Opera  of 

Her  Freischutz. 

Ottocar.  Mr  MERCER,     Kilian,  Mr  KNfGHT, 
Casper   Mr  HORN,  Znmiel,  Mr  0.  SMiTTJ,  Hermit,  Mr  G   SMITH 
Bernhard,    Mr  BEDFORt).      Adolph,  Mr  T.  COOKF, 
Linda,  Miss  GRADDON,     Rose,  Mrs  BEDFORD. 

After  which,  ( 1th  lime)  a  Grand  Comic  Pantomime,  railed 

HARLEQUIN 

?»  ta       ©  W1&  ©  K 


aiKing 


Or,  the  Si  Hiring  Trees  and  Golden  Waters. 

Zalec,  Mr  aiRKCKU,     Coralla,  Miss  WILLMOTT, 

Alidor,   Pruice  of  Persia,  afterwards  Harlequin,  Mr  HQWJELL, 

Bhuinlum-tliwinJi'um-Hookiim,,    (Pantaloon)     Mr  T.  IJLANCHAPDj 

HichMtchi-Voiii-Fnnni,  afterward^  Clown,  Mr  KUXBY. 

Parizado,  IV-neess  of  Persia,  afterwards  Columbine* Miss  BARNETT, 

The'  EiictoJten  Mr  COMER,  Chin-tie,  Master  WIELAND, 

Genius  of  theCioJden  Watty*-,  Miss  CARK, 

Mrs  Sudds,  Mrs  Brown,     Mrs  Semhhwel!,  Mrfl  Light* 

Rival  Haii-Cutie'rs.   Messrs  Honor  &  Asbury,     Samuel,   Mr  [Tughe's, 

Donald .  (with  a  Song)   Master  Edmonds. 

8CEJVBKY. 
1.  Zalcc's  Ahodc  and  Colossal  Guide-Light, — 2.  Grove  of  Singing 
Trees.--— 3.  Enchanted  Aviary — 4.  I'ho  Crystal  .Grotto  and  Golden 
Waters.— 5.  Italian  Sea  Port.— G.  Court  Yard  of  an  Inn. — 7.  The 
Second  Ai-ch  of  Westminster  Bridge. — 8.  A  Peep  at  Treadneedle 
Snpet.— t9i  A  Short  Walk  to  the  West  End. — 10.  The  Washing  Com- 
paav — 11.  Tobacconist's  Shop  in  the  Vicinity  of  London. — 12.  The 
Firmament.™  13.  Aritd  1'eekie. — 14.  Exterior  of  Efanittetl  House. — 
15;  Haunted  Kitchen. — 16.  Gipsey  Haunt  in  Ruins  of  an  Abbey,  by 
Moonlight — 17.  Terrestrial  Temple  of  the  Pcries. 

To-morrow,  The  Cabinet,  with  the-Pantoinime 

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Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New    Views'' — Charlies    Cathedral,    and  Brtst 
Harbour — Open   Darly  from  Ten  till  Pour  o'CloeU. 


theatre  Eoj)al,  Cotigi'.t  Careen. 

This  Evening  Shakspeare's  Comedy  of 

Merchant  of  Venice, 

Duke  of  Venice,  J\Ir  CHAPMAN,     Bassanio,  Mr  COOPER, 

Gratiano,  Mi  YATES,     Lorenzo,  Mr  DURUSET, 

Shyloek,    IVIr   J.   RUSSELL,  (his  first  appearance  these  fom  years  ) 

Salanio,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Solarino,  Mr  BAKER,  ' 
Antonio,  MrEGERTON,  Tubal,  Mr  ATKINS,  Balthazar,  Mr  Henry, 
Gobbo,  Mr  iiLANCHARD,     Launcclot,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Portia,    Mrs  SLOMAN, 
Nerissa,  Miss  LOVE,     Jessica,  Miss  HAMMERSLEY. 

Alter  which,  (4th- time)  a  grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

HARLEQUIN  AND 

The  Dragon  of  W&nttw; 

Or,  MORE,  OF  MORE  HALL? 

More,  of  More  Hall,  a  valiant  Knight,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 
Moore,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)   Mr  ELLAR, 
Peter  Gripe,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)   Mr  BARNES, 
.  The  Dragon  of  Wantly,    (afterwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI 
Sulpherball,  the  King  of  Fire,  Mr  EVANS,~ 
Crystillio,  Fairv  of  the  Fountains,  Master  LONGHURST, 
Nurseryman.  Mr  COLLETT,      Mrs  Pumpkin,  Mrs  HEATH,     - 
Peachblosom,  M«ss  BARNETT,     Mr  Deputy  Doublcbody,  Mr  Ityals 

Coachman  and  Guard  of  the  Mail,  Messrs  Griffiths,  &  Chaplin, 

Dandy  Pieman,    MrO'Brian,  Dutch  Broomwoman,  MrsVan-Birch-Got 

Mayflower,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROM  Ell. 

SCE.NER  K 
Scone  1. — Interior  of  a  Copper  Mine,  the  Palace  of  Sulphurball. — 
2.   Rotherham   Green,  at  Wantly  in  Yorkshire.- —3.  More    Hall   and 
Park. — 4.  The  Dragon's  Well  and   Fairy  Temple. — 5.  General   View 
of  York. — 0.  Nurseryman's  House  and  Grounds. — 7.  The  New  Inn  & 
White  Horse,  Fetter  Lane. — 8.  Inside  of  Watch-House. — 9.  Rothcr. 
hitbe,  a. >d  the  Projected  Tunnel  under  the  Thanes. — 10.  Blackfriar's 
Bridge  Macadamizing  —The  Grand  Sailing  Match  for  the  Cumber- 
land Cup,  represented  in  a  Moving  Panorama,  commencing  at  Black- 
friar's Bridge,  passing  through  the    other  Bridges,  and   shewing  the 
intended  Alterations  in  the   Grand  Promenade  on   the    Banks  of  the 
Thames,  and  ending  with  the  Arrival  of  the  different  Sailing  Boats  at 
12.  Cumberland  Gardens. — 13.  Cheap    Wine  Company,  Patent   Me- 
dicine Shop,   The    Three  Jolly  Brewers — 14.  The  Horns  at  Kenning- 
ton — 15.  The  Town  of  Epsom.— 10.  Epsom  Race  Course. — 17.  The 
Grand  Stand  on  the  Downs. — J 8.  The  Waggon  in  Danger,  and  Vessel 
in  Safety. — 19.  Externa  of  a  Cavern. — 20'.  Chrystillo's  Palace   and 
Fairy  Fountains. 

To-morrcv,  A  Woman  never  Vext,  with  the  Pantomime. 


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AND 

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41  Nothing  exten*ite  nor  set  down  aught  in  malice." 

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Cofoent  <£arbcn  €ljcattc. 

Last  night  Shakspearc's  Comedy  of  The  Merchant  of  Venice  was 
performed  here,  to  a  very  full  house.  Mr.  J.  Russell  made  his  first 
appearance,  after  an  absence  of  four  years,  in  the  character  of  Sliy- 
lock ;  and  Mrs.  SI oman  sustained  the  part  of  Portia,  for  the  first 
time  at  this  Theatre.  From  the  clamour  which  occurred  in  the  gal- 
lories  during  the  -performance,  it  is  impossible  to  say  more  than  tluifc 
the  above  lady  and  gentleman  received  thunders  pi  applause.  The 
Pantomime  aiforcd  much  pleasure. 


2Drutp  Stanc  Cljcatrc* 

Another  performance  of  Der  Freischntz,  followed  by  the  new 
Pantomime,  took  place  last  night,  and  both  pieces  were  received  by 
a  numerous  audience  with  much  eclat 

On  Thursday  evening  Mr.  Kean  performed  at  the  Glasgow  Theatre. 
The  house  was  exceedingly  crowded.  During  the  performance,  a  band 
of  miscreants  who  had  taken  their  seats  in  the  upper  gallery,  com- 
pelled several  ladies  to  retire  from  the  front  boxes,  by  continuing  to 
throw  peas  and  small  pieces  of  stone  from  some  kind  of  machines 
constructed  to  give  them  great  force.  One  lady  had  her  hair  comb 
broken  by  a  piece  of  stone  thiown  in  this  manner. — [Glasgow  Chro- 
nicle.) 

I  ■      Ml—,  II      I      I       >— W^ 

Aoelfui. — This  house  continues  to  attract  crowded  and  respectable 
audiences.  On  Monday  night  the  pit  was  full  to  standing,  long  be- 
fore the  curtain  rose,  rind  at  half-price  numbers  went  away  from  want 
of  places.  Shortly  after  the  performance  commenced,  most  of  the 
frox  seats  were  occupied,  chiefly  by  respectable  families,  accompanied 
by  pretty  and  neatly  dressed  children,  who,  forgetting  the  terrors  of 
the  boarding-school,  the  grammar,  the  master,  and  the  rod,  gave 
themselves  up  to  the  fascinations  of  the  scene,  A  slight  interruption 
was  given  to  the  progress  of  the  first  piece,  (a  circumstance  not  un- 
usual in  the  '•  Life  of  an  Actor")  owing  to  Mr  Lee's  absence,  when 
the  business  of  the  stage  required  him  to  be  present.  However,  upon 
that  gentleman  coming  forward,  and  stating  that  a  call  to  his  ma- 
nagerial duties  was  the  cause  of  so  rare  an  occurrence  ;  the  libera- 
lity of  an  English  audience  manifested  itself  in  the  cordiality  with 
which  his  apology  was  received.     The  principal  performers   displayed 


THEATRICAL   OBSERVER, 


their  usiial  abilities.  M f.  John  Reevd  was  particularly  happy,  his 
mellow  humor  keeping  the  audience  in  the  highest  pleasantry  :  indeed, 
we  know  no  other,  performer  who  produces  so  pleasing  an  effect  upon 
the  mind  by  his  'unaffected  drollery.  About  his  acting  there  is  nothing 
harsh,  forced,  or  unnatural ;  no  straining  for  effect,  no  turning  of 
the  '*  human  face  divine,"  into  nauseous  carricature:  he  seems  to  he 
on  the  most  easy  terms  with  the  comic  muse.  The  Pantomime  went 
off  well,  and  the  audience  retired  in  the  highest  satisfaction, 

—     mi 

To  the  Editor  of  The  Theatrical  Observer. 

IMr.  Observer — Being  a  pretty  constant  frequenter,  of  Private 
Theatres,  I  have  the  luck  to  see  and  hear  some  rich  hits — the  out- 
f rowings  of  strong  natural  genius,untrammelled  by  managers  or  promp- 
ters. I  send  you  some  specimens  of  New  Readings,  which  I  have  no 
doubt  will  he  adopted  in  the  prompt-books  of  our  Theatres  Royal. 

In  Rosina,  when  Uelville  enters  and  sees  her  talking  to  Rustic,  he 
lias  generally  been  accustomed  to  say  in  a  jealous  discontented  sort  of 
tone — (i  So  close  ! — I  don't  half  like  it."  The  ineffectiveness  of  this 
mode  of  giving  it  must  he  obvious — the  meaning  of  the  speech  indeed 
is  quite  concealed.  The  other  night  a  gentleman  whose  merit  this  one 
tiling  will  prove,  came  on  iviping  his  face  with  his  handkerchief,  and 
exclaimed — puffing  and  blowing — "  it's  so  close! — pooh! — I  don't 
half  like  it !"  It  was  evident  from  his  look  and  manner,  that  he  ap- 
plied the  speech  to  the  weather,  as  of  course  was  intended  by  Mrs. 
Brooke,  the  authoress.  In  Richard  the  Third,  on  another  occasion, 
the  young  lady  who  acted  Lady  Jlnne,  thinking  the  line,  "  I  tell  thee 
murderous  homicide" — extremely  lame  and  hobbling,  introduced  this 
amendment,  "  I  tell  thee  muulerer — Oh,  my  side  !" — (clapping  her 
hand  upon  her  left  side.J  *In  the  fifth  act  too,  after  the  tent  solilo- 
quy, when  Catesby  enters,  Richard  exclaims,  "  Who  goes  there  V — 
Catesby  usually  replies,  "  'Tis  I  my  lord — the  early  village  cock  ! — 
Hath  thrice  done  salutation  to  the  morn,  &c." — but  on  this  occasion 
the  genius  of  Catesby's  representative,  identified  him  with  chanticleer, 
and  he  replied,  "  'Tis  high,  my  lord,  the  hurly  willage  cock!"  I 
forget  where  it  occurred,  hut  F  remember  one  of  these  genii  saying, 
instead  of"  Lock  the  door,  and  put  the  key  in  your  pocket .'" — "  Lock 
the  key,  and  put  the  door  in  your  pocket." 

I  am,  your's,  &c. 

Dec.  30,  1824.  HOOKEY  WALKER. 

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This  Evening,  the  Opera  of 

THE  CABINET. 

Prince  Orlando,  Mr  SAPIO, 
Count  Curvoso,  Mr  GATT1E,  Lorenzo,  Mr  HORN, 

Marquis  de  Grand  Chateau,  Mr  BROWNE, 

Peter,  Mr  DOWNE,      Whimsiculo,  Mr  HARLEY, 

Manikin,  Mr  HUGHES,     Baptista,    Mr  POVEY, 

Floretta,  Miss  STEPHENS, 

Constantia,  Mrs  BEDFORD,  Curiosb,  Miss  NICOL, 

Bianca,  Mrs  HARLOWE. 

After  which,  (oth  time)  a  Grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

Harlequin  *S  Talking  Bird, 

Or,  the  Singing  Trees  and  Golden  Waters. 

Za|.ec-,  Mr  MERCER,     Cqralla,  Miss  WILLMOTT, 

Alidor,  Prince5  of  Persia,  afterwards  Harlequin,  Mr  HOWELL, 

Slmmlnm-Hnmdnim-Ilookum,    (Pantaloon)     Mr  T.  BLANCHARD, 

Hichi-ftchi-Volti-Fnnni,  afterwards  Clown,  Mr  KIUBV. 
Parizade,  Princess  of  Persia,  afterwards  Columbine, Miss  BAIiNETT, 

The  Enchanter,  Mr  COMER,  Chin-tie,  Master  WIELAND, 
Genius  of  the  Golden  Waters,  Miss  CA!v!i,  Donald,  Master  Edmonds,. 

SCENERY. 
I.  Zalec's  Abode  and  Colossal  Guide-Eight. — 2.  Grove  of  Sinking 
Trees. —3.  Enchanted  Aviary — 11  The  Crystal  Grotto  and  Golden 
Waters. — 5.  Italian  Sea  Port. —  6.  Court  Yard  of  an  Inn. — 7.  The 
Second  Arch  of  Westminster  Bridge. —  8.  A  Peep  at  Treadneedle 
Street.— 9.  A  Short  Walk  to  the  West  End.— 10.  The  Washing  Com- 
pany—  IE  Tobacconist's  Shop  in  the  Vicinity  of  London. — 12.  The 
Firmament. — 13.  Anid  "eekie. —  1-!.  Exterior  of  Haunted  House. — 
15.  Haunted  Kitchen. — 10.  Glpsey  Haunt  in  Ruins  bf  an  Abbey,  by 
Moonlight — 17.  Tornstiial  Temple  of  the  IVrics. 

To-morrow,  The  Siege  of  Be'grade,  with  the  Pantomime. 


EX.HIBJ  TIONS. 

Diorama,  Regent's  Park,  Two  New  Views. —  Chartres  Cathedral,  and  Brest 
Harbour — Open   Daily  frotn  TVn  till  Four  o'Clork. 

Marshall's  Original  New  Peristui-.piiic  Panorama,  representing  all  the 
interesting  events  which  happened  to  Bonaparte,  from  his  defeat  at  Water- 
loo till  his  ueath  ;  displaying  Twelve  Views  of  St.  Hetena,  Battles  of  Ge- 
nappe,  Trafalgar,  &c.t— Great. Room,  Spring  Gardens,. 

Mr.  Cross's  Grand  Collection  of  Wild  Beasts — #setW**Chan'ge,  Strand. 

CosMonniA,  909,  Regent  Street.  Oxford  Streel — The  present  Selection  of 
Views  Possesses  very  great  Classical  Interest — Admission  from  10  till  -t. 

Mr.  Finn's  Fancy  Glass-Working  Exhibition,  in  Miniature.  Displaying 
Hie  whole  Art  of  Modelling,  Blowing,  and  Working — 161,  Strand. 


Cljeatre  fcopal.  Cogent  CaiUen. 

This  Evening  Rowley's  Comedy  of 

A  Woman  never  Vext ; 

Foster,   air  BENNET,     Stephen  Foster,  Mr  C.  KFMBLE, 

Foster,    Jim     Mr   COOPER,       Henry    the  Sixth,    Mr   BAKER, 

Walter  Brown,  Mr  EGERTON',     George,  Mr  HENRY, 

Sir  Godfrey  Speedwell,  Mr  BARTLKY,     Clown,  Mr  BLANCHARD, 

Richard,  Mr  HORREBOW,     Host,  Mr  BARNES, 

Churchman  Mr  EVANS,  Master  Inr*ccnt  Lambskin,  Mr  MEADOWS, 

Mrs  Foster,  Miss  LACY,     Jane,  Miss  JONES, 

Agnes  Welsted,  Miss  CHESTER. 

After  which,  (5th  time)  a  grand  Comic  Pantomime,  called 

HARLEQUIN  AND 

The  Dragon  of  Wanthf  ; 

Or,  MORE,  OF  MORE  HALL 

More,  of  More  Hall,   a  valiant  Knight,  Mr  J.  ISAACS, 

Moore,  (afterwards  Harlequin,)   Mr  ELLAR, 

Peter  Gripe,  (afterwards  Pantaloon)  Mr  BARNES, 

The  Dragon  of  Wantly,    (aftciwards  Clown)  Mr  J.  S.  GRIMALDI, 

Sulpherball,  the  King  of  Fire,  Mr  EVANS, 

Crvstillio,  Fairy  of  the  Fountains,  Master  LONGHURST, 

Nurseryman,  Mr  COLLETT,      Mrs  Pumpkin,  Mrs  HEATH, 

Peachblosom,  Miss  BARNETT,     Mr  Deputy  Doublebody,  Mr  Ryals 

Coachman  and  Guaul  of  the  Mail,  Messrs  Griffiths,  &  Chaplin, 

Dandy  Pieman,    MrO'Brian,  Dutch  Broomwoman,  MrsVan-Birch-Got 

Mayflower,  (afterwards  Columbine)  Miss  ROMER. 

SCENER  Y. 
Scene  1. — Interior  of  a  Copper  Mine,  the  Palace  of  Sulphurball. — 
2.  Rothcrham  Green,  at  Wantly  in  Yorkshire.— 3.  More  Hall  and 
Pavk. — 4.  The  Dragon's  Well  and  Fairy  Temple. — 5.  General  View 
of  York. — 6.  Nurseryman's  House  and  Grounds. — 7.  The  New  Inn  & 
White  Horse,  Fetter  Lane. — 8.  Inside  of  Watch-House. — 9.  Bother, 
hithe,  and  the  Projected  Tunnel  under  the  Thames. — 10  Blackfriar's 
Bridge  Macadamizing— -The  Grand  Sailing  Match  for  the  Cumber- 
land Cup,  represented  in  a  Moving  Panorama,  commencing  at  Black- 
friar's Bridge,  passing  through  the  other  Bridges,  and  shewing  the 
intended  Alterations  in  the  Grand  Promenade  on  the  Banks  of  the 
Thames,  and  ending  with  the  Arrival  of  the  different  Sailing  Boats  at 
12.  Cumberland  Gardens. — 13.  Cheap  Wine  Company,  Patent  Me- 
dicine Shop,  The  Three  Jolly  Brewers. — 14.  The  Horns  at  Kenning- 
ton— 15.  The  Town  of  Epsom. — 16.  Epsom  Race  Course. —17.  The 
Grand  Stand  on  the  Downs. — 18.  The  Waggon  in  Danger,  and  Vessel 
in  Safety. — 19.  Exterior  of  a  Cavern.—- 20.  Chrystillo's  Palace  and 
Fairy  Fountains. 

To-monow,  Dei  Freischutz. 

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